Caribbean Cruises: Excursions

A short drive from Dutch St. Maarten brings you to one of the trendiest beachfront restaurants at Orient Beach, in French St. Martin. Critically acclaimed as the French Riviera of the Caribbean, the beach offers more than one-and-a-half miles of white-sand fringed by coconut palms and sea grape trees. A welcome rum punch or soft drink is served upon arrival and a delicious lunch, including a beer, wine, soda or mixed drink, is served at tables on the beach. Lounge chairs are complimentary and umbrellas are available for rent. Note: Orient Beach is a European-style, clothing-optional beach. A credit card is required for water sports equipment rental. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. less

Come and experience an unforgettable two in one value packed adventure with us. Take a picturesque journey into the countryside to the Pristine White River Valley property. This amazing experience will give you a taste of our award-winning canopy tour as you travel via three traverses through the trees before continuing your adventure on our award-winning river tubing safari. At Chukka, our hallmark is safety so our extensively trained canopy guides will give a short safety briefing before you take an invigorating nature walk to your first platform. Soar through the trees on three horizontal traverses ranging from 65 to 160 feet in length. Become Tarzan or Jane while you traverse from tree to tree overlooking the pristine waters of the White River where your next adventure takes place. Take a step back in time when your river tubing adventure begins at the 17th century landmark, Spanish Bridge. This is a site you can only see on your river tubing expedition. As you get ready to journey down the cool waters of the White River, you’ll receive a safety briefing from our experienced river guides who will also outfit you with all of your equipment for your journey ahead. This three-mile ride down the White River, not only gives you the rich history of Jamaica, it also shows you the beauty of our land as you pass through coconut plantations, bamboo groves and along river banks filled with indigenous flora and fauna. The real adventure lies on the White River as you enjoy her many moods, which will bring you to challenging rapids and enchanting lagoons. As you disembark the river, back at the White River Valley property you’ll have a garden paradise to enjoy. Visit the property’s facilities nestled within the architecture of a traditional Jamaican village. Be sure to stop by the Parrot Bar and Grill to indulge in some of our traditional Jamaican jerk cuisine, refresh yourself with a cool drink, browse the Valley Trader gift shop or just sit back and relax before you head back to your ship. Note: Participants must be at least 6 years of age and weigh no more than 264 lbs. This tour is not recommended for guests with heart, neck/ back problems or pregnant women. Tour participation is extremely limited. less

If you are the kind of person who likes to ‘shop ‘til you drop’ in the morning or just do not want to rush and have lunch on the ship, then you may be wondering how to spend the afternoon? Why not take a trouble-free trip to the beach with us and take advantage of what St. Martin is famous for – it’s beaches. Unwind on one of the Caribbean’s best beaches, Orient Bay. You’ll be driven in air-conditioned transportation to the beach and be greeted by one of our guides who will orient you with all the facilities. You’ll be supplied with a lounge chair and cushion in an area reserved just for you, and you’ll also enjoy unlimited rum or fruit punch! For approximately two hours you can just relax in the sun, swim, or explore the one-and-a-half miles of beach. You can also take advantage of the largest selection of water sports on the island (at an additional cost), including parasailing, wave runners and non-motorized craft. We have gift shops and you can even get a massage, you name it – we have it! We are the beach experts! Double umbrellas are available to rent. Note: Beach is European-style, and some nudity may be observed. less

Join us for a trip into the colorful past and charming present of the most popular cruise ship destination in Mexico and have plenty of time for shopping! You'll be greeted at the pier by your bilingual guide and then board an air-conditioned motorcoach for a scenic drive around the island of Cozumel. Your first stop is the exciting Discover Mexico Park, where you'll see a taste of many famous places of Mexico displayed in Perfect Scale Models, also enjoy the museum and video projections. Then it’s off to the oldest settlement on the island, El Cedral. Learn about the ancient history of the Mayan culture that first inhibited this tiny village where the first Catholic service was held in Mexico. Next, continue around the southern tip of the island to the eastside where you'll see the untamed beaches on your way to El Mirador, a popular natural limestone formation for a photo opportunity and to stretch your legs. Get to know real Tequila Factory and sample tequila. Your trip then takes you back into town for a stop at Cozumel’s shopping district - don’t forget your ship’s recommended shopping guide. Guests may decide to stay in town and return to ship later at their own expense. less

What's better than relaxing on the beach, working on your tan, or swimming at the beautiful secluded beach of a Belizean island? Board your tender for a short voyage to the island and enjoy a relaxing day of some fun in the sun. Once at the beach, relax under a coconut tree, take a dip in the ocean or participate in a game of beach volleyball. Complimentary use of kayaks and floats are available. Note: We recommend you bring cash for the restaurant. less

Upon arriving in St. John, you'll view some of the most wonderful sights in the Caribbean, including white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and island views of the British Virgin Islands. You’ll also see Cinnamon Bay, one of the last working plantations on St. John. Back along the north shore coast road you’ll stop at overlooks such as Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay and Caneel Bay looking out over Rockefeller Plantation and Hawksnest Bay. You’ll have time to browse the charming shops and boutiques in Cruz Bay at the end of this island tour, before boarding the ferry back to your ship. Note: This tour originates in St. Thomas and goes directly to St. John by way of an approximately 45-minute ferry ride each way. less