Pacific Coastal Cruises: Excursions

Take a fun buggy ride through the ins and outs of St. Maarten. Feel the wind in your face and let it cool you down as you roam the countryside in a Scoot Coupe open-air buggy (maximum speed 25 miles per hour). Marvel at the contrast of green pastures, blue skies and azure waters; watch for seagulls and kilikili flying overhead. You’ll head caravan-style to Orient Beach (French St. Martin’s clothing optional beach), where you'll lounge and swim at La Playa. Note: Participants must be at least 6 years of age and at least 18 years of age and provide a valid driver’s license to drive. Guests with back, spinal or neck injuries are not able to participate. Helmets are provided and must be worn. There is storage in the buggy for your personal belongings. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, sunscreen and a hat. less

Enjoy some fun in the sun at Cabo’s newest, luxury beach club and resort. Your hostess will be on-hand to assist your entire stay and show you around the facilities. Although located right in the middle of all the action on Cabo San Lucas’ popular Medano Beach, you’ll spend your day away from the general public crowding the other surrounding beach clubs. This is your resort for the day! Relax at the umbrellas or cushioned lounge chair areas and soak up some sun. Jump in and play in the gentle waves in the buoyed off swimming area. Stroll down the sandy stretches of Medano Beach. Take in the fabulous views of your cruise ship, Cabo’s skyline and Land’s End (including the famous Arch), situated directly across the bay. You’ll also find two fresh water pools. Here, you can stretch out in a poolside lounger or jump in for a refreshing dip. Swim up to the bar or maybe even enjoy a soak in one of the hot tubs! Note: Participants are responsible to return back to the ship own their own, if they decide to stay longer. Guests have access to all resort facilities including gym, hammocks, lounge beds, umbrellas, etc. Towel service, round-trip transportation and lunch are included. Additional beverages and outside services such as jet skis, banana boat rides and hair braiding are available at extra charge. There is a pool for the kids. less

Estimated at over 5 million years old, the Green Grotto Caves is the first historic cave worldwide to receive the Green Globe 21 certification, a global affiliation working with travel and tourism companies and communities to develop and maintain good environmental practices. The caves are characterized by coastal limestone and feature a series of interconnected passageways and chambers, light holes, stalactites and stalagmites, as well as two lakes. Their most striking features are rock formations and the small 'grotto' lake at the innermost cavern. Take a 3/4-mile guided stroll through a maze of exquisite dripstone formations and learn about the sensitive eco-system found within and around the caves. See limestone formations that have been christened after the individuals they resemble, including Abraham Lincoln, Freddie Krueger and the cartoon character, Scooby Doo among others. Your guide will demonstrate the cave’s musical stones and be sure to toss a coin in the wishing well before your departure. A refreshing beverage is provided at the end of the tour. On the return drive to Ocho Rios, you’ll visit Dunn’s River Falls. Climb the spectacular 600-foot waterfall at Dunn’s River Falls and then shop for souvenirs in the center of town before returning to your ship. Note: Participants must be at least 4 years of age and be at least 3 feet tall to climb the falls. This is a walking tour and visitors will be guided through areas that are paved, with uneven surfaces, gravel and rocks. Visitors need to be sure footed and must be able to bend to negotiate small access ways. Slippery when wet caution signs are posted through the caves as a reminder to visitors. There are 62 steps throughout the tour. All visitors are fitted with a sanitary helmet liner and hard helmet and offered a spray of mosquito repellent prior to the start of the tour. The Dunn’s River Falls are the highlight of Jamaica and tend to be very congested. All guests participating in a tour that visits the falls should wear foot protection that can get wet. River socks are available for rent at the falls. The rocks at the falls are slippery. Climbing the falls is optional and at your own risk. Participants who do not wish to climb the falls may enjoy the small beach at the base. The walk to the beach is on a slope with many stairs, therefore participants should be in reasonably good health. less

These lovable rascals are comical, mischievous, playful and very friendly. Their inclination to engage in play and include humans in their games is what makes sea lion encounters so exhilarating. You’ll be standing waist-deep in the lagoon as you and the sea lion interact while doing various activities designed for maximum fun such as kisses, flipper shakes and even jumping over your head as you swim up to them. This is a unique and heartwarming experience which will never be forgotten. Afterwards you'll be offered a complimentary lunch and have the opportunity to purchase pictures or souvenirs of your encounter to share this incredible experience with family and loved ones. Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age and no less than 4' 5". Wear your swimsuit under your clothing and bring a towel. less

On this amazing adventure you’ll walk on raised balance beams, cross exciting suspension bridges, and fly through the air on a series of ziplines! Join expert guides for the ride of a lifetime! Your adventure begins with a narrated drive through historic downtown Skagway and up the Klondike Highway. From the highway, a short nature hike brings you to the spectacular Adventure Park where expert guides will outfit you with state of the art safety equipment.

First you’ll enter an incredible series of ropes course crossings including burma loops, suspended bridges and raised balance beams. Next up is a fantastic series of six ziplines through the lush Alaskan canopy. Zoom from platform to platform while your friends and family cheer you on! Your heart will be pumping as you get ready for the “Walk the Plank” zip that soars high above the ground through the treetops! This adventure is perfect for all abilities and everyone will enjoy the amazing mountain views and excitement of effortlessly soaring through the air!

Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age. Maximum weight allowed is 300 lbs.

Explore Baja California's desert aboard a rugged Jeep® Wrangler. Your destination is La Candelaria, a small oasis village in the middle of the desert. Once your vehicle is assigned, you’ll set out across the desert caravan-style, following your local guide. Along the drive you’ll be shown some of the local flora and fauna that is found all over the Baja. There are several working ranches along the way, where you’ll see herds of cows and goats roaming the roads. Keep your camera ready as there are many photo opportunities. Driving will be shared among the four guests in the Jeep®. At La Candelaria, you’ll be served a delicious snack and a soft drink or bottled water at the local boarding school, which is home to approximately 75 students during the school week. You’ll also visit a local artist specializing in pottery. As the works are in high demand, there are not always samples available for viewing. Back in the convoy, continue your exploration down one of Baja's largest river washes until it reaches the Pacific Ocean. At the beach, you’ll have some free time to comb the beach for shells or just relax and watch the waves crashing on the shore. Your return trip to the pier will be along Baja's famed Highway 1. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age to snorkel. Drivers must be at least 25 and present a valid driver's license. All vehicles have manual transmission and a maximum capacity of four passengers per vehicle. Due to the nature of this tour, pregnant women or guests with any known medical condition or history of illness, including heart condition, knee pain or injury, spinal and or neck pain or injury or any recent injuries should not participate. Guests must be able to walk approximately 750 yards over uneven dirt surfaces to do the walking portion of this tour. Guests with mobility problems can rest at the boarding school while the rest of the group participates on the walking portion of the tour. less