Caribbean Cruises: Excursions

Take a 45-minute guided adventure through the Berry Islands, neighboring Great Stirrup Cay. After a safety briefing and orientation, you’ll board your Wave Runner for an informative and exciting guided tour. Some of the sights you may see include the Lighthouse at Great Stirrup Cay, Slaughter Harbor and the abandoned island community of Cistern Cay. Note: Price is per water craft and not per person, so only one person in the party needs to book this tour. There is a maximum of 2 guests per water craft, driver and rider. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Minimum age to drive is 16 years with a valid driver’s license and must be accompanied by an adult rider. A rider must be at least 8 years old to participate. All riders between the ages of 8-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The maximum combined weight must not exceed 450 lbs. All participants will be required to complete two separate liability release forms and are required to wear USCG approved life jacket and wet suit. less

Seaworld Explorer is a state-of-the-art semi-submarine developed in Australia for use on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel does not submerge; you descend into the hull of this cruising underwater observatory and sit in air-conditioned comfort five feet below the surface of the water, exploring sea life through large, clear glass windows. Make your way by coach or by taxi van to the Seaworld Explorer boarding area, from where you embark on a narrated tour of the coral reefs along the south side of the island. Just offshore, from your underwater viewpoint, you can clearly observe a wall dropping sharply to depths of several hundred feet. See dozens of tropical fish, as well as delicate colonies of coral that were thousands of years in the making. Then watch in awe as hungry fish surround a diver who hand-feeds them right in front of your window. A knowledgeable marine expert will provide you with information on the amazing underwater world around you and will be happy to answer questions. Note: Participants must be able to safely navigate steps in and out of the semi-submarine. We recommend that guests who are sensitive to seasickness take medication before going on this tour. less

Take a 45-minute guided adventure through the Berry Islands, neighboring Great Stirrup Cay. After a safety briefing and orientation, you’ll board your Wave Runner for an informative and exciting guided tour. Some of the sights you may see include the Lighthouse at Great Stirrup Cay, Slaughter Harbor and the abandoned island community of Cistern Cay. Note: This tour is for single drivers only. Participants must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Maximum 1 person (driver) per water craft. The maximum weight must not exceed 450 lbs. All participants will be required to complete a liability release form and wear USCG approved life jacket and wet suit. less

Your one-and-a-half hour adventure begins with a short transfer to the submarine onboard the shuttle vessel Subseeker. Board the submarine just off the southeast coast of Aruba for a thrilling dive to either the mysteriously sunken airplane or the retired Danish sailboat Mi Dushi I, together with the newly sunken coaster The Morgenster. You will also have the opportunity to get an up-close view of exotic marine life while diving to depths of up to 150 feet. Be amazed by colorful schools of tropical fish, huge sponge gardens and the mystical beauties of the coral fields. The educational and entertaining narration of an experienced, professional and licensed crew will highlight this unique experience. All of this is in air-conditioned comfort and without getting wet! Note: Participants must be at least 4 years of age, 3 feet tall and able to climb a 12-step ladder into and out of the submarine. 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

Enjoy 20 minutes of quality dolphin time! It’s a combination of both shallow water and deep-water interaction. Half the time is spent sitting waist-high on a submerged platform where the dolphins come right up to your lap. The other half of the program takes place in the deeper water where you are observing the dolphins swimming under and around you, having a chance to see them through a mask and experience more interaction. Tour price also includes admission to the Maritime Museum where you’ll have time to browse in addition to time with the dolphins. Note: Participants must be at least 6 years of age. Bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a towel. A change of clothes is recommended. This tour is not recommended for pregnant women. The Dolphin Experience takes place within the walls of the Maritime Museum. The museum self tour will take at least 90 minutes to explore. Please allow 30 minutes check-in time for the dolphin program. We recommend that participants know how to swim; lifejackets are required and provided. The duration of this tour is an approximation of interaction, check-in time and museum exploration, but participants may choose to stay at the museum at their own leisure once the interaction is completed. less