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Tour the city like a local by riding around Puerto Princesa in the back of a motorized tricycle, one of the most popular means of public transportation. The driver will provide enlightening commentary during the stops, beginning at Plaza Cuartel. Now a national historic site, the plaza stands as a grim reminder of the atrocities of World War II, as 150 American prisoners of war died there when the Japanese set fire to their garrison beneath the park. Across the street, you will pause for photos of the neo-classical Immaculate Conception Cathedral, where the first mass was held in the city. You will discover more about Palawan as you visit Palawan Museum. Free time will also be allotted so you can meander about a local market and stroll the tree-lined promenade along the bay.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride around town in motorized tricycle while a local adds commentary.
• See the iconic cathedral where the city’s first mass was held in 1872.
• Enjoy free time at a local market and by strolling the bayside promenade.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. Wear a swimsuit under your clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Gain an overall understanding of Saigon through landmark architecture that reflects the changing face of the metropolis known as Ho Chi Minh City since 1976. In the lively district of Cholon, you will browse the bustling Binh Tay Market and a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. For a more contemporary perspective, you will view Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, a modernistic white building that was home to the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon presents a glimpse into colonial life, as the French constructed it in the mid-1800s. The ornate Central Post Office is another French-built colonial gem. If not for the large portrait of Ho Chi Minh inside, you might think you were in Paris. Saigon is also known for its artisans, especially those that make lacquerware, a traditional skill that you will observe in a workshop.

Explore a vast underground network of tunnels that hid and protected thousands of Viet Cong troops during the Vietnam War. The section that you will tour lies beneath the Cu Chi district in the countryside north of Ho Chi Minh City. Communist forces began digging the tunnels in the late 1948, when they were fighting the French for independence. As you will discover, the tunnels span thousands of miles and once hid an underground city of sorts with living quarters, smokeless kitchens, hospitals and schools. The tunnels were typically five feet high and not even three feet wide, with air passages to the surface camouflaged to look like natural holes from tree roots or animals. The tunnels that you will traverse have been expanded somewhat for safety and convenience. Digging the tunnels was an incredibly arduous and time-consuming endeavor, as they were often dug by hand. Before abandoning them, the Viet Cong left booby traps for the invading troops.

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This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter. Your mobility equipment (manual or electric) must not exceed the following dimensions: W 33", L 51", H 75".

Those guests that are companions, use a cane or walker, or have limited mobility issues must book the companion tour code: ORJ_A1 ACCESSIBLE Companion: Oranjestad & Natural Bridge.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Explore the lively capital of Oranjestad and admire Aruba’s natural beauty for a remarkably comprehensive look at the island. A brief but panoramic drive along resort-rimmed Eagle Beach, Druif Beach and Arashi Beach will bring you to the California Lighthouse. The island’s oldest lighthouse, it offers unparalleled 360° vistas of Aruba’s northwestern tip. A few miles farther down the coast, you will find the abandoned Bushiribana Gold Mill, a reminder of the gold fever that swept Aruba after gold was discovered in 1824. More than three million pounds of it were eventually processed, much of it at Bushiribana. You will also see the Ayo Rock formations, a cluster of boulders on which the indigenous Arawaks created petroglyphs, and the remains of the Natural Bridge, a rock arch that collapsed into the sea in 2005. The allure of Oranjestad is quite cosmopolitan, especially if you are interested in shopping during free time.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a scenic drive along Druif Beach, Eagle Beach and Arashi.
• Take in the unparalleled views while driving along the coast to the California Lighthouse.
• Delve into the history of Aruba’s little-known gold rush at a 19th-century gold mill.
• Pause for photos of the Natural Bridge and see how the pounding surf has affected it.
• Enjoy free time in Oranjestad browsing the shops and other appealing areas.
• See the Ayo rock formations, described as Bedrock City in the animated show, the Flintstones.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.

Get a good grasp of country life by visiting characteristic attractions in a variety of rural areas. In the village of Ba Ria, you will see how rice is grown in vast paddies. Much of that rice will then be sold in markets like the one you will browse in the village. As you wander at a local market among open stalls displaying most everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to tobacco and whole fish, you will be treated to a genuine look at daily life. You will also make a stop at a local Cao Dai temple, where worshippers honor Buddha, Jesus, Confucius, and Laozi. Then, visit a farmer's home where they produce moonshine for the local community. On your way back to the ship, enjoy a relaxing break at a countryside coffee shop and savor a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee.

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The dynamic city of Hong Kong is boisterous, bustling, modern, exciting, vibrant, mysterious, entertaining, tempting and above all, enigmatic. This tour introduces you to the secrets of Hong Kong, where ancient traditions flourish side-by-side with an ultramodern city.

Drive to Hong Kong Island where you’ll take the Peak Tram for an exciting ascent to the top. Enjoy magnificent views of the city and harbor from this vantage point.

Your scenic drive heads towards the south end of Hong Kong Island. Pause for photos at, Repulse Bay, one of Hong Kong’s most beautiful and popular beaches. Visit the renowned floating village of Aberdeen for a memorable experience. Even though commercial towers and factories have engulfed this district in recent years, Aberdeen still maintains the characteristics of a traditional fishing village. Here, you’ll take the sampan - a wooden small boat, to zigzag along the small alleys of the village to have a close-look of the boat community.

Stop to visit HK's largest jewelry factory, where artists are at work to create some of the best winning designs using precious & semi-precious stones. Pass chic Wan Chai and the impressive financial district before returning to Kowloon and the ship.

The Discover Island Tour combines an interesting look at the countryside of Curacao and the city of Willemstad and a visit to three of the major attractions of this Dutch island.

Drive past the salt flats and flamingoes before proceeding to the spectacular Hato Caves, a dramatic collection of grottos filled with stalactites, stalagmites and crystal-clear pools, centuries in the making.

From the Hato Caves you continue to the Curacao Museum in Otrabanda. The museum combines contemporary art with an exhibition of life in Curacao during the mid-nineteenth century. Cross the Queen Juliana Bridge and enjoy a magnificent view over Punda and Otrobanda, the 2 sides of our natural harbor, St Ana Bay.

Enjoy a taste of the world famous Blue Curacao Liqueur at the Chobolobo Liqueur Factory. Next, your guide will point out major points of interest as you drive through Punda in the heart of Willemstad. If you wish to stay in town, you may leave the tour at this point; otherwise it is a short five-minute drive back to the ship.

Visit the preferred popular beach resort destination of the residents of Saigon, Vung Tau, also known as Cap St. Jacque during the French occupation. Enjoy the views of the hillsides dotted with attractive villas now converted into guesthouses and the many good sandy beaches for swimming and sightseeing. Your tour takes you on a scenic drive around large Mountain with a stop to visit the Buddhist Pagoda and fishing village for photo opportunities. Visit the White Villa that is Vung Tau ancient museum, built for the French Governor and later used as an exile place for the Vietnamese King Thanh Thai. The villa houses a collection of artifacts from the XVIII century, rescued from a sunken merchant ship. You’ll enjoy the panoramic view of the beach and city from the former king’s room. Drive to the Whale temple, where locals come to pray to the South Sea God of fishermen. Visitors are welcome to visit and admire its impressive display of all things whale, from paintings and bones to statues. Before going back to the ship, visit a market in Vung tau.

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Observe the wonders underwater through the completely transparent hull of a boat and then snorkel the crystal-clear waters for another perspective of the marine life. Unlike boats with only see-through bottoms, this one is almost entirely made of clear polycarbonate resin so there is nothing to block your view of life beneath the sea. Even the seating is transparent. Yet the boat is strong and sturdy enough to accommodate an outboard motor so you can easily zip through the water. You will pass over shipwrecks and coral reefs teeming with colorful fish before pausing at a sand bar that attracts huge numbers of red-cushion starfish, the largest species of starfish in the Caribbean Sea. Snorkeling will offer an even closer look at the bountiful marine life off Cozumel. Expect to see an ever-changing parade of tropical fish of every imaginable shape, color and size, including black groupers, neon-colored parrotfish and pinkish-purple Creole wrasses.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise through the crystal-clear sea in a boat with a hull that is 100% transparent.
• Enjoy an uninterrupted view of the marine life below.
• Observe the largest species of starfish in the Caribbean while pausing at a sand bar.
• Snorkel the crystal-clear waters of a coral reef for a closer view of the marine life.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Make the most of your time in Barcelona by visiting the top-rated attractions without worrying about how to get to them or the cost. Your Attraction Pass includes transportation and the entrance fees to the most popular destinations. Start your journey by taking a Walking Tour around Barcelona´s highlights to learn more about the city and experience the day-to-day first-hand. Discover Plaça Catalunya on your own, a large plaza embossed with sculptures and monumental buildings, continue exploring and choose to enter Casa Batlló or Casa Amatller, the façade of both building are beautiful with many hidden details inside! Visit other attractions such as the Casa Vicens Gaudí and Poble Espanyol that shows all of Spain's architectural history in one open air museum. The pass also entitles you to skip the line at the Sagrada Familia, so you won’t waste any time. You can spend about eight hours, exploring the destinations by the hand of your escort, and at the end you can explore on your own or board the double-decker to get panoramic views of the city.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Use the Attraction Pass to see Barcelona’s best attractions at no additional cost.
• Ride a double decker bus around town, stopping at the attractions included in our curated path.
• Stay as long as your escort suggested at each attraction to enhance your understanding of it.
• Return to the cruise ship with your group.

Explore Moorea's beauty from above and below sea level during this relaxing sailing and swimming excursion aboard a catamaran.

Depart the pier aboard your catamaran. As you sail across these incredibly scenic waters to some of French Polynesia's coastline and enjoy a great scenic view of the majestic mountain.

Upon reaching the clear waters of the lagoon, the captain will drop anchor and after receiving a safety briefing, your crew will invite you to a refreshing swim.

Explore the rugged back roads of the Dominican countryside on your way to a leisurely day on the beaches of Coconut Cove. Experience a 45-minute off-road adventure before arriving at your own personal beach oasis.

Soak your feet in the warm blue ocean and take advantage of the kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkel equipment available for rent at Coconut Cove. Discover the tropical colors beneath the bay surface, navigating the waters of this shallow reef.