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The lagoon on Harvest Caye is the perfect place to discover the fun and ease of kayaking. After a brief orientation on how to use your kayak, you’re free to explore the lagoon on a self-guided tour.

Surround yourself in nature and let your senses heighten as you paddle past tropical landscapes watch for local wildlife. The lagoon and surrounding wetland make for a perfect escape from everyday life.

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Combine an orientation drive through Belfast with a visit to its largest and most fascinating attraction – Titanic Belfast. Belfast is a city of industry and elegance and boasts a rich and varied past. A panoramic tour of the city introduces you to the many varied features of Northern Ireland’s largest city. Built with 19th century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city still and are reminders of its prosperous past. You’ll see the Grand Opera House, Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens. Drive past Belfast City Hall and stop for photos at the marble statue commemorating the sinking R.M.S. Titanic. Visit Titanic Belfast, with its stunning signature building and galleries that tell the story of Titanic, its passengers and crew in an exciting and modern way. The four hull shaped sections house the exhibits with special effects and full size replicas. A highlight of your visit is a ride through the Titanic under construction at the virtual shipyard.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a guided drive through Northern Ireland’s capital, showcasing its industrial heritage and elegant architecture.
• Pause for photos at the marble statue commemorating the R.M.S. Titanic.
• Explore the city’s largest and most famous attraction, located in the Titanic Quarter.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Gain a greater understanding of Northern Ireland and its culture by following a foodie guide through Belfast and sampling classic dishes and delicacies. The exact locations to be visited will be determined the day of the excursion, but they will definitely be establishments that best represent the cuisine of Northern Ireland. They will be the markets, restaurants and cafés that the locals frequent, rather than those typically found in guidebooks. Tastings are frequent and generous! Along the way you will encounter the places the locals like to frequent for lunch or dinner or for a cup of coffee. You will visit a variety of eating establishments in the city center, each specifically chosen to highlight the unique foods of Northern Ireland. The best way to get to know a city is through its food, and this tour highlights what makes Belfast so appealing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow a local foodie around Belfast and sample a variety of classic dishes.
• Stop in the markets, restaurants and cafés that the locals frequent.
• Expect to taste favorites such as Belfast bap, colcannon and boxty, a potato pancake.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Don’t think… just trust and launch yourself from the Flighthouse platform. Feel the adrenaline surge and the wind gust as you soar 100 feet above the Manatee Lagoon. The first three zips crisscross Harvest Caye, each zip long enough for you to feel the rush and enjoy the sensation. To enhance the thrill and excitement we have added a transverse over the elevated suspension bridge. Allowing you a bird’s eye view of guests below or to search the horizon and take in panoramic views of the Mayan Mountains on the mainland or the turquoise waters of the outer reefs. The experience concludes with the side by side “Double Beach Run” racing face down in a superman position or sitting upright, either way it is 1,300 feet at 40 mph! No experience required. The flight crew will provide you with equipment and safety briefings. This is a tour the whole family will remember for years to come. This tour includes the Lagoon Zipline and the Superman Zipline.

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Observe the wildlife, especially water birds, that flourishes in the diverse wetlands at Castle Espie on the shores of Strangford Lough. As an introduction to this beautifully restored avian reserve, you will follow a naturalist through the salt marshes, estuaries, tidal lagoons and woodlands. You can expect to see vast numbers of native and migratory birds, some of them rather exotic. While pausing at camouflaged bird hides that allow for up-close viewing, you may spot kingfishers, Brent geese, terns and countless songbirds such as linnets, a type of finch with an easy-to-recognize twittering call. It can be heartwarming and quite amusing to watch the newly hatched downy ducklings practice swimming and dive for food. Otters and butterflies are also abundant. The naturalist will help identify the various species and describe their characteristics. Time will also be allowed to browse an environmental art gallery and explore independently.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through wetlands that have been hailed for their restoration and sustainable design.
• Follow a naturalist that will describe the extraordinary flora and fauna.
• Watch countless species of birds, which are drawn to the wetlands’ diverse habitats.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Zip through Placencia Lagoon on a wave runner leaving a rooster tail in your wake and the mainland in your rear view mirror. After watching a short orientation video that will help maximize the experience, you will hop aboard a two-person wave runner and tear off across the lagoon. You can drive the personal watercraft or be the passenger. It’s up to you. Either way, the ride will be exhilarating from start to finish. To ensure that you see all the sights, a guide will lead the way with the wave runners following more or less caravan-style. The numerous mangrove-rimmed islands that you will spot scattered about are well-protected, as their ecologically important trees filter impurities from the water and stabilize the shoreline. The lagoon’s water is typically smooth enough so you can easily carve your way across the surface without encountering any wakes other than your own.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Tear across the typically smooth waters of Placencia Lagoon in a two-person wave runner.
• Drive the wave runner or be the passenger, if you prefer.
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride and gorgeous natural scenery in every direction.

HIGHLIGHTS • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Escape together with a private Couples Cabana at the Great Life Lagoon. Perfectly sized for two, these shaded retreats feature plush seating, prime access to nearby bars—giving you and your companion a relaxing poolside retreat with all the comforts of an upgraded island experience.

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Explore two contemporary landmarks that have transformed Belfast with an Knowledgeable guide that will describe how the massive projects reflect the city’s history. Victoria Square is the largest shopping center in Northern Ireland and its construction exposed much about the city’s past. Your guide will explain how Belfast’s original docks and several prehistoric settlements were unearthed as the foundation for Victoria Square was dug. These underground discoveries reveal how Belfast developed over the centuries. Belfast’s maritime heritage will come to light in Titanic Belfast, an attraction built on the exact site where the ill-fated Titanic was designed, built and launched. While browsing the exhibits, you will also gain an appreciation for the building that houses them. The aluminum-clad structure looks like four ship hulls connected to an atrium lined with metal panels much like those that covered the Titanic. The guide will point out other similarities between the ship and the building, all of them fascinating.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold two ultramodern buildings with a knowledgeable guide that will offer an insider’s view.
• Discover what was unearthed during the construction of Belfast’s largest shopping center.
• Be awed by the maritime-influenced design of Titanic Belfast and browse the exhibits inside.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

When you're this close to the second largest reef system in the world, snorkeling is at is best. Tabyana Beach is the only place in West Bay where you can literally walk off the beach and get to the reef channel within 70 feet. Whether a beginner or experienced, snorkelers can see a variety of marine life in the warm, clear turquoise waters. Discover the lost Caribbean here where coconut, grape, and almond trees converge with a seemingly endless white sand beach and the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

Enjoy the strains of Caribbean music and the cooling trade winds as you relax in paradise. When you’ve worked up an appetite there’s hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, beans & rice, cole slaw, watermelon, pineapple, papaya, lemonade and iced tea waiting for you. At Tabyana Beach, it's all about relaxation, natural beauty, and, of course, a whole lot of fun!

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Ride a double-decker bus through Dublin, hopping on and off at the destinations that interest you the most. The beauty of this tour is that it allows you to linger at the attractions that sound most intriguing, so you will never feel rushed or compelled to leave. The buses operate throughout the day and make continuous loops around Dublin, taking you to the must-see landmarks. Once onboard, you will receive a route map that explains the two dozen destinations on the Red Loop, making it easy to choose your favorite ones. You might hop off at the National Gallery of Ireland, the Irish Whiskey Museum, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and Trinity College, home to the priceless Book of Kells. The offerings are so diverse that whatever your interests, you will surely find attractions that match them. You also have the option of staying on the bus the entire time it loops through Dublin.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a bus around Dublin, stopping at the attractions that you find most appealing.
• Stay as long as you like in each attraction to enhance your understanding of it.
• Hop on another bus whenever you please and ride it to another intriguing destination.
• Use the provided route map and headphones to easily plan your exploration of the city.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

After a brief orientation on how to use the Mirage Eclipse Pedalboard you will pedal out of the confines of the Harvest Caye Lagoon and will navigate along beautiful mangroves in the Placencia Lagoon. Your guide will point out and explain about the local marine life and how crucial it is to protect the local eco-system, while looking for our resident manatees that come to graze on the sea grass that grows in the area. Cruise through the water silently, easily seeing what’s below from this vantage point. These pedalboards are easy to maneuver and require no previous experience. It's wider than a paddleboard and its hull and handlebars are optimized for stability, with steering control at your fingertips.

Make the most of your day at Great Tides Waterpark with a private cabana for up to six guests, including full-day waterpark admissions — your shaded spot to relax, recharge, and come and go as you please. Set close to the slides and experiences, each cabana provides a comfortable private space to reset between moments and includes one bottle of sparkling wine, a fruit basket, chips and salsa, one bottle of water per person, towels and bar service throughout the day.

Explore four exciting zones throughout the park — Tidal Tower, Cliffside Cove, Wandering River, and Splash Cay — featuring 19 total waterslides, including 11 main attractions and 8 kid-friendly slides in the splash zone.