Panama Canal Cruises: Excursions

This is a short and pleasant paddling experience to the magnificent Los Arcos, a dramatic natural rock that arches starkly out of the sea at Land’s End. You’ll be transported by van from the pier to the kayak launching area and geared up as your guide briefs you. Easy paddling of your two-person kayak will take you across the San Lucas Bay, an underwater park and marine sanctuary and to the famed Lover’s Beach, only accessible by water and one of the few beaches in the world that joins two seas: the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. After you paddle back to the beach, you’ll return to the tender pier by van. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh no more than 220 lbs. This tour is not for pregnant women or guests with knee, back, neck or heart problems. Guests must be physically fit and able to paddle a kayak 1-1/2 miles. Snorkeling gear and a bottle of water will be provided. Snorkeling instructions are available upon request. Wear your swimsuit and bring towel. less

Enjoy a narrated city tour highlighting the history of Belize, from its founding by shipwrecked British sailors in 1683. Pass by St. John's Cathedral and other interesting sites. Just outside the city, under a Mayan thatched palapa longhouse, you’ll receive an orientation and safety briefing before boarding a 450-hp airboat. Travel to the beautiful Almond Hill Lagoon where you find the manatee grazing grounds. Upon reaching your destination, you’ll quietly drift, keeping a lookout for the docile manatees that utilize the area. Pass through Indian Creek onto the pristine marsh to see beautiful water lilies, many colors and varieties of wading birds, turtles and maybe even a crocodile. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age and weigh no more than 290 lbs. less

Board an authentic Alaska floatplane and soar over the nation’s second-largest wilderness area, encompassing more than two million acres. Take in the dramatic beauty of a land slowly crafted by the hands of nature. See sheer granite cliffs, 1,000-foot waterfalls, crystalline lakes and low-hanging mists on your flight from Tongass Narrows over Revillagigedo Island to Misty Fjords. At the entrance of spectacular Rudyard Bay, your introduction to the Monument, see New Eddystone Rock, a striking remnant of early geological activity. An exhilarating water landing where you’ll have the opportunity to step out onto the floatplane pontoons in Misty Fjords, gives you the opportunity to experience the silence, serenity, and monumental beauty that surrounds you. Eagles, bears, mountain goats, whales and sea lions are some of the wildlife you may observe on your floatplane adventure. Enjoy specially choreographed music and narration during your tour. You’ll have individual headsets and a guaranteed window seat. Note: This tour is accessible to guests with some physical limitations. For details please consult your Shore Excursion staff before booking. Flight time is approximately 1 1/4 hours with an approximately 10-minute water landing. This tour operates under special-use permit from the U.S. Forest Service. This tour is non-refundable. For more details about these tours please visit: http://mistyfjords.promechair.com/
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Southeast Alaska’s rich logging history springs to life in this thrilling display of woodsman skills. The world’s best lumberjacks, as seen on ESPN, go head-to-head, competing in exciting events such as chopping, sawing, relay races, log rolling, and more for the title of "Bull of the Woods." You’ll even see the most death-defying event the sport has to offer, the breathtaking speed climb. Your colorful host will referee this rowdy competition and tell the tales of the often hostile work environment found in the Tongass Rainforest. You’ll be comfortable in covered and heated grandstands that are just a short walk from the cruise ship pier. Experience the local wildlife . . . the Alaskan Logger. . . in this rip-roaring good time celebration of a bygone era. Note: Wheelchair access may be limited - for details, please consult your Shore Excursion staff before booking. For more details about this tour please visit: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Showwww.alaskalumberjackshows.com less

Soar over the massive Juneau Icefield on this signature tour, the Glacier Adventure by Helicopter. Visit a landscape from another world. Experience the spectacular icefalls and rock formations of the Juneau Icefield from the air and on foot. Accessible only by air, the region is filled with lush forests, glassy alpine lakes, jagged mountain peaks, and awe inspiring glaciers. On this unforgettable journey you may find Alaska’s unique glaciers in differing stages: advancing, retreating, cascading, or a one-of-a-kind floating glacier. After flightseeing over these amazing glaciers, your pilot will gently land on one of these ancient "rivers of ice". Under your pilot’s expert guidance you'll get the chance to walk on an Alaskan glacier, explore the ancient landscape, and experience the otherworldly blue of Alaska's glacial ice! Note: Participants must be at least 2 years of age. Flight time is approximately 35 minutes, with an approximate 20-25 minutes landing on a glacier. Although the glacier landing is not ADA accessible, guest will remain on board the aircraft with the doors opens to enjoy a scenic view of the glacier. Wheelchair access may be limited, for details please consult your Shore Excursion staff before booking. Guests weighing 250 lbs. and over are charged an additional rate to reserve two seats for safety and comfort. This tour is non-refundable once booked. less

Your boat will pull up right at the pier where you and other participants will board. Wear your life jackets and get ready for the thrill of your life. As the boat motors out through the Cabo harbor and into the bay, you’ll be fitted with a harness and then one at a time, you’ll sit down on the back of the boat, it’s simple and easy… the boat does the rest! You’ll soar up to 600 feet depending on the wind and water conditions. Tandem is possible depending on the combined weight of the participants and wind speed at the moment. Take your camera up with you and create aerial memories to show your friends and prove that you really did it! Get a bird’s eye view of Land’s End. Return to your starting point dry and sitting down on the back of the boat. Actual flight time is approximately 10 minutes each.

Note: Participants must be at least 7 years of age and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (adult need not fly, but must buy a ride-along ticket). Required minimum weight should be at least 100 lbs. with a maximum combined weight of 550 lbs. Minimum and maximum weight may change as per Captain’s discretion based on wind conditions. This tour is not for pregnant women and those guests with neck or back problems, as boat ride can be rough at times. Bottled water and soft drinks are included. Life jackets must be worn at all times. Comfortable clothing and sun protection suggested. Due to safety regulations, guests under 7 years of age are not permitted on the boat. less