Caribbean Cruises: Excursions

Enjoy a short drive in air-conditioned comfort to the world famous Dunn’s River Falls where you will climb 600 feet of cool refreshing water as it cascades over natural limestone terraces. Guides are provided to assist you when ascending the rushing waters as it plunges directly into the pristine Caribbean Sea. After this invigorating experience you are transported to Dolphin Cove, where you are met by our friendly hostesses and given a complimentary fruit drink. This unique park, surrounded by lush tropical jungle, is home to our beautiful family of bottlenose dolphins, exotic birds, snakes and iguanas. Enjoy an amazing view of one of the natural Dolphin Lagoons as you are escorted to the Dolphin Trek Island. After a safety briefing you will be ready to begin an experience like no other. Dolphin trek, with Sea Trek helmet, is the ultimate sea trek program where participants can walk underwater while surrounded by dolphins. Enjoy an underwater kiss and hold your friendly dolphin for an underwater picture. Dolphin Trek is all dolphins, all the time! After enjoying this experience of a lifetime, spend time watching your new friends, the dolphins, at play in their natural habitat, the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the lush tropical jungle and get an up close experience with our beautiful and friendly birds, snakes and iguanas. Mingle with and feed the colorful free flying lovebirds in the bird aviary. Interact with exotic sea creatures in the touch tank display. Enjoy a hands-on experience on how to make unique pottery at Wassi Arts at Dolphin Cove. Watch in amazement as a local wood carver makes ordinary pieces of wood come to life. Visit "Little Port Royal" a replica of Jamaica's most famous pirate "Haunt" and witness pirates roaming through town. Browse through the largest gift shops stocked with the widest range of dolphin souvenirs; visit our jewelry store and craft market for locally hand crafted items. View the rambunctious and hilarious shark show and watch the stingrays in their lagoon as they gracefully glide by. Listen to the rhythms of the Caribbean music as you enjoy a truly Jamaica buffet. Sample the world famous Blue Mountain Coffee and liquors. Have your hair braided and watch our local fashion show. Shuttle buses are available at 10-minute intervals to return you to the ship or optional shopping at your convenience. Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age to participate. This tour is not recommended for those who are pregnant, have back or neck injuries and heart or respiratory conditions. less

See both the French & Dutch sides of St.Maarten from the deck of a luxury catamaran - it's a party with beach fun, sailing and snorkeling! We’ll make 2 distinct stops in 2 different parts of the island to make your impression about the friendly Island as full as possible! As you sail along the picturesque seashore framed by emerald hills, you'll see some St.Maarten's famous sights including Fort Amsterdam, Little Bay, Cay Bay, and Pelican Key. During the ride you can list to stories and interesting facts about St. Maarten. At the first stop, discover the underwater world and its inhabitants: sea turtles, starfish, octopus, angelfish, barracuda, sea urchins, stingray, snapper, and even dolphins! Just put the mask on and start looking! On the way to the next stop you'll have a chance to see another breathtaking St.Maarten sight – planes low-landing to Princess Juliana Airport. At the second stop you’ll spend time on one of St. Maarten’s best beaches! Take part in beach competitions, have fun trying our waterslide, swim in cool turquoise water or relax on smooth sugar sand. Tasty snacks and French baguette sandwiches as well as ice-cold beverages from our open bar will be offered to you during the whole excursion. On return sail, take part in a quiz with prizes, dance to Caribbean tunes and enjoy the warm sea breeze for a perfect ending to your day in this little paradise! Note: Wear swimsuit and bring a towel and sunscreen. Due to weather conditions snorkeling and beach stops may vary and be in a different order. Snorkeling visibility and presence of marine life cannot be guaranteed. Guests should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this tour is appropriate. Participants must be at least 3 years of age. less

Indulge in the sights and sounds that are distinctly the Samana Peninsula. Enjoy expert narration from your friendly guide as he or she points out areas of interest en route to your first stop, La Churcha. Here you'll have an outside panoramic view and time to take photos. This interesting church, circa 1860, was brought from England and reassembled piece by piece in Samana. Your next stop will be the small Whale Exhibit where you'll discover a few of the mysteries of the humpback whales. These magnificent creatures have made an annual pilgrimage to the waters off the Samana Peninsula for many centuries. Reboard your transport for the ride to the Taino Park where you'll experience a recreated history of the lifestyles of the pre-Columbian inhabitants of the island of Hispaniola, the Taino people. The tour will take you through different recreated scenes of the daily life of the Tainos by way of the reconstruction of their villages and life size figures, and up to their eventual encounter with the Spanish conquistadores. At the end of the tour you;ll have free time to browse the park gift shops and stores. Your tour will next take you to Puerto Bahia Marina where you can enjoy the views and impressive sights of its oceanfront marina with restaurants and bars. You may take time to enjoy a drink at the world renowned Cafe del Mar while enjoying the beautiful waterfront of Samana Bay. After a relaxing stay at the marina, you'll reboard your bus for the short ride back to the pier. less

Learn how to catch a wave from real expert surfers that know their turf. Lessons include how to surf on a safe beach with small waves, learn about the proper equipment, how to stand up on the surfboard, how to stretch, beach etiquette, beach rules between locals, mother nature and have lots of fun. Learn the theory in the sand, get techniques from your instructor in the water and then catch a few waves. After lessons are over, you can practice some more on your own & have fun in the sun! You can try it & will be able to say, "I surfed in Puerto Rico! Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age, weigh less than 250 lbs. and be able to swim well. less

Take a journey into the heart of rural Chiapas for a deeper understanding of the local people and landscapes. Discover the culture that blends ancient traditions with modern necessity. Board your air-conditioned bus and travel through the Chiapas countryside to the Ejido Miguel Aleman banana farm. Your guide will acquaint you with the history of the region, its people and traditions, as well as the growing and collection process of the bananas. Then, travel into the town that owns and runs the banana co-op and visit the local community center or school; here, you’ll meet and mingle with the local children and the dedicated teachers and social workers. You’ll be able to donate a kit pack to one of the kids at the community center or local school. The kit pack contains some of their basic day to day needs. Continue to the Banana Packing Plant, where you’ll discover how the whole community works together to pack the bananas they all produce. On the way back, you will get a last glimpse of life in rural Chiapas before returning to the pier. Note: Guests should wear a hat and comfortable shoes. Bring eco-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent. Part of the proceeds of this tour will go to the community center learning program. Most areas are not wheelchair accessible. less