Bahamas & Florida Cruises: Excursions

After a short transfer, arrive to the staging area where you’ll pick up your Harley Davidson motorcycle. Before your fun begins, proceed to complete the necessary paperwork. Here, a helmet will be provided as well as safety briefings prior to your ride. Your guide will lead you through local countryside for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Next, arrive to the staging area at Lucaya Marketplace to transfer by bus back to your ship. Note: Drivers must be at least 25 years of age and present a valid motorcycle license and a credit card to the tour operator. Riders must be at least 18 years of age to participate. This tour is sold per bike and includes CDW insurance with a $2,000.00 deductible. The deductible is fully or partially charged to the driver’s credit card in the event the motorcycle is returned damaged. There will be a guide, and actual timing and route may vary depending on traffic conditions. Please note the price is the same for rider only or rider and passenger. This tour is not for guests with physical limitations. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. A helmet must be worn at all times. There is no shopping time on this tour. less

Begin your adventure of discovery aboard a sleek double-deck catamaran, the M/V Blue Manta. Listen to a narrated tour which recants the history of one of the oldest waterfront cities in the western hemisphere. Arrive at the View-board site and listen as your experienced guide provides safety briefing and demonstration. Then, board your personal view-board and kick your way through some of the world’s most beautiful waters. Purchase some food to feed the fish and watch them gather around you. Also, enjoy the opportunity to snorkel for a closer look underwater or bask in the sun on the uncovered top deck of the catamaran. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age, weigh no more than 220 lbs. and be in good health. Viewboard activity time is approximately 40 minutes. Bring a towel and wear sunscreen. Guests must sign a waiver release form. less

See the best of Nassau Harbor‘s oldest cities and it’s history while delighting yourself with tropical music aboard our double-deck 48-foot stylish catamaran. When you reach the snorkel site, dive in and spend the next hour exploring a spectacular undersea world with a live colorful reef, where the fish can feed from your hands. Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age and weigh no more than 250 lbs. This tour includes use of mask, snorkels and fins. Bring your swimsuit. Not advised for pregnant women. Complimentary bottled water or soda included. An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. Guests must sign a waiver release form. less

Join the adventure-seeking aquanauts for an underwater experience. The SUB is like an underwater motorbike with a big bubble filled with a constant flow of air. You’ll be given a lesson on how to use the SUB and some basic safety guidelines. Following an orientation, the SUB guides will take you on a tour of a beautiful shallow reef where they’ll feed the fish for you and stop along the way to point out marine life. Once you arrive to the site, you’ll dip into your SUB bubble and follow your guide. The trips are done in shifts of approximately 10 or 11 people at a time and you are welcome to enjoy a snorkel experience between shifts. It’s easy and fun; you don’t need prior Scuba experience. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age, 5' or taller and in good health. Wet suits and videos of your SUB adventure will be available at an additional cost. They will be shown in the shop following your return to the dock. Guests must sign a waiver release form. The approximate SUB experience is 30-45 minutes. Guests do not need to be strong swimmers. If time permits, guests can snorkel between shipts, it is optional and complimentary. Snorkel gear is included. less

Your tour begins upon an air-conditioned sightseeing bus with a knowledgeable driver guide who will regale you with details and anecdotes about the sights you encounter. Drive through the heart of downtown known as Rawson Square. Here you’ll see the House of Parlaiment, Supreme Court, Public Library and other historical buildings central to the life of The Bahamas and its people. Your next stop is Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center, a peaceful retreat, to enjoy over four acres of lush tropical gardens and over 200 birds, reptiles and mammals. The Ardastra Gardens is home to a collection of endangered land animals and features the Bahamas National Bird, the beautiful and exotic Caribbean Flamingo.

You’ll participate in the “Flamingo Experience”, a unique show of the glory and antics of these incredible creatures together with an excellent narration of their story. You’ll also hand-feed the colourful and playful South Pacific Lory Parrots and have numerous photographic opportunities with “Toby” the Cockatoo, “Jackie” the Snake and “Freddy” the Peacock. While walking the Gardens, friendly and informed staff will answer questions while two-legged feathered friends will freely entertain. Enjoy a cool beverage from the Parrot Pit Stop and browse through our eclectic gift shop, Toby's Treasures. Your transport from the time of pick-up until drop-off at Ardastra is fully narrated, giving you an inside look at Bahamian culture.

Note: There is some walking involved; a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. Please advise the Shore Excursion team should you have any walking difficulties prior to purchasing this tour. less

Board your mono-hull glass-bottom boat for a narrated cruise along Nassau’s coastline. Your guide will share general information about Nassau and the Bahamas and point out historical sites and homes of the rich and famous. Once the vessel is positioned over the reef; you’ll be guided down to the viewing deck. Here, you’ll be given an informative briefing of all that you see through the glass. Afterward, you’ll slowly cruise back through the harbor to the pier, while enjoying complimentary rum or fruit punch. Note: Participants must be able to walk onto the boat via the gangway. There are 10 to 12 steps to access the viewing deck. Participants must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol. An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. less