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Once you've booked your cruise, click on "Log In to My NCL" and enter your user name and password. If you are a new user, create an account. Once you're logged in, you should see a summary of your booked cruise(s). Click the button for "Shore Excursions". If this button is not clickable, you may need to wait at least 60 days prior to your vacation date. Once you get to the Shore Excursions shopping page, you should see each port city offering Shore Excursions for every day of your cruise itinerary. Click through each port city to get more info and pre-book excursions for each guest you’re traveling with. You can also call 1-866-625-1167 if you have any questions.
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Downtown Shopping & Magen's Bay Beach
Take a scenic ride to world famous Magens Bay, acclaimed as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by National Geographic Society. Enjoy an approximate two hours of ... more
Take a scenic ride to world famous Magens Bay, acclaimed as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by National Geographic Society. Enjoy an approximate two hours of swimming,sunbathing, beachcombing, and just plain old relaxing. Then meet your driver for your transfer to downtown Charlotte Amalie where duty free bargains abound. After an approximate two hours of shopping your driver will meet you for the return drive to your ship. Note: Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and sunscreen. Guests must be able to step up 2-3 steps into vehicle with limited assistance. A credit card may be required for rentals and food concession. Restroom facilities are available both downtown and at the beach. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 6 hours | $39* | $29* |
Rainforest Sanctuary & Lumberjack Show
Start your adventure with a stop at the Great Alaska Lumberjack Show. Here, hardy lumberjacks bring to life Alaska’s colorful forest history with an action packed competition in ... more
Start your adventure with a stop at the Great Alaska Lumberjack Show. Here, hardy lumberjacks bring to life Alaska’s colorful forest history with an action packed competition in the partially covered and heated outdoor arena. Cheer on your team of World Champion lumberjacks in events such as chopping, sawing, tree climbing and much more. Next, board your coach and enjoy a narrated scenic drive to rustic Herring Cove. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a naturalist who will guide you along improved trails into the dense forest, for a chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat. The sanctuary borders the Tongass National Forest. Stroll through tall stands of hemlock, spruce and Alaska cedar, stopping at viewing areas to photograph this natural wonderland. See old-growth trees and a multitude of plants in this lush rainforest. The forest trail leads to an elevated boardwalk overlooking Eagle Creek where, during spawning season, salmon runs attract eagles, bears, seals and shorebirds. Bears and seals feed on the salmon while eagles and other birds wait for the scraps. Mink, marten and wolves also frequent the area. Seasonal changes in the ecosystem result in varying levels of animal sightings. Watch and listen to nature’s symphony in this spectacular setting. Next, meet and feed Alaska reindeer and take pictures with these gentle creatures. Watch a master Native carver at work on totem poles, walk through the historic Herring Bay Lumber Company sawmill, and photograph bald eagles up close at the Alaska Wildlife Foundation exhibit. Browse through the General Store and enjoy a snack at the end of the hike before returning to your cruise ship pier. Note: Wheelchair access may be limited – for details, please consult your Shore Excursion staff before booking. Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and are more frequent in midsummer. Please note that there may be a short wait prior to the Lumberjack Show. Time can be spent on your own or in the rustic company store located at the Lumberjack Show. Tour may operate in reverse. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 4 hours | $119* | $59* |
Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion
This excursion guarantees excellent eagle viewing. Majestic totems and a waterfront clan house demonstrate the historical native culture at Totem Bight State Park. Get a close-up ... more
This excursion guarantees excellent eagle viewing. Majestic totems and a waterfront clan house demonstrate the historical native culture at Totem Bight State Park. Get a close-up view of Guard Island Lighthouse. Enjoy a short narrated drive through Ketchikan en route to meet your Captain and Alaskan crew. Board your vessel, where you’ll hear professional narration, while you munch on salmon spread, cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, and cookies. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, water, or soft drinks are all free. Relax in the heated main cabin or experience the open-air observation deck. Observe the areas of harvest and ancient old growth, and learn of the historical and modern uses of this very special temperate rainforest and its complex ecosystem. Cruise by historic Ward Cove Cannery and Loggerville, Alaska’s only 'floating town.' One half of this tour features the Revillagigedo Island waterfront; with its homes of the local 'rich and famous,' while the remainder explores the remote Guard Island and primitive Gravina Island. Binoculars are provided for your use. Eagles, of course, are guaranteed and we usually see harbor seals and abundant moon jellyfish. Whales, deer, blue heron and a variety of gulls and sea birds are also common.
Note: We recommend you bring a warm, rainproof jacket to wear on the observation deck. For more details about this tour please visit: http://www.eaglesncl.com
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3 hours | $99* | $49* |
Magen's Bay Beach Getaway
Enjoy a scenic ride to breathtaking Drakes Seat, with stunning views of the nearby British Virgin Islands. Celebrated as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, ... more
Enjoy a scenic ride to breathtaking Drakes Seat, with stunning views of the nearby British Virgin Islands. Celebrated as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, Magen’s Bay is the perfect getaway. Enjoy approximately two hours on this one-mile, palm-fringed white-sand beach. On the beach there are showers and restroom facilities and snack bar. Note: Beach chairs and floats are available for rent at an additional charge. A credit card is required for rentals. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3 hours | $34* | $24* |
Off-Road Buggy Adventure
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for fun! Hop on your fully automatic Xrail Buggy for the safest off road experience. Explore Cabo San Lucas’s magical transition from desert ... more
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for fun! Hop on your fully automatic Xrail Buggy for the safest off road experience. Explore Cabo San Lucas’s magical transition from desert to ocean as you travel through mountains and canyons at Migrino sandy river beds, making your way to Half Moon canyon and TreeRock. Here, your guide will enrich you with the knowledge of native history. Step on the gas and enjoy a thrilling ride until you reach the river’s delta where the desert merges with the Pacific Ocean. Next, make your way back to the starting point and then to your ship. Note: Participants must be at least 6 years of age and in good health. Price is per Buggy, only one person needs to book the tour. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and present a valid driver’s license to the tour operator. Pregnant women and guests with back/neck injuries, heart conditions or epilepsy may not participate on this excursion. Helmets and goggles are provided at the starting point of the tour. Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3½ hours | $169* | $169* |
Sarchi Shopping & Metal Church
Located in the west part of Costa Rica’s Central Valley is the scenic town of Sarchi. It is considered the home of Costa Rica’s best craftsmanship. Here, more than a century ago, ... more
Located in the west part of Costa Rica’s Central Valley is the scenic town of Sarchi. It is considered the home of Costa Rica’s best craftsmanship. Here, more than a century ago, primitive local artists began painting and decorating their traditional oxcarts in intricate and colorful designs. These powerful vehicles, hauled by teams of oxen, soon became the primary means of transportation throughout the nation. You’ll see how the hand-painted Costa Rican oxcart art has evolved into a brilliantly executed form of native artistic expression. You can also find an immense variety of local wood products, ranging from elaborated hand-made furniture to hand-carved doors. Leather goods and all kinds of souvenirs will be available for purchase. Lastly, make a brief stop at the little town of Grecia, famous for its historical metal church, Cathedral de la Mercedes. The church is painted in a deep dark red color and has a gothic style; its metal pieces were imported from Belgium in the 1890’s. Note: Wear light clothing, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 5 hours | $39* | $19* |
Gold Panning, Sled Dogs & 40° Below
Your adventure begins as you board your motorcoach for a ride through the historic streets of downtown Skagway to the Klondike Gold Fields. Once there, meet your guide and ... more
Your adventure begins as you board your motorcoach for a ride through the historic streets of downtown Skagway to the Klondike Gold Fields. Once there, meet your guide and watch a video presentation introducing you to the dogs of the Klondike Gold Rush and highlights of what winter dog sledding is like today. Meet and interact with the Iditarod sled dogs and their puppies, stopping first by the checkpoint tent with your musher. Here you’ll be introduced to all the gear a musher and dog team takes with them on a long distance race. Your musher introduces you to the team and then hooks the dogs to a sled to demonstrate a run for you. After layering up step into the cold chamber and experience the cold of an Iditarod race in a 40° degree below zero room!
Afterwards, get ready to warm up with a little gold fever! Learn the art of panning for gold and practice your technique in warm water troughs. Gold is guaranteed! After you've hit pay dirt, weigh your fortune in The Gold Parlor. Use your free time to visit The Gold Shack and The Unexpected for Alaskan gifts and souvenirs. Take in a brief film of the northern lights, our dredge or Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush. Stroll the grounds and enjoy the interactive displays and surrounding scenery.
Note: Stay past your departure time, and Klondike Gold Fields will provide you a ticket for a shuttle ride back to your ship or town. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes from the Klondike Gold Fields.
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3 hours | $89* | $69* |
Jewel of Ocho Rios
Your tour begins with a sightseeing drive along the northeastern coastline to a small town known as St. Ann’s Bay. View the sights from your comfortable coach seat as your guide ... more
Your tour begins with a sightseeing drive along the northeastern coastline to a small town known as St. Ann’s Bay. View the sights from your comfortable coach seat as your guide narrates the history, tales and interesting facts about Jamaica. Observe the town’s classic Court House of 1866 and Statue of Columbus, honoring his landing. On the return drive, observe the culture of exciting Ocho Rios as you are comfortably chauffeured through the stimulating town. A stop will be made at Wassi Art, a local pottery of skilled artisans. A guided tour allows you to interact with these fine artisans as they turn clay into masterpieces, found in the tempting gift shop at the end of the tour. Then, visit Jamaica’s Garden of Eden, the place that the Taino Indians called “Coyaba” or Paradise. Hear the roar, feel the fresh mist of the spray from the spectacular waterfall, cascading down, level after glorious level. Follow the trails with your professional attraction guide through this rainforest. Experience all the shades of green, splashed with exotic flowers of every conceivable color. Coyaba Gardens presents a fascinating museum with ancient artifacts from the natives and early colonials excavated on site. Pause at the eye-catching gift shop with native art and craft before re-boarding your coach. With time at leisure, relax on the outdoor terrace of the Almond Tree Restaurant that overlooks the hypnotic Caribbean Sea. Enjoy a cup of Jamaica’s world famous Blue Mountain Coffee and scrumptious banana bread made daily by the restaurant. Time permitting, take a stroll of the manicured gardens on the property. Finally, your tour ends with an optional drop off at the bountiful Island Village Shopping Centre or directly to the ship. Note: Participants must be at least 3 years of age. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 4¼ hours | $49* | $39* |
Totem Bight State Park & Ketchikan Highlights
This tour offers a unique chance to learn about the history, lifestyle, and lore of the northwest coastal Natives. Your driver/guide interprets the myths and legends depicted on ... more
This tour offers a unique chance to learn about the history, lifestyle, and lore of the northwest coastal Natives. Your driver/guide interprets the myths and legends depicted on the many poles standing along the trail. Step into an authentic ceremonial clan house and immerse yourself in stories that describe the lifestyle and rituals practiced by the original inhabitants of the northwest coast. While visiting Totem Bight State Park, enjoy a short stop at the Alaska Totem Trading Store, a quaint museum and gift store. On your way back to town, learn about the industries that helped build Ketchikan and the several canneries that helped make this town the 'Salmon Capital of the World.' You may combine 'Totem Bight State Park' and 'The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show' tours for a great day in Ketchikan. Note: Order of tour may vary. This excursion is not recommended for passengers who have difficulty walking, due to the number of stops requiring embarkation of transfer equipment and walking on inclined gravel pathways. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 2½ hours | $49* | $29* |
Legendary Kon Tiki Beach & Sightseeing
Cruise gently through the beautiful, calm harbor of Charlotte Amalie while sipping complimentary fruit punch and listening to great calypso music, played by a native steel band. ... more
Cruise gently through the beautiful, calm harbor of Charlotte Amalie while sipping complimentary fruit punch and listening to great calypso music, played by a native steel band. Keep cool on the open, shaded lower deck or sunbathe on the upper deck as you pass Bluebeard's Castle, Blackbeard's Castle, and the Governor's Mansion nestled in the mountainside that surrounds the capital. Passing behind Hassel and Water Island in flat calm waters, the 'Kon Tiki' pauses over a coral reef where she lowers her glass-bottomed viewers for you to view a variety of coral and tropical fish. The 'Kon Tiki' then beaches herself at a wonderful white sand beach with sparkling turquoise clear waters for at least one hour of swimming, sunbathing, and beach combing for shells. The 'Kon Tiki' stays right on the beach for your convenience and pleasure. Enjoy a fun time on the way back to the pier with plenty of barefoot dancing, games, and a limbo contest with a prize for all the winners. A boutique and snack bar are available onboard. Note: Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3 hours | $59* | $39* |
The Ocho Rios Spirit
The tour takes you through the quaint town of St. Ann’s Bay and continues to Seville Heritage Park, where the major attraction is the collection of artifacts on display in the ... more
The tour takes you through the quaint town of St. Ann’s Bay and continues to Seville Heritage Park, where the major attraction is the collection of artifacts on display in the Great House, depicting various aspects of the life of the Taino Indians – the first inhabitants of Jamaica, the Africans and Europeans who came next. The tour continues to Wassi Art Pottery Works, an unexpected treasure chest of unusual pottery that delights collectors and visitors. On the tour, you can meet the artisans at work and observe the process of making the beautiful art ware from start to finish…the clay shed, the potter, the firing and oh yes, the showroom, where the finished works are displayed. Then pause for a while at the fantastic Island Village, where the picturesque open-air setting with boardwalk, natural spring lagoons and trees provide a refreshing experience, which will give new dimension to your experience in Ocho Rios. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3.67 hours | $44* | $24* |
Dolphin Signature Swim
Cabo Dolphins guarantees you highly experienced dolphin trainers, one-on-one interaction and a deeper insight into the world of the bottlenose dolphin. Enjoy the beauty of this ... more
Cabo Dolphins guarantees you highly experienced dolphin trainers, one-on-one interaction and a deeper insight into the world of the bottlenose dolphin. Enjoy the beauty of this world-class dolphin center, created with dolphins in mind. Once inside the specially-designed pools, join a small group and meet a bottlenose dolphin who will be yours for this magical experience. This program offers you an approximate 40-minute in water session with the opportunity to pet, play and swim with a dolphin while enjoying an educational program full of fun, excitement and unique activities. Get to know your dolphin as you enjoy a dolphin ride, dance with your dolphin and receive a big fishy kiss. Prepare to smile as professional photographers will be in the water with you to capture life-long memories of your unforgettable adventure. After your swim experience, take advantage of the exclusive lounge bar and restaurant, lined with a refreshing waterfall, shady palms and a delectable food and beverage menu (not included). Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age. Each child 5-10 years old must be accompanied a participating adult. This tour is not for pregnant women or guests with respiratory or heart problems. Family/friends of paying participants may observe free of charge subject to availability. Guests are not allowed to bring their cameras; there will be professional photographs taken onboard. Participants will be asked to sign safety waiver before taking part in the tour. Guests with disabilities must visit the shore excursions desk for more information. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 1½ hours | $159* | $139* |
