Bermuda Cruises: Excursions

Your relaxing fun-filled day begins with a short scenic ride to a quaint marina where you’ll board the catamaran. At the marina dock, your friendly crew will greet you and acquaint you with the vessel. Glide along the eastern end of the island before setting sail to the most pristine of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brisk sail across Pillsbury Sound brings the catamaran to its special mooring destination where you can swim on a beautiful St. John beach, snorkel, or simply relax under the palms. Enjoy freshly baked breads, cheeses, fruits, and a variety of beverages onboard. Champagne and other beverages are complimentary after swimming and snorkeling. After your relaxing stay at the beach, delight in the tropical breezes as you make the downwind return sail to St. Thomas. Note: Wear your swimsuit, and bring a towel and sunscreen. Participants must be at least 4 years of age and able to navigate a six-step ladder through a hatchway to access the restroom on board. There are several steps required to enter and exit the water. Guests entering the water must be able to reboard the vessel without assistance. Alternate snorkel site may be used based on weather and sea conditions. Snorkeling equipment including snorkel vest, professional instruction, and supervision are provided. Alcoholic beverages are served after snorkeling. Participants must be at least 21 years old to consume alcohol. Maximum weight per guest is 300 lbs. less

Discover the real Barbados above and below, really! Board these specially designed 4x4 vehicles for a scenic drive as your driver guide takes you to some of the more beautiful places around the island and entertains you with his great sense of humor and knowledge of the island. Your first stop is Harrison Cave's dub as one of the ten wonders of the world. Then prepare for an exciting one mile journey onboard an electric Tram through underground caverns of stalactites, stalagmites and fast flowing streams. After, re-board your 4x4 vehicle where you will then venture off-road through Joe's River Forest and its towering trees as we descend onto the East Coast in Bathsheba for refreshments and breathtaking scenery of the unusual rock formations created by the pounding Atlantic Surf. The experience continues cross country some 1000 feet above sea level before you descend on the west coast home to the rich and world famous, Sandy Lane Hotel, before you return to the port. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age. Maximum weight allowed is 275 lbs. Some walking and standing is required. Order of tour may change due to prevailing conditions at the time. Prior to boarding the tram at the caves, there is a walk of about 150 feet. Access a glass fronted elevator (3 stories) or walk along a cliff sided boardwalk with steps and inclines to the valley floor where trams are located. At the Cave Interpretative Centre, a short video will be shown prior boarding the trams. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age. Maximum weight allowed is 275 lbs. Some walking and standing is required. Order of tour may change due to prevailing conditions at the time. Prior to boarding the tram at the caves, there is a walk of about 150 feet. You can access a glass-fronted elevator (3 stories), or walk along a cliff-sided boardwalk with steps and inclines to the valley floor where trams are located. At the Cave Interpretative Centre, a short video will be shown prior to boarding the trams. less

Learn the history of Port Canaveral. From the pier, head over to the Air Force Space & Missile History Center to learn about where the spirit of space exploration began. The History Center features exhibits highlighting every launch complex on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Next, stop at The Canaveral locks, built in 1965. This is the largest navigation lock in Florida that connects Port Canaveral with the Banana River. For the past 30 years, this lock has been used after every shuttle launch to transport the shuttle booster rockets, which fell into the ocean after liftoff, back to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Lock is a magnet for fish and birds and on any given day you will see: Brown Pelican, White Ibis, Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Wood Stork. Manatees and dolphins may often be spotted. Your last stop will be a visit to a fish house and working dock, where thousands of pounds of seafood are caught each year. Here, is where one of Florida’s most known species got its start; the Rock shrimp. Finally, you’ll end your tour with a taste and sampling of Canaveral Shrimp. Note: Wear comfortable shoes. A light sweater or jacket is recommended. less

Discover the natural beauty of Antigua and catch glimpses of island life on this scenic drive across the enchanting island. You will board your air conditioned motor coach and begin your drive through the heart of the city as you head out of St. John’s. Drive through colorful tranquil villages with charming churches and rolling hills, passing tropical plants and trees along the way. Continuing on to the North Sound region, you will pass the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium and drive through the villages of All Saints, Liberta and Falmouth. Make a quick stop for refreshments before continuing through the lush green foliage of Fig Tree Drive, the island’s most picturesque drive and home of Antigua’s tropical forest. Fig is the Antiguan word for banana and you will drive through groves of wild mango, guava, orange, coconut and of course, bananas at every turn. Along this scenic southwest coast to Old Road, Fig Tree Drive climbs up and down hillsides affording breathtaking views. As your island drive takes you back to the ship, you will pass the pineapple fields at Cades Bay and beautiful Darkwood Beach. This island drive will give you a taste of Antigua and will have you wanting to come back for more. less