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

This tour offers offers local culture, Mayan history and a beach buffet with open bar. Your tour begins when your guide meets you at the end of the pier and escorts you to your air-conditioned transfer vehicle which is waiting nearby. Listen to your guide and learn about the interesting local area and culture while you pass through the fishing village with ocean views. Continue this tour inland to visit 'The Place of the Red Corn', Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, and learn about the fascinating Mayan culture. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique archaeological site set in beautiful surroundings and still partially covered in the rainforest. Climb to the top of the 'Gran Basamento' taking you above the tree tops to visit two sacred temples. Before leaving, you'll have the opportunity to buy souvenirs from the onsite gift store. Your journey continues to a Mexican buffet waiting for you at Costa Maya’s most luxurious resort, Uvero Beach Club. After your meal, sunbathe on a sun lounger, relax in a hammock, take a swim in the ocean, or play beach volleyball and enjoy complimentary drinks including your favorite national cocktails. Feeling fully relaxed, well fed and in good spirits, your transfer awaits to return you to your ship. Note: There is an approximately $5.00 USD Government imposed fee for the use of video cameras on site. We recommend you bring sun block, insect repellent, comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, sunglasses, a hat, camera, bathing suit, towel and extra spending money. Guest may purchase additional soft drinks, chips and cookies at the archeological site. Guests will have between 10 to 15 minutes for purchases at the local market inside the archeological site. less

Embark on an open-air gondola ride with a bilingual naturalist guide to safely glide you through a living backdrop of giant trees, hanging gardens, waterfalls and lush green landscapes. Panoramic ocean views and common sightings of wildlife that thrive in the canopy will introduce you to this unique transitional forest. This is also one of the few areas in Costa Rica where you can occasionally see spectacular scarlet macaws majestically soaring above the treetops or sitting in one of the trees. To complete your rainforest experience, visit the Serpentarium, a medicinal plant Garden and Heliconias Gallery. You’ll also have a chance to pass though a snake exhibit set in the tropical rainforest. Enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to your ship. Note: Wear light clothes, closed-toe shoes. Bring rain gear and insect repellent. less

Discover the world’s finest coffees at Argovia Plantation and Estate. Founded in 1880, Argovia is one the oldest coffee producers in the region and, one-of-a-kind, family-owned agricultural estate. Travel by air-conditioned van for approximately 90 minutes through the lush forests and breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Madre to the Argovia Plantation and Estate. Your guide will provide in-depth information about the history of the area and its people. Take a short tour of the grounds and learn about the Plantation’s history as well as the history of coffee. Then, discover all the flavors that distinguish Chiapas coffee. Practice observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee, learn the art of coffee tasting - and why it's ‘ok’ to slurp! Take a tour of the flower plantation and see these extraordinary specimens of nature’s gifts. Get to know all the diversity of foliage, tropical and exotic flowers, in one small and spectacular botanical garden. Afterwards, browse the gift shops where you can purchase Argovia’s famous coffee to take home with you. Note: Guests should wear a hat and comfortable shoes. Bring eco-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent. Most areas are not wheelchair accessible. less

This tour provides an excellent overview of the Caribbean’s smallest island shared by two nations. Travel from one country to the other and see the both the Dutch and French influences dating back to 1648. The Dutch arrived first in 1631 looking for wood to make repairs. You’ll drive from today’s modern Dutch capital of Philipsburg past the Great Salt Pond, which served to make the island "worth its salt" attracting the French. On the way to the French side, you’ll pass the Border Monument. Between 1948 and 1816, this border changed 16 times. You will drive through the French capital of Marigot, with its quaint charm, before stopping at one of the island's popular beaches on Orient Bay. Here you will have approximately one and a half hours to enjoy the sun and sand. You are on your own to do as you please. All too soon its time to head back across the island to Philipsburg and your awaiting ship. Note: Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. Please do not leave personal belongings unattended. Beaches in St. Maarten are European-style, clothing-optional beaches. less