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We are very happy to offer our cruise guests the opportunity of reserving selected Cozumel and Calica shore excursions in advance.... and all at a discount over the higher onboard prices.   This will ensure that you avoid the long reservation lines onboard the ship and provide you with a better chance at getting the tours you want before they sell out.   The following tours are only available at these rates in advance and will not be available onboard the ship.  These are exclusively available to our guests only.   In addition to the savings of time and money, our group will be met by our designated representative in each port.  The reservation process is very simple and quick! 

1.  Select and indicate the excursions you wish to participate in .

2.  Click the submit button at the end of this page and fill in the order sheet that will pop up.

3.  Your order will be processed and confirmation and prepaid tickets sent to you, generally within 48 hours of your order.  Departure times and information will be listed on each ticket  

There are so many things to do in each port and by ordering in advance here or by phone you can start enjoying the cruise the minute you step aboard.    We look forward to receiving your order today!  You may also phone you reservations to 1-800-929-4548.

 

Cozumel, Mexico

TROPICAL JUNGLE  JEEP  SAFARI
Duration: 4 hours     Departs shortly after arrival in port
$86.00 per person - excursions

The tour begins when you will dock at the Island pier walking to board your four-wheel drive vehicle and get ready for a real Cozumel adventure! Your bilingual guides will give you a safety briefing and away you go to experience the beauty the Island. The first stop will be an exclusive beach club where you will have to the opportunity to snorkel over one of Cozumel's most amazing reefs. After exploring the clear Caribbean water with it is tropical fish and colorful coral formations, jump in your 4 X 4 vehicle to travel back in time. You will be taken to El Cedral-Cozumel's very first settlement, revealing the fascinating history of Mayan culture. You will visit the little village of about 20 families and 150 years old church build along side the mystic ruin there. Then leave the past behind you as the adventure will continue on to "Palancar", a private beach paradise where a  light lunch will be waiting for you. There you can take a walk along the beach, play a volleyball game, swim in the turquoise Caribbean Sea or take a siesta under the shade of your umbrella or hammock.
After beach break you will back to your 4 X 4 vehicle and you will drive on the other side of the island to see a natural rock formation know by locals as "El Mirador". Enjoy the return journey to your ship with the tropical breezes, the warm glow of the sun and the scenic view of the aqua-blue Caribbean Sea. At the end of tour you will have an optional drop-off at downtown for shopping (not included pier return) or back to your Ship in your own 4 X 4 vehicle.

CATAMARAN SAILING & SNORKELING ADVENTURE
Duration: 3 hours    Afternoon departure
$49.00 per person - excursions
Depart the pier  on the deck of our beautiful chartered catamaran. The highlight of the tour comes when we anchor over a a fantastic reef. The tour includes 3 hours of sailing & snorkeling over 2 different reefs with bottled freshwater ,soda, and "nibbles". After swimming and snorkeling its back to the ship with the late afternoon and evening reserved for fun in town. An English speaking tour guide is onboard for fun and safety.

ATV / KAYAK & SNORKELING ADVENTURE
Duration: 5 hours  12:15 pm departure

$80.00 per person - excursions

Shortly after arrival, the adventure begins with a transfer to our staging area.  Here you will board specially designed Honda ATV's (2 persons per vehicle) . Travel over 20 miles of backcountry roads, rocky and sand trails and jungle.   A stop will be made at Hanan Beach for kayaking and snorkeling- equipment provided.  During the tour we will also visit the small Mayan ruin of La Palma .  A light picnic lunch is included along with soft drinks and purified water.  In case of rough seas, the tour will go to Castillo Real instead of kayaking and snorkeling.   Single ATVs are available at $90 per person.   Please request this in the comment section of the order form 

CLEAR KAYAK & BEACH BREAK
Duration: 2 1/2 - 3  hours
$55.00 per person - excursions
View the Caribbean Sea as you’ve never seen it before – gliding over the coral reef in your Clear Kayak! Your guide will greet you at the pier and take you to Cozumel’s newest and hottest beach club – exclusive Uvas Beach. There you will board your transparent kayak and paddle out into the waters of the crystal clear Caribbean. Then, look down through your crystal clear Kayak to see how blue that ocean really is and how bright those tropical fish are as they swim through the incredible coral reef right beneath you. Your guide will lead you through the most beautiful parts of the reef where the sea life abounds with colors galore. After the kayak, return to the beautiful white sandy beach to relax in the shade, soak up the sun, splash in the waves or swim in the pool. Enjoy a complimentary drink from the bar, and when the time’s up, you still have the option to return to your ship or stay a little longer in this tropical paradise.

 PLAYA SOL BEACH BREAK 
$26.00 per person - excursions
Take a break at the fabulous Playa Sol Beach Club. The beach is located approximately 10 miles from the town, so just take a taxi to Playa Sol Beach Club. Arriving at Playa Sol you will be directed to the activities desk where you will be greeted and given an orientation package. Included in your ticket is open bar, use of the beach, pool, kayaks, sunfish sailboats, beach floats and a large water trampoline. Kindly note there are only a limited number of "water toys." Rest rooms with changing facilities and freshwater showers are available for your convenience. Take it as easy or as active as you want. Your stay is at your own discretion and a Mexican style buffet is available at an extra cost should you feel a little hungry. You decide how long you want to stay and when you are ready to leave. Taxis will be available in the parking lot. Don't forget your towel, swimsuit, sun hat and sunscreen. One way taxi fare is approximately $12.00 per taxi. Taxis hold up to four persons.

HIDEAWAY BEACH & SPEEDBOAT SAFARI 
Duration: 4 hours     Departs shortly after arrival in port
$89.00 per person - excursions
Get away from it all behind the wheel of your very own 2-person speedboat and head towards Cozumel's North side to a hidden lagoon and beach. Your adventure begins as you are greeted on the pier by your English-speaking guide. After a short taxi ride, you arrive at a local beach where the boats await you. After a safety orientation on the boats and the issue of lifejackets, then it's time to take the wheel. You'll cruise along the northern coastline in a sapphire and emerald sea until you come upon a hidden lagoon encircled by tropical mangroves. Dock your boat on the beach and experience its pure white sand and crystal clear waters. Enjoy a Mexican grilled buffet and bask in the sun, swim in the ocean or explore this isolated getaway. After soaking in all the beauties of Hideaway Beach, it's time to get back in your boat for the return trip to the local beach where there will be time to use the facilities to change and freshen up before returning to the ship.  Very limited space !

COZUMEL SNORKELING & SCUBA ADVENTURES
App. 2 Hrs.
$26.00 per person for snorkeling / $74 per person for scuba - snorkeling excursions - scuba excursions
Regardless of your experience, snorkeling and diving in Cozumel is a must! We have arranged for you to experience one of the world's best underwater reef systems in Cozumel. All participants are met on the pier and transported to our dive shop, located at Dzul Ha. You will be outfitted with professional gear and always attended to by our experienced guides. Snorkelers are escorted to the reef and beginners are all given proper instruction and assistance. The Discover Scuba excursion offers beginning scuba divers introductory diving instruction and includes all equipment. After the brief course of basics, our dive master will escort you into the water off of the beach. Slowly working your way out to the reefs, you will begin to see why experienced divers rave about this popular sport. Our Certified Scuba package (C-card required) provides experienced divers the opportunity of experiencing the reefs that have made Cozumel famous. All dive packages includes full gear. Should you wish to do one of the other excursions listed above, we will do everything possible to coordinate departure times.

** Please indicate in the comment section whether you are requesting Certified or Beginner Scuba

Calica, Mexico

THE MAYAN RUINS OF TULUM AND XELHA LAGOON  

$80.00 per person - excursions
App. 7 Hrs.

See the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea from the ancient Mayan City and fortress built along the seashore. During the bus trip to Tulum, a guide will brief you on the sights you are about to see. At Tulum, an English-speaking guide will take you to visit the ruins, considered to be the most important on the Yucatan Peninsula. The centrally located public, administrative, civic and religious buildings are ringed by a protective wall on three sides and the sea on the other. The site was occupied as far back as 600 A.D. However, it was most densely populated around 1200 A.D. You will be struck by the pyramid-shaped El Castillo, sitting atop a forty-foot cliff, which dominates the city. The nearby Temple of the Descending God, provides an equally excellent insight into the architecture of the Mayan people, who reached considerable heights in the Arts and Sciences, only to decline and vanish for no apparent reason. You will visit these and many others of the more than sixty structures of the ancient fortress. Continue on to Xel-Ha, a beautiful natural aquarium formed by two interlocking lagoons. Have the opportunity to swim, take a tube ride in the lagoon or just relax on a hammock.


 We urge you to reserve early if you wish to be a part of our special excursions.  Please note  that these are being offered in advance exclusively to our group. As these are exclusive to us. if you wait to reserve excursion when you are onboard you will not be traveling with our group with the hundreds of others on cruise line excursions. If you have any specific excursion requests please call Port Promotions at 1-800-929-4548 and we will do all possible to secure your requested tours.

 


 

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