Caribbean Cruises: Excursions

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

There is a little something for everyone on this tour, as the water depth varies from 2-25 feet. You’ll be greeted by a tour guide and escorted to a taxi for a five-minute ride to the facility. Upon arrival, the energetic staff of PADI-certified dive masters will brief you on the coral reef, safety procedures and snorkel equipment. You’ll have unlimited time to stay and enjoy the location and facilities. Note: Participants must be at least 4 years of age. Fresh water showers, a restaurant/snack bar and restrooms are available. There are lockers available for rental and photos are available for purchase after the tour. less

This sightseeing tour highlights the panoramic views of Nassau and Paradise Island with a cruise aboard the SeaWorld Explorer, a semi-submarine that makes a fascinating underwater tour of Sea Gardens Marine Park. Transfer by boat from the dock in Nassau for an approximately 20-minute scenic ride through the waterway that divides the two famous sections of New Providence Island. Take in the sights of Nassau and Paradise Island, with its famous resorts surrounded by multi-million dollar homes of the rich and famous and marinas boasting opulent yachts. Arriving at the underwater marine park at Athol Island, transfer to the SeaWorld Explorer underwater viewing vessel. Described as a state-of-the-art glass-bottom boat, this moving underwater observatory offers a cruise while you are seated five feet below the surface of the water in air-conditioned comfort, with a view through clear glass windows. The waters around the island are known as the Sea Gardens, and are filled with shipwrecks and dozens of tropical fish, like yellowtail snapper, sergeant majors, parrotfish and queen angelfish. Observe, first-hand, a delicate colony of coral thousands of years in the making, including seafans, elkhorn, and stag horn coral, even brain coral. Then, get your cameras ready for the frantic fish feeding session. Note: An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. less

Join your professional Captain and crew for an exhilarating flight above the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas. You’ll get outfitted to fly the skies of Nassau. Get a bird’s eye view of Paradise Island, Atlantis Resort, Cable beach and the downtown area of Nassau from 400 feet above. Your flight will begin and end from the Parasail boat deck. Enjoy a complimentary rum or fruit punch en route to the parasailing boat. Note: Participants must be at least 6 years of age and weigh no more than 275 lbs. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult. The maximum combined weight for this tour is 450 lbs. All flights are tandem or triple (2 or 3 persons). Bring a towel and cash. Wear sunscreen. Bottled water and soft drinks will be sold onboard. The approximate flight time may be from 7 to 8 minutes depending on the amount of guests per boat. less

Experience the full sweep of Mexico’s history, culture and traditions at Discover Mexico Park, the country’s only theme park that showcases its diversity and many marvels in one place. You can explore with a guide or on your own with a self-guided map. Start at the four-screen video room, where every corner of Mexico comes to life through images set to bracing traditional music. Then meander through the garden’s tropical flowers and trees, home to macaws, turtles and iguanas. Look for the Mayas’ sacred Ceiba trees, symbol of their entire cosmos. Lining your path are intricate scale replicas of the great pyramids of the Maya, Aztec and other ancient civilizations, as well as later monuments. Duck into the Museum of Popular Arts to view contemporary works from Mexico’s finest artisans, including detailed trees of life, Oaxaca’s rare black-clay pottery and quirky alebrijes (carved wooden animals). Don’t miss the park’s newest addition, the Papantla Flyers’ astonishing performance of the ancient voladores ritual. For a unique memento of your visit, stop at the Hand Crafts and Souvenir Shop, a local favorite for holiday shopping. Note: Comfortable shoes, sun block, sunglasses, camera, hats and cash for extra purchases are recommended. Tour includes park entrance with transportation from and back to the pier. less

Centuries-old architecture and a contagious joie de vivre set the scene for a rolling tour through New Orleans. From the sultry history of the French Quarter to the grand majesty of St. Charles Avenue’s stately mansions, this tour has it all. Your guide ushers you through the city’s most fascinating neighborhoods, landmarks and cemeteries, while sharing interesting facts and fabled stories. Once aboard your comfortable coach, sit back and enjoy a narrated tour including the renowned French Quarter, Jackson Square, the Cabildo, (seat of the old Spanish government) and the architecture that makes New Orleans unique among American cities. Travel down historic Esplanade Avenue, the 'Grand Boulevard of the Creoles' and stop briefly at the St. Louis Cemetery, where your guide explains New Orleans' unique custom of above-ground burials. See Lake Pontchartrain and the New Orleans yacht harbor. Continue through the old town of Carrollton to St. Charles Avenue past Tulane and Loyola Universities and Audubon Park and Zoological Gardens. Follow the streetcar route, the traditional route of Mardi Gras parades, into the Garden District. Return to the Central Business District of New Orleans and pass by the spectacular Superdome. This is a thorough and fascinating explanation and introduction to this unique and cultured city. Note: This tour is only available for guests with flights after 2:00 pm. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tours are compatible with their flight departure times. Guests have the option to book their flights through our Premium Air Department to ensure that flight departure times do not interfere with debark tours. less