Caribbean Cruises: Excursions

Walk to the Snorkel Park, where your snorkel instructor will provide you with instruction on how to operate your Aqua Power Scooter and snorkel equipment. Skim near the surface faster than you can swim, or dive down to take a closer look. You'll have an opportunity to see sea fans, coral and an array of marine life. After your power snorkel experience you’ll have time to enjoy more snorkeling, or lounge with a complimentary beverage at the secluded calm water beach. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh no more than 240 lbs. This tour is not recommended for those with heart conditions or asthma. Snorkel gear (vest, snorkel, mask, fins) is provided. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. 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

Most people do not realize that chocolate was first discovered in Mexico and processed by the Aztec and Mayan Indians. But these Indians created chocolate items and drinks that are very different from the kinds of refined milk chocolate items we are familiar with from Europe. In fact, to their everlasting regret, the Mexicans never thought of adding milk to their recipes, but DID create many tasty, unusual and intriguing chocolate foods. You will be transferred to a quiet Ocean View terrace where you will first be presented with a Chocolate Martini (adults only) before this in-depth presentation gets underway describing the many stages the chocolate seed pods must go through. By grinding together some of the traditional ingredients, guests get to participate first hand in some of the same chocolate processing techniques that after many centuries are still used by the Mayans. The session will culminate in the tasting of the various chocolate items produced. After the Chocolate portion of the tour, guests will have time to shop from a large variety of chocolate products including shampoo and have the option either to go back to their ship or go to downtown. Guests opting to go downtown will be responsible for their transportation back to the ship. Note: Participants must be at least 4 years of age. Note: Participants who are allergic to chocolate or nuts are not allowed. less

Start your 'magical family adventure' in the world’s most beautiful dolphinarium. Located just a short walk from Cozumel’s shopping area, it’s the only place in all the Caribbean where you can interact with dolphins for approximately 40 minutes in the safety of a calm ocean cove. Before entering the water, each participant is briefed by one of our knowledgeable and professional trainers about the dolphins’ behavior as well as the basic guidelines of the program. This program is conducted on a submerged platform and is a very hands-on program, allowing you, in a controlled and safe setting to get an up close and personal anatomy lesson on dolphins as well as learning about their different behaviors. You’ll be able to touch their velvety soft skin, listen to them sing and watch them play. You’ll also receive a kiss and a friendly fin shake. The facility is also home to many other forms of marine and fish life, which can be viewed with safety and ease. Snorkeling after the program is available. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age. Time in the water with the dolphins is approximately 40 minutes. It is not possible for passengers with neck or back injuries or pregnant women to participate in this program. less