Caribbean Cruises: Excursions

Join us for a journey full of the sights and flavors of Beautiful Grand Cayman! Climb aboard your air-conditioned bus and you’re off to The Cayman Islands Brewery to see how the only locally brewed beer on the island (Caybrew) is made and bottled. See the brewing process from start to finish and of course there’ll be time at the end for a free sample! Then it’s time to board the bus to pass through downtown Georgetown on your way to The Rum Cake Factory. You will pass by several of our most famous landmarks: Fort George, The Legislative Assembly Building, Heroes Square, The Peace Memorial and many of the numerous banks Grand Cayman is famous for. After sampling Cayman’s world famous Rum Cake it’s time to take a trip to the brewing facilities of Seven Fathom’s Rum to see the unique brewing process of Grand Cayman’s first and only Rum distillery. During the guided tour you will see a brief informative video of the history of Cayman rum and culture and of course have a taste of our award winning Seven Fathom’s Rum! After the rum tasting, you are on your own to enjoy the ocean view, have lunch at the restaurant (not included) or take advantage of the water sports onsite. When you are ready to return to the ship, it’s just a short walk back to the downtown piers. Note: Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and bring their cameras. Moderate walking is involved to fully enjoy all sites. The brewery is 2 stories with steps; no ramps or elevators. There is an approx. 100 yard walk from the pier to the bus. Guests can stay at final destination and enjoy the facilities or depart at their leisure. There is a walk of approximately 2 blocks back to the ship less

See the best of Cartagena with a tour of the city accompanied by local guide experts. Your first stop will be a view of the imposing military fort of San Felipe de Barajas situated outside the walled city and considered to be the most outstanding feat of Spanish military engineering in the New World. You'll then continue to the historic Colonial city characterized by its walls which took 194 years to be completed. These immense walls enabled Cartagena to defend itself from the numerous attacks of English pirates and other invaders. You’ll be able to walk through Spanish Colonial architecture, some of the best preserved in South America with its imposing merchant’s houses, narrow streets, flower bedecked balconies, civic buildings and beautiful churches. The city is dotted with many squares and public spaces which are now home to sidewalk cafes and restaurants where locals and visitors relax and enjoy the magic of this city. Your next stop will be Bocagrande, which in contrast with the old city is modern with high rise apartment complexes, hotels and restaurants, a great place for visitors. You’ll then have a brief stop for shopping at the Pierino Gallo shopping center famous for its wide variety of jewelry shops. Note: There is a 30 minute continuous walk-in old town. Bring comfortable attire, hat and sun block. less

Meet your guide and small intimate group in the town of St. George's. Experience an official UNESCO World Heritage Site on this fully narrated tour of the islands of St. George and St. David. Drive along narrow, winding back roads of the historic 'Ol Towne of St. George's. Visit Bermuda's oldest fort and explore as you meander through the dark passageways of this grand fortress. The next stop allows a moment to take in the stunning simplicity of St. Peter's Church, the oldest Anglican church in the western hemisphere. Just a short stroll across the alleyway is the Bermuda Perfumery, a 17th century heritage trust home, with its fascinating open wooden beam ceilings and old-world architecture. On adjacent St. David's Island, you’ll discover the charm of this enchanting community, once occupied by the former Base Lands of the US Navy. A picture stop is included at St. David's Lighthouse, which stands on the highest point on the eastern tip of the island, sending its beam 20 miles over the ocean. Your tour will continue along the island's coastline, passing the island’s oldest limestone house, Carter House, and top beaches of the east end of the island, Clearwater and Turtle Beach. The tour will end at the cruise ship terminal and includes your round-trip ferry ticket from the cruise ship port, Dockyard. Note: Tour will meet at cruise ship pier and be escorted onto High Speed Ferries over to Island of St. George's. Tour includes round-trip ferry ticket from ship. Tour is operated in 6 seat mini-vans. Please be advised that the actual tour portion is approximately 2 1/2 hours in duration and does not include the ferry travel time. The approximate ferry travel time is 45 minutes each way. The tour will end in St. George at approximately 1:15 pm and you'll have some leisure time before the return ferry at 3:15 pm (return ferry times are subject to change). If you have any questions, please feel free to visit the Shore Excursion Desk. Operating hours may be found in your Freestyle Daily. less

Take a panoramic tour of Cartagena. Begin with a photo stop of San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, originally built in the 17th century and considered the largest Spanish fort in the New World. Snap pictures of the ancient towering walls and main entrance. Then, drive by the Old City where your guide will point out historical facts about the Inquisition Palace, the Cathedral and its dome churches. Your next stop will be Las Bovedas, built in the late 18th century as dungeons and as a means of storage. Sightsee and shop in the many handcraft boutiques and stores. Continue your journey for a sightseeing tour of the modern residential area of Bocagrande, famous for its wide variety of hotels and restaurants. Here, you'll have the option to stay in the city, visit Pierino Gallo Mall, or return back to the ship on your own. Note: This is a panoramic tour with optional photo stops. Only collapsible/foldable wheelchairs are welcomed. Transportation does not have a lift and cannot accommodate scooters. Participants must be able to negotiate two to three steps up into the transportation. Please visit the Shore Excursion Desk for more details. You have the option to return to the ship either with the tour or on your own. less