SHORE EXCURSIONS

This tour offers the ideal combination of sailing and snorkeling. After a short stroll, you’ll board your catamaran, which features a shaded lounge and spacious deck, for a cruise through historic Nassau Harbor en route to one of two spectacular reefs. Here, you’ll see natural coral reefs teaming with the ocean’s wildlife on a snorkel adventure.

During your sail, you’ll receive your snorkel gear and instructions from the knowledgeable crew, who will accompany you into the water to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Guests will receive complimentary fruit punch & water after snorkeling. Onboard beverages purchases from our bar can be made with a major credit card. No cash purchases.

This unique, family owned, century-old hacienda belongs to the Ortuno family, whose wealth comes from ancestral agricultural production of sugarcane, coffee and macadamia nuts. This hacienda is nestled in the mountains of Turrialba offering wonderful views of the valley, river and the endless fields that dot the landscape.

Upon arrival at the hacienda, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the cultivation and processing of sugarcane. An introduction to coffee cultivation will show you the process from the red coffee berry, to the roasted coffee bean, followed by a coffee tasting session. You’ll also visit a macadamia nut drying and pealing plant.

After lunch, you’ll visit a picturesque colonial metal-and-wood chapel brought by German pilgrims in 1880. A shop offering the hacienda’s products including coffee, macadamia nuts and organic sugarcane products may be purchased.

This tour takes you to an unforgettable collection of beautiful spots in and around Ocho Rios. You’ll visit the island’s premier attraction, Dunn’s River Falls. It’s a place of unique beauty where the river cascades over a giant limestone staircase to a white sand beach and the warm Caribbean Sea.

Take a guided tour of Konoko Falls and Park, where you’ll be at one with nature and inspired by its natural beauty. Your tour will lead you through the expansive grounds where many photo opportunities await. See the sparkling koi fishponds, natural springs, indigenous birds, animals and its soothing signature waterfall. Visit the small museum that showcases artifacts throughout Jamaica's history.

Discover the lush vegetation of ferns and gigantic trees that form canopies over the roadway on your drive through Fern Gully. A final stop is made in the town for shopping before returning to the ship.

Start your tour of the beautiful city of Cartagena with a photo stop at San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, situated outside the walled city and considered the largest Spanish fort in the New World. Continue to the Old City and wander through narrow cobblestone streets and squares while you admire the Colonial architecture, balconies and old churches. Your next stop will be the Inquisition Palace.

Enjoy a folkloric show during your visit to the Navy Museum which was established in 1986. Here, you’ll find historic military efforts of Cartagena, see the wealth of historical artifacts, maritime life and naval history of Colombia. A bottle of water or soft drink will be served upon arrival at the museum. Before returning to your ship, enjoy panoramic sightseeing through Bocagrande, the modern part of the city.

Relax and be transported through time on the Old Town Trolley. This one and a half-hour (without hopping off) tour covers over 100 points of interest as you weave through the narrow streets of Old Town. Key West has one of the largest historic districts in the U.S. filled with tropical plants, flowers and charming wooden cottages, houses and mansions. On the tour you’ll pass through the historic seaport, by the Southernmost Point and Duval Street, and unearth the stories of its unique heritage. You’ll be transported from the golden age of settlement through the exciting days of the railroad, and discover island life through the years of the Great Depression. You’ll quickly see why Key West has been home to writers and poets, musicians and artists, and visitors. Your tour will conclude at Mallory Square, filled with great shops and attractions including the Key West Aquarium and Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum.

Depart the Port of Miami in your air-conditioned motorcoach with a knowledgeable guide to explore the diversity of Miami and neighboring cities. Drive over the MacArthur causeway past the private residential islands of Star Island and Fisher Island - home to Gloria Estefan, Naomi Campbell and many other well-known faces, to visit South Beach, which has the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Marvel at the new home of 'The New World Symphony' considered by many to be one of the greatest works of world famous architect Frank Gehry.

Drive along Brickell Ave. in downtown Miami - the second largest financial center in the USA to charming and laid back Coconut Grove, once the home base of Pan Am. Continue to 'The City Beautiful' - Coral Gables, an upmarket residential area with multi-million dollar homes, the home campus of the University of Miami and the landmark Biltmore Hotel. On the way to the airport drive past the area now known as Little Havana where many Cuban refugees first settled after the 1956 revolution.

Take a scenic ride through downtown Acapulco and along the coast, heading south. About 20 miles away, on a tranquil beach, is the Sea Turtle Rescue Center. Operated by a local environmentalist, the center works to improve the chances of survival for the endangered species of Golfina sea turtles. Learn how the program works and see the baby turtles in various stages of development, from their eggs to the holding tanks where the hatchlings are ready to return to the sea.

Walk down to the shoreline where the turtles will be named before they are released into the water. The number of turtles that are ready for release may not always match the number of participants. A short shopping stop will be made on the way back to your ship.

Quintessential Bermuda exudes sophistication, subtropical climates and easygoing lifestyles. Though known as an island, Bermuda actually is a cluster of smaller inter-connecting islands surrounded by shallow reefs, turquoise water and pink sand beaches.

Tour Buses will pick up shipside where you embark on a scenic drive across the island’s, through small villages, over drawbridges, into historic town’s and lively cities. Sightsee along the South Shore offering views of strings of pink sand beaches with azure blue waters.

Stop at the Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse for opportunities to photograph 360-degree panoramic views of the island. Pass-by the manicured gardens and lush rolling hills of the Botanical Gardens, where your guide will point out the official residence of Bermuda’s Premier, “Camden House”.

Tour winding roads with orderly hedges into the cobble-stoned streets of the old town of St. George’s. A tour stop here allows time to explore tiny alleyways and roads steeped in history or pick up a unique keepsake from the old Town souvenir shops.

Continue along the North Shoreline to the lively capital, City of Hamilton, a bustle of activity of International and local business, restaurants and bars. Browse and shop along famed Front Street, lined with boutique shops, souvenir storefronts, cafés and pubs.

When ready, choose the ferry that suits and enjoy a comfortable high-speed cruise via the million-dollar waterfront pastel homes, residential summer homes scattered along the islands of the Great Sound while en-route back to your ship.

Visit the Bio Diversity Museum and learn about the origin of the Isthmus of Panama and its incredible impact on the planets biodiversity and discover the ingenuity of the Panama Canal at Miraflores Locks Visitors Center.

The Bio Diversity Museum, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry was conceived to tell a story about the origin of the Isthmus of Panama and its incredible impact on the planet’s biodiversity. The galleries were conceived by Bruce Mau, founder of the Institute without Boundaries and the scientific content was developed by a group of scientists from the Smithsonian Institute and the University of Panama.

Leaving the museum, enjoy a scenic drive over the palm-lined Amador Causeway with fantastic views of the downtown skyline. This causeway was built with excavated material during the construction of the Panama Canal, it took 18 million yards of solid rock. Originally part of a military base, this is now a popular recreational area with shops, restaurants and a marina attracting locals and visitors alike.

You’ll also visit the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center which offers exhibits about the canal operations with interactive modules, video presentations and models of the Panama Canal. Hopefully you’ll also have an opportunity to see a vessel transit the Miraflores Locks’ chambers.

Explore and discover the magnificent city of Cartagena. Begin with a stop at San Felipe de Barajas situated outside the walled city for a panoramic view of this monumental fort considered to be the most outstanding feat of Spanish military engineering in the New World.

Continue to Las Bovedas Artisan Center, built as dungeons and as a means of storage. Walk through narrow cobblestone streets and squares inside the walled city. Wander through Plaza de Bolivar which features a statue of its namesake. Visit the Inquisition Palace, established in the year 1610 to punish any crimes against the Catholic faith. You’ll see samples of jails and torture chambers.

Next, visit the San Pedro Claver cloister and monastery built in homage to the protector of slaves. Continue to the Navy Museum which includes a folk show and beverage. Before returning to your ship you will have a free time to explore by your own into the walled city and enjoy panoramic sightseeing through Bocagrande, the modern part of the city.

Join Rising Son Cruises for Bermuda’s ultimate sailing experience. Lounge in the roomy shaded cockpit, or lie out on one of the huge trampolines. Chat with the crew about Bermuda's past and present as you cruise toward beautiful and secluded swim sites.

The catamaran will anchor in six feet of water, where you may choose to swim up to the nearby beach, kayak or kick around with the crew's snorkel gear.

After 1.5 hours of playtime, you’ll be welcomed back aboard for unlimited complimentary Rum Swizzles. Let the island music get you into the vacation spirit as you head out for another hour of true catamaran sailing.

For something truly different this is a perfect choice - cruise into the notorious Bermuda Triangle! As the stars shine brightly overhead, your Captain’s lively commentary will amuse you, as you barely notice the boat slipping into complete darkness. Watch in wonder through the glass bottom as the boat's underwater lights illuminate the depths for you.

Your knowledgeable crew will explain the mysterious civilizations of coral and fish that appear beneath, while you enjoy Bermuda’s “night life” from a completely different point of view. A complimentary rum swizzle or complimentary soft drink and cash bar available on return trip.