Bermuda Cruises: Excursions

Explore the rich underwater world of the Caribbean without getting wet. Your adventure begins as you climb aboard the Ocean View Explorer with your bilingual guide. You’ll be sitting just four feet below the surface in an air conditioned vessel. Just a few minutes after departure, you’ll encounter the most exotic underwater scenery in the Caribbean. Crystal clear panels are located in front of each seat to give you the best view to see colorful tropical fish accenting the incredible coral formations that is part of the second largest barrier reef systems in the world and see why Cozumel is one of the best dive destinations in the world. Your exploration is about one hour and 15 minutes through the most exciting and breathtaking coral reef in Cozumel - Paradise Reef. Note: Participants must be able to climb the several steep steps leading in and out of the semi-submersible. This tour is not recommended for those suffering from claustrophobia. less

Experience the natural beauty of Nassau riding your own Segway transporter. After a short ride to the staging area, you’ll meet your tour guide and be assigned your personal Segway. During the short orientation, you’ll be surprised how quick you’ll learn to master this fun, battery-powered machine. Experience the wonders of Nassau as you and your Segway glide on the walkways lining the beaches and the blue waters of the harbor. Circle the "Fish Fry", a colorful collection of local restaurants and bars. Next, head off to Junakanoo Beach for a shady break and a chance to purchase refreshments or you can also enjoy a swim in the Caribbean waters. Finally, glide along the white sand beaches to the staging area for the return shuttle to your ship. Note: Participants must be at least 10 years of age, accompanied by a guardian and weigh no more than 275 lbs. Guests should wear comfortable shoes and be able to stand for duration of the tour. For beginners, the maximum age to participate is 60. Guests have the option to stay at Junkanoo Beach at the end of the tour and take a short 10 minute walk back to the ship. Prices may vary by ship. less

See the best of Nassau. This tour will take you along Bay Street, the heart of Nassau’s shopping district, to the Queen's Staircase built in the days of England's Queen Victoria, it consists of over 65 steps cut out of solid coral rock. Catch your breath and shop around the kiosk before going to your next stop, Fort Fincastle. This fort was built in 1793 and it was designed based on the shape of a paddle wheel steamer. Next, take an outside visit to Fort Charlotte, built in the British-Colonial era to defend the island against marauding pirates. Before returning to your ship, there will be a brief photo stop at the famous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Note: Fort Charlotte will be an outside visit. 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

This tour combines the SeaWorld Explorer tour with a one-hour city tour of Nassau. Take a scenic boat cruise past downtown Nassau and famous Paradise Island aboard a custom-built transfer boat. Arriving at the Sea Gardens Marine Park at Athol Island, board the SeaWorld Explorer, a modern underwater-viewing vessel from which you’ll have the chance to see a 70-year-old shipwreck and dozens of species of tropical fish like yellowtail snapper, sergeant majors and parrotfish swimming in a delicate colony of coral thousands of years in the making. After exploring this underwater world, board a minibus for a tour of Nassau. Travel to historic Bay Street in downtown, and Rawson Square - the traditional center of the Bahamian Government. Learn about the picturesque pastel buildings, erected in the early 1800s, which include the House of Parliament, the old Colonial Secretary’s Office and the Supreme Court. Your next stop will be Fort Fincastle and the Queen’s Staircase, sitting atop one of the highest points in Nassau. Also, drive past the Governor’s Mansion and see the impressive statue of Christopher Columbus. Note: Sequence of stops on land may vary due to traffic conditions on the day of the tour. An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. less

Our introduction to Scuba diving is perfect for you if you have always dreamed of swimming and breathing underwater. You could be Scuba diving in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean in no time! A team of PADI instructors will dedicate their time to you and take you through the step-by-step introductory course that will teach you how to breathe and swim freely underwater. Your dive site reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet, home to schools of sergeant majors, pairing angelfish, and lobsters. Cozumel, with its warm and exceptionally clear waters, offers an outstanding opportunity for you to make your first dive a remarkable experience. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Due to restrictions by the Dive Provider, any Scuba participants currently taking any medication or with a previous medical condition should bring a note from their primary physician stating that they are medically cleared to participate on a Scuba excursion. less