Panama Canal Cruises: Excursions

Take a walking tour of historic Cartagena. First, stop for pictures at San Felipe Fortress, considered the largest Spanish fort in the New World. Next, visit the Old City and stroll down its beautiful Colonial streets with its breathtaking balconies and overflowing flowers. Walk through the main plaza and its adjacent streets. See San Pedro Square, Custom’s Square, Bolivar and also Santo Domingo’s Square. Finally, visit the modern city of Bocagrande and the shops at Pierino Gallo Plaza. Upon arrival, you’ll have some free time and refreshments while you browse for emeralds, handcrafts and leather goods. Note: This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. less

Everybody Loves our friendly Rays! Enjoy two great ray activities; a personal encounter plus shore-side snorkeling, then relax and have fun at our private shore club with its resident, friendly critters, and water trampoline. Mere minutes from your ship, you are given all your snorkeling gear, then you're briefed on equipment and the rays. Your guide works with small groups to give you personal attention. First, you’ll encounter the rays in a shallow area and get to feed them if you like. Then, you'll move to a larger area for snorkeling with a larger school of rays and all their colorful fish friends. Finally, you’ll have some beach club leisure time, complete with a snack bar, souvenirs and photos available of your experience. Note: Participants must be at least 4 years old. No pregnancies, back or heart conditions. Facilities are available to shower/change clothes, (please bring your own towel). All stingray barbs are trimmed. Includes transportation and for those participants over the age of 5 years of age will be provided all snorkel gear. less

On this two-tank dive you’ll travel through deep submarine canyons just off San Lucas Bay and marvel at the rich marine environment on this adventure. Diving locations are just off the rocky shore and feature large boulders and pinnacles; the rocky walls attract schools of fish such as snapper and goatfish. The ledges are covered with marine invertebrates, starfish, nudibranchs and urchins. Look out for king and Cortez angelfish, Moorish idols and guinea fowl puffers. Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age, weigh less than 280 lbs. and in good physical condition. You’ll be required to complete a medical release form. You must present a valid certification card (C-Card) and must have logged a certified dive within the last year. All equipment, including professional supervision and boat transportation is included. Dive sites are chosen based on weather and sea conditions and are subject to change. less

Join professional mountain guides for an exciting rock climbing and rappelling adventure on the stunning granite walls of Alaska! Your adventure begins with an interpretive drive through historic Skagway and up into the majestic White Pass Gold Route. A short hike through the temperate rainforest on an interpretive trail will bring you to the base of the spectacular rock face carved by retreating glaciers.

Here you’ll gear up with rock climbing shoes, helmet and harness and then you’re off to enjoy this incredible experience. Choose between over a dozen climbing routes, each ending in an amazing view of the Skagway River and the surrounding wilderness. You’ll also have an opportunity to try an awesome 70 foot rappel! This adventure is perfect for those looking to try rock climbing for the first time, as well as for experienced climbers. Climbing is not mandatory, you can simply enjoy the tour, a cliffside snack, breathtaking views and watch the others scale the cliffs.

NOTE: Participants must be at least 8 years, weigh no more than 350 lbs., be able to hike for a few minutes over uneven terrain and dress in warm clothing that allows for good flexibility. Climbing shoes, helmet and harness are provided.

Enjoy a short drive in air-conditioned comfort to the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls where you'll 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'll be transported to Dolphin Cove, home to a beautiful family of bottlenose dolphins, exotic birds, snakes and iguanas. You'll be escorted to the Shark’s Cove where you'll be met by our highly trained shark encounter facilitators. Here you'll participate in a 15-minute safety briefing before facing your fears and interacting with the most fascinating and fearsome of all sea creatures, the shark! See Pirates of the Shark’s Cove and the rambunctious, hilarious Shark Show. Then the Shark’s 'Victim' (you) will get a chance to touch, hold, feed and explore while swimming in the same water as these creatures. After this exciting experience, enjoy a leisurely walk through the lush tropical jungle and get an up-close experience with our beautiful and friendly birds, snakes and iguanas. Browse through the largest gift shops of any attraction in Jamaica, stocked with the widest range of dolphin souvenirs; visit our jewelry store and craft market for locally handcrafted items. Shuttle buses are available at 10-minute intervals to return you to your ship or optional shopping at your convenience. Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age. We recommend you wear your swimsuit under comfortable clothing, water shoes to climb the falls, and bring a change of clothes and a towel. Lockers are available for rent at both Dunn’s River Falls and Dolphin Cove. This tour is not recommended for guests with heart, neck/back problems, mobility/balance problems or pregnant women. less