The terraced waterfall near Ocho Rios known as Dunn’s River Falls is a local landmark around the area, and this approximately five-and-a-half-hour excursion is a chance to view and explore its cascades. 

After boarding your bus and departing from the pier, there’s a short scenic drive that transports you to Dunn’s River Falls on the north coast of Jamaica. This 183-metre-long waterfall empties into the Caribbean Sea and even featured in the first James Bond film, Dr. No. 

Once arrived, you’ll have approximately two hours and 15 minutes at the site. There’s the opportunity to take a guided climb of the falls, which includes a brief pause at a spot where you can move directly into the cascading water, creating a soothing effect on tired muscles. Alternatively, you can simply watch others tackle the climb from a lookout spot and enjoy the view. 

For history buffs, there’s a plaque installed by the Jamaican Historical Society, which marks the site of the 1657 battle of Las Chorreras (which roughly translates as “the waterfalls”).  

After your time at Dunn’s River Falls, an approximately 15-minute transfer takes you to a restaurant by the sea. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy an approximately one-hour lunch featuring traditional Jamaican dishes. Following lunch, you’ll depart for the drive back to the port, lasting around one hour, which includes an optional shopping stop, time permitting. 

Important information: guests are recommended to wear swimwear under comfortable clothing, high-factor sunscreen and to bring a towel plus a change of clothing if swimwear is not worn at the waterfall. Slip-proof or water shoes should be worn since climbing the falls’ many terraced steps is both strenuous and very slippery. Water shoes are available for purchase during the tour at guests expenses. Lockers available at additional cost, rental is at the guests own risk. Guests wishing to climb the falls must be at least 92 cm/3 ft. in height. Guests will not be permitted to jump from the falls. Dunn’s River Falls is not available for pregnant women or anyone with heart, neck, back, walking or knee problems.  The falls have two entry / exit points: one at the bottom of the falls and another midway, at the whirlpool area, prior to reaching the top. If at one point, guests don’t want to continue climbing the falls, depending on where the climbing started, they may be able to exit earlier and wait for the rest of the group. There may be a queue to climb the falls.  Please advise of any food allergies. Menu subject to change. 

Salads

Lettuce, Cole Slaw, Quinoa Salad With Black Beans & Chickpeas, Cucumber With Dill, Marinated Tomatoes (Fresh Herbs)

Main Dishes

Escovitched Tofu (Tofu, Carrots, Choco, Natural Seasoning, Olive Oil)

Curried Split Peas (Peas, Curried Powder, Natural Seasoning)

Veggie Mince Bolognaise (Veggie Mince, Tomatoes, Natural Seasoning)

Stir Fried Vegetables (Cabbage, Pac Choy, Carrots, Garlic, Onions, Bell Peppers, Natural Seasoning)

Veg Jalloff Rice (Rice, Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Natural Seasoning)

Whole Grain Pasta

Baked Plantain – Hot Potato Salad (Sweet Potato, Irish Potato, Olive Oil, Garlic, Onions, Salt & Pepper)

Dessert

Vegan Banana Bread (Bananas, Flour, Natural Sweetener, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Vanilla, Coconut Milk, Vegetable Oil)

Assorted Fruits

Refreshment

Natural Fruit Punch Or Coconut Water & Bottled Water

From gliding through the air on fairground rides to ascending a natural wonder, there’s plenty of excitement on this excursion, lasting around four and a half hours.  

The fun stars with a short transfer to Mystic Mountain, an adventure park located in a tropical rainforest. After a brief orientation talk, it’s on to the first ride of the day – Sky Explorer. Lasting around 15 minutes, this chairlift takes you to heights of up to 210 metres (700 feet), offering views of Ocho Rios and its coastline. 

Next, you will tackle the Bobsled, inspired by Jamaica’s celebrated Olympic bobsled team. Once the ride has finished snaking downhill for 1,000 metres (3,280 feet), the thrills continue with the Raggamuffin. This inverted ride consists of the track running above your head and your feet dangle down in the air, featuring 14 high-speed turns. 

Next, the Sky Explorer chairlift returns you to the park entrance on a journey of around 15 minutes, before a quick transfer to Dunn’s River Falls. This local landmark extends across more than 180 metres and is one of the few falls that drop directly into the Caribbean Sea. Over the course of approximately two hours and five minutes, a guide will lead you up past the cascades, where you’ll be rewarded with impressive views. Once you’ve descended the falls, a transfer of around 15 minutes returns to the port, concluding the excursion. 

Important information:  Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. Wear sturdy rubber-soled shoes or bring a pair with you if you choose to climb Dunn’s River Falls.  Please be advised that the Falls can be very slippery in places.  Jumping from the falls is not permitted.  Bring a swimsuit and towel; lockers are available at the falls and Mystic Mountain for a nominal fee. Children must be at least 54” in height to ride the bobsled without being accompanied by a paying adult. Guests must be at least 46” tall to participate on the Ragga Ride.  Guests wishing to climb the falls must be at least 92 cm/3 ft. in height. The maximum weight restriction to participate on the bobsled is of 163 kg / 360 lbs. The order of the tour may be reversed. This tour is considered unsuitable for pregnant women and guests with pre-existing back, neck, or knee problems. 

Get back to nature on this excursion of approximately five hours, which lets you explore some of Jamaica’s natural treasures, followed by time at the beach. 

The excursion starts with a short transfer to Konoko Falls, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour lasting around 50 minutes. As you wander and admire the colourful flora of this botanical garden and waterfall, your guide will tell you about the site’s endemic Jamaican plant life. 

You’ll also visit the Yassai viewpoint, situated at the top of Konoko Falls and providing views across Ocho Rios and the waterfall itself – make sure to have your camera handy to capture the scene. Your time at Konko Falls ends with a complimentary and refreshing fruit punch at the venue’s bar and restaurant – a great way to cool down after your walk. 

Next, you’ll be taken on a sightseeing drive through central Ocho Rios, lasting around 50 minutes, before continuing to the nearby town of Discovery Bay. Your destination is Puerto Seco Beach, a beach club stretching out over 10 acres where you’ll be able to enjoy approximately two hours and 10 minutes of free time, which includes time for a complimentary buffet lunch. You can also use your free time to wander the white sands, relax on the beach, take a swim in the Caribbean Sea or the pool, or enjoy the in-house entertainment. After the free time comes to an end, a transfer of approximately 45 minutes returns to the port, concluding the excursion. 

Important information: Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate.  Should wear comfortable clothing, swimwear, water shoes or sneakers, bring towels, high SPF sunscreen and sunglasses. Water activities available at an additional cost. Guests do not climb any falls on this tour. Please advise of any food allergies. Menu subject to change. Guests will have to walk approximately 350 meters from the parking lot to reach the viewpoint for Konoko Falls. Guests may be required to walk on uneven terrain.  

Dunn’s River Falls is a popular local landmark near Ocho Rios, and you’ll be able to see its appeal first-hand on this exciting excursion of around three and a half hours, which lets you experience the falls in several different ways.   

Start with a drive of around 15 minutes from the port to the site of the falls, where you’ll be given an approximately 15-minute introductory briefing and safety information. Then the fun begins as you buckle up and prepare for an adventure of approximately one hour. On this unique experience, you’ll enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the falls – which extend for over 180 metres – as you glide through the forest canopy on your zip-line, also admiring the greenery surrounding you.  

Following your aerial manoeuvres, you’ll take a different approach to exploration on the next part of the excursion: climbing the falls with a guide over approximately one hour, providing up-close views of the cascades crashing down from 55 metres high.  

Following all the action is a break of around 30 minutes, when you’ll be able to change your clothes and purchase photos of your experience, if you wish. Finally, a transfer of around 15 minutes returns to the port.   

Important information: Guests are required to sign a waiver. Minimum age is 6 years old and maximum weight is 265lbs. Closed toe shoes are mandatory for the zip line. Guests will also be required to wear water shoes for climbing the falls. This tour is not recommended for guests with pre-existing medical conditions, such as heart problems, respiratory problems, asthma, back, neck and shoulder injuries. Tour is not wheelchair accessible. In addition, women who maybe pregnant or think they might be pregnant are not allowed participate.  Lockers are available onsite for an additional charge. Helmets are provided for the zipline portion of the tour and will be mandatory to be worn. Personal items may not be left on the bus. 

Spend the day finding out how to relax again during this excursion, lasting approximately six hours. Begin with a transfer drive of around 40 minutes from the port to Puerto Seco Beach, a beach club spread over 10 acres. Then, simply ease into approximately four hours and 40 minutes of free time.  

Many will want to take advantage of the setting by enjoying a swim in the Caribbean Sea, and Puerto Seco’s white sands offer the perfect setting to dry off afterwards, perhaps from the comfort of a beach lounger. Alternatively, you can always try swimming in the venue’s 45-metre-long pool. There are changing room facilities and lockers available to make things as easy as possible. 

You’ll also find restaurants and bars at Puerto Seco Beach to take care of dining and drinks (at guests’ own expense). Santa Maria Eatery offers a jerk pit for those who want to try some traditional Jamaican flavours, while Pub Picasso serves cocktails with a sea view.  

Shopping is also an option here, since Puerto Seco Beach houses a selection of stores for those who want to pick up some souvenirs or gifts. And don’t forget to kick back and enjoy the in-house entertainment from a live DJ, providing a mix of music and dance.Once the free time comes to an end, a transfer of around 40 minutes returns to the port. 

Important information: Should wear comfortable clothing, swimwear, water shoes or sneakers, bring towels, high SPF sunscreen and sunglasses. Food and beverages are not included. 

This roughly four-hour excursion begins with a transfer of 15 minutes or so from the port to your first stop, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, where you’ll have around 15 minutes to admire and photograph this imposing and impressive Spanish fortress. Originally constructed in the mid-17^th century on San Lázaro hill, the fortress was later expanded throughout the 18^th century to cover the entire hilltop.  

From the fortress, it’s an approximately 30-minute transfer to La Cueva del Manglar, located in La Boquilla, a fishing village just outside Cartagena’s historic centre. This eco-tourism experience takes visitors by canoe into the mangrove tunnels of the Ciénaga de la Virgen, a coastal lagoon rich in biodiversity. 

You’ll spend about 15 minutes getting settled into your canoe, before a local guide paddles you through a network of mangrove-lined channels. The ride lasts about one hour and offers a chance to admire the rich local plant life and potentially some wildlife, too, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. 

To round off the visit, enjoy a refreshing drink of coconut water and a folkloric performance of around 30 minutes, before your return journey to the ship, which takes about 35 minutes.  

Important information: Guests must be at least 7 years old to participate. Each canoe can hold 4 guests. The maximum weight to participate is 200 lbs. Guests will travel in traditional wooden canoes. While these vessels provide a unique experience, seating may not offer the same comfort as modern boats. 

Important Information: At the end of your excursion, buses will depart from Stop 11 (Convention Center) to bring you back to the cruise port parking lot. From there, it’s a pleasant 10-minute stroll (about 580 meters) to the pier. The full loop takes about 90 minutes if you stay onboard throughout, not including the guided walking tour.

The length of the entire loop is approximately 90 minutes if you decide not to hop off at any of the stops (not including the guided walking tour). If you do choose to hop off at any of the stops, please ensure you allow ample time to return to the port. The optional guided walking tour is given in English only. Audio commentaries are available on the bus in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and English. The price of this tour includes an Emerald exhibition, rum, and chocolate tasting. The Emerald exhibition is located at the Emerald Museum during the optional walking tour available at stop 1. The rum and chocolate tastings are offered at Stop 11. At the scheduled time, buses will depart from Stop 11 (Convention Center) to take guests back to the cruise port parking lot. Guests will disembark at the port parking lot and will need to walk back to the pier (approximately 580 meters/ Around 10 minutes), The scheduled return time will be communicated on the day of the call. Guided (optional) walk through the Walled City is included at the beginning of the tour and is the only opportunity for guests to join the optional walking tour.

In this tour of around four hours, you’ll have the chance to explore the historic city of Cartagena both on foot, via a walking tour, and from the water, on a boat ride. Begin with a transfer journey of approximately 20 minutes to the Old Town, taking place either by bus.  

Once arrived, a guided walking tour of around one hour will take you to important sites, including Plaza de Bolívar, Plaza de San Pedro Claver and other highlights. Your guide will provide insights and orientation to help you make the most of your visit to this historic city. Afterwards, you’ll have approximately one hour of free time, which could be used to shop, explore further or simply soak up the atmosphere.  

Next, you’ll have about 20 minutes to walk to and then board your boat, before enjoying a welcome show onboard. Then it’s time to sit back and admire the views during a cruise around Cartagena’s inner bay, lasting approximately 60 minutes. Your guide will point out landmarks from the city’s colonial past, as well as the modern-day landscape.  

But your boat ride isn’t just a history lesson – it’s also about having fun. As you sail, there’ll be onboard entertainment, including live music, dancers and an open bar serving rum punch and sodas. At the end of the 60 minute boat experience, a bus will take you to the cruise terminal.  

Experience some of Cartagena’s key sights in this varied excursion lasting around four hours. After a roughly 20-minute drive from the pier, you’ll arrive in Cartagena’s Old Town, which forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   

From here, embark on an approximately 45-minute guided walk through historic streets and squares, including Plaza de Bolívar and Plaza de San Pedro Claver, where you’ll discover more about the city’s past and architectural treasures from your guide, who will also provide tips about where to go for snacks, drinks and shopping later on.  

Next, board a restored electric replica of a 1920s classic car and enjoy a roughly 30-minute ride, winding through the vibrant streets of the walled city. Afterwards, enjoy approximately 50 minutes of free time to discover Cartagena on your own, perhaps using the time to investigate a few of your guide’s local recommendations.  

As you sail, for a roughly hour-long boat experience there’ll be onboard entertainment, including live music, dancers and an open bar serving rum punch and sodas. At the end of experience, a bus will transfer you back to the port. 

Important information: Each car fits 4 guests. If your party is smaller than 4, you may be required to share the car with other guests. 

A riverine, nomadic people with a wealth of botanical knowledge, the Emberá have a long and deep history in Panama that stretches back centuries. This excursion of about six hours allows you to find out more about this indigenous community first-hand. 

The journey starts with a transfer of around 90 minutes to an embarkation point on the Chagres River. From here you’ll travel for about 15 minutes in a dugout canoe to the Emberá village. Over the next approximately two and a half hours, immerse yourself in the culture of the Emberá – their crafts, dances, music and knowledge of plants. You can also join the Emberá in one of their traditions by painting your body with a natural dye made from the jagua fruit. Afterwards, a transfer drive of around one hour and 45 minutes returns to the port, concluding the excursion. 

Important information: Guests must be at least 6 years old to participate. 

Fresh fruit cocktail
Nut mix
Chickpea hummus & olive oil
Fried corn chips in avocado oil
Banana pudding

Get to know the history and scenery of the world-famous Panama Canal on this excursion of around eight hours. The day begins with a drive of about 90 minutes to an embarkation area (either the Dredging Division at Gamboa or the Cucaracha Pier), where you’ll board your ferry and set off on a cruise along the Panama Canal, lasting approximately five hours.  

Your journey begins at Culebra Cut (formerly called Galliard Cut), an artificial valley of eight-plus miles that was an extremely challenging section to build, making its completion a huge achievement. During this stretch, you’ll see the Centennial Bridge across the canal, which was opened in 2004 to ease congestion on the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City.

Afterwards, you’ll enter the single-step Pedro Miguel locks, before crossing Miraflores Lake, leading to the two-step Miraflores Locks. Once you’ve navigated these locks, you’ll sail the canal’s final stretch, which eventually leads into the Pacific Ocean. During this final section, you’ll be able to view the Bridge of the Americas, which was completed in 1962 and was the first permanent bridge built over the canal. 

Your voyage ends at the canal’s Pacific entrance, where you’ll disembark your ferry. You’ll then be given a certificate marking your Panama Canal transit, before boarding the bus for the approximately 90-minute drive back to the port.  

Important information: Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate.  The transit of ships is subject to the local authorities. Transiting time depends on the traffic schedule of each day. In case it is needed, the tour may be operated in a different way by transiting on the Atlantic Side instead of transiting on the Pacific Side. The tour includes an approx.  1.5 hr. bus ride each way.  Lunch is served onboard during the ferry ride. Limited seating is available for guests who prefer to sit.  

On this excursion of approximately four and a half hours, you’ll be getting to know a little piece of the Veragua Rainforest via an exciting form of transport: zip-line. The adventure begins with a transfer drive of around one hour to the Veragua Rainforest eco-adventure venue, where your zip-line canopy tour will take place.  

On arrival you’ll be fitted with all the necessary equipment       and given a briefing from your guide, lasting around 20 minutes. Then get ready to explore the rainforest canopy for approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Your journey takes place across a zip-line network connecting 11 observation platforms, providing expansive views of the tropical scenery all around you.  

All sorts of mammals and birds inhabit the rainforest, so keep a close eye on your surroundings as you zoom along the zip-lines, although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.  

After the zip-lining action is completed, there’s around 25 minutes to take off your equipment and – time permitting – do a spot of shopping at the venue before the drive back to the port, lasting around one hour. 

Important information: guests must be at least 5 years of age and weigh no more than approx. 270 lbs/123 kg to take part in the tour. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothes (shorts, long trousers, t-shirt), sunglasses, a hat, high-factor sunscreen, and insect repellent as well as to bring a change of clothes (rain is common), a little cash or credit cards and a camera. Additional beverages are available for purchase at extra cost not covered by the price of the tour. All participating guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. The tour is unsuitable for guests with pre-existing cardiac conditions, seizures/epilepsy and conditions affecting balance as well as pregnant women. In deciding whether to join this tour, guests are requested to take their personal level of fitness and medical history into consideration. Guests with pre-existing knee injuries, asthma or other respiratory conditions, diabetes or any other serious medical conditions are requested to exercise caution and if concerned, seek the advice of their doctor before taking part in the tour or engaging in strenuous activity. 

Immerse yourself in some of Costa Rica’s natural wonders during this excursion. Over the course of approximately seven and a half hours, you’ll go from cruising on a waterway to travelling through the treetops of a rainforest. 

Start with a transfer of approximately 30 minutes to the Tortuguero Canals docking area, where you’ll board a motorboat for a tour of the canals, lasting about 50 minutes. The canals are sometimes referred to as “the Amazon of Costa Rica” because of their dense vegetation and biodiversity. As you sail, look out for animals and birds, as the area is rich in wildlife (although sightings cannot be guaranteed). 

After disembarking the boat, enjoy a snack of fresh fruit for around 15 minutes before setting off to the Veragua Rainforest adventure park, approximately 50 minutes away by coach. Once arrived, you’ll spend the first 90 minutes being assigned a guide and receiving an introduction, then exploring the reptile and frog habitats and the butterfly garden. Following this is a walk to the Rainforest Café, where you’ll be able to enjoy a Costa Rican buffet-style lunch and do some souvenir shopping over approximately 45 minutes. 

The next stage of the adventure is an approximately 20-minute aerial tram ride, which begins with a short walk to the departure station. You’ll then board your open-air tram and glide through the forest canopy, which houses abundant plant life and wildlife, so keep your camera ready.  

Once you’ve disembarked, there’s a short bathroom break followed by a nature walk. Spend the next 25 minutes or so following the Trail of the Giants – named after its huge trees, some over 300 years old – or hike to the Puma Waterfall.  

After the walk, there’s approximately 30 minutes allocated for the return aerial tram ride and visiting the park’s research station to learn more about the rainforest. It’s then a short walk to return to the park’s Welcome Center and board your bus for the drive back to the port, which lasts approximately one hour. 

Important information: The tour order may vary depending on the arrival time and the number of guests at the Venue.  Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable closed walking shoes, light clothing, high-factor sunscreen and a hat/sun visor as well as to bring a camera and rainwear. The tour is unsuitable for pregnant women. Some portions of the roads encountered on the tour may be bumpy and unpaved. Reaching the Puma Waterfall involves using a total of 350 steps (both ways) and walking on an uneven dirt track. This portion of the tour optional and is considered to be unsuitable for guests with mobility problems. Guests may take the easier river path that does not require any steps. The Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure is suitable for guests using a walker, manual wheelchair or a collapsible lightweight electric scooter (100 lbs/45 kg or less). Guests using such mobility aids must be capable of navigating a few steps to get on and off the coach and boat. Wheelchairs or electric scooters will be stowed in the coach’s luggage compartments and retrieved at the park for guests to use. The order of stops visited may vary. 

Enjoy both time on the beach and urban delights on this excursion, which lasts around seven hours. Your first destination, reached after a 75-minute transfer from the pier, is the Almonds & Corals Boutique Hotel. This impressive venue is nestled in the rainforest, but opens out onto a sandy beach, which you’ll be able to enjoy during approximately three hours of free time. 

Take a dip in the Caribbean Sea, top up your tan on the sands and admire the backdrop of tropical greenery, perhaps by taking a short hike. Fresh fruit and cold water will be available from the hotel during your time on the beach. One beach mat and one towel per person is included too. 

Afterwards, there’s a transfer of 15 minutes or so to Puerto Viejo, an atmospheric coastal town. You’ll have around one hour of free time here, which you could use to browse some of the craft shops for local art or find a restaurant for lunch (at guests’ expense). Alternatively, you could explore a little or head to one of the town’s small beaches. Finally, a transfer drive of around 75 minutes returns guests to the port, concluding the excursion. 

Important information: There are lifeguards available at the beach, therefore, swimming is at your own risk. Guests are advised to be cautious of rip currents, strong winds, and waves. Guests are not permitted to swim under the influence of alcohol. Children under the age of 12 must be always accompanied and supervised by a paying adult. Guests must cooperate in keeping the area clean by proper disposal. Nude or topless sunbathing is prohibited. The hotel is not responsible for lost belongings or items left unattended. It is recommended that guests bring a towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent.  

Often referred to as the ‘Amazon of Costa Rica’, the Tortuguero Canals are a labyrinth of natural and human-made waterways. This excursion, lasting around three and a half hours, takes guests into the heart of the area on a canal boat, before dropping by a banana plantation.  

Your adventure starts with a bus ride of around 30 minutes from Puerto Limón to a private pier. After a quick welcome, it’s time for a stroll of approximately 30 minutes along cemented walkways in a rainforest to take in the area’s impressive natural scenery and potentially any wildlife that may be visible, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. 

After a brief moment to board a boat and enjoy a snack of fruit, sail off for a visit of the Tortuguero Canals, known for their rich biodiversity. The canal cruise lasts about 45 minutes, after which you’ll hop back on the bus for the approximately 25-minute ride to a banana plantation. 

Following a short time for arrival and settling in, you’ll spend around 35 minutes learning about banana-growing operations in Limón province, home to approximately 80% of Costa Rica’s banana plantations. The time also includes the chance to browse for souvenirs at the end of the visit. An approximately 15-minute bus ride then takes you back to the port.  

Important information: It is recommended that guests bring a light jacket and wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate. 

Discover the natural beauty of Puerto Limón on this tour of around three hours and 45 minutes, which includes a ride on a historic open-air train and a visit to a banana plantation.  

During your approximately 30-minute outward journey, you’ll learn more about how the banana industry shaped the region’s identity. At Miramar, after a short time to embark, you’ll set off on an open-air train, first launched to transport coffee and later bananas to the European markets.  

Lasting around one hour, the train ride will allow you to take in views of tropical forests, plantations and rural towns as you travel through the Costa Rican countryside. You’ll stop at Saborío to board a bus for an approximately 50-minute journey to the banana plantation.  

After arrival, there’s around 35 minutes to learn how this all-important Costa Rican crop is grown and harvested, plus a chance to browse the plantation’s souvenir shop for local products and gifts. It’s then a drive of around 30 minutes back to the port.  

Please note: Tour sequence may vary. It is recommended that guests wear light clothing and comfortable shoes. It is also recommended that guests bring sunscreen, cash or credit cards for any additional purchases, and insect repellent. The spotting of wildlife is not guaranteed. 

Enjoy a trek through jungle landscapes on this approximately three-hour excursion to Mayan Eden Eco Park. Your trip begins with a transfer of 15 minutes or so to the park, located near Coxen Hole, in the southwest of the island. After a roughly 15-minute briefing you’ll embark on a guided hike of approximately 65 minutes, where you’ll have the chance to admire replicas of Maya artefacts and a hanging bridge that cuts through the canopy. As you make your way along the trail, keep your camera ready for possible wildlife sightings. 

Then there’s a short walk to a panoramic viewpoint, offering vistas of the Caribbean coastline. Following your time at the viewpoint you’ll visit nearby Coxen Hole, named after the 17^th-century English pirate Captain John Coxen. You can choose to be dropped off at Coxen Hole and explore further, before independently making the short walk back to the ship, or you can choose to simply take the 15-minute return transfer drive back to the port. 

Important information: The trail at the park is not man-made, therefore, guests should wear closed toe and comfortable walking shoes. While there, please watch your head, as there are a few places where trees and branches will be in the pathway. It is recommended that guests bring insect repellent. During the hike, guests will walk approximately 1 km on uneven terrain. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island. 

During this excursion, lasting approximately five hours, you’ll spend time above and below the waters of Big French Key, a private island located off the southern coast of Roatán. The excursion starts with a land transfer of about 30 minutes to the Big French Key landing, followed by a short boat crossing to the island’s beach club.  

Once arrived, spend around 15 minutes listening to an introductory briefing and signing waivers. Then set off on a guided kayak tour of approximately 30 minutes, paddling around Big French Key and its neighbouring island, known as Little French Key. Enjoy the scenery as you paddle and soak up the serenity. 

Afterwards, there’s around 15 minutes to drop off your kayak and pick up snorkelling equipment before a short boat transfer to the snorkelling site. Over the next 45 minutes, take part in a guided snorkelling tour of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world’s second-largest living coral reef. Look out for underwater marine and plant life as you snorkel. 

Once the snorkelling session has finished, there’s a short transfer back to Big French Key’s beach club, where you’ll have approximately one hour of free time to visit the beach and relax. Then you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary light snacks and soft drinks for around 15 minutes. Finally, you’ll depart Big French Key on a short boat crossing before a drive of about 30 minutes back to the port. 

Important information: Minimum age to participate in the water activities is 8 years old. Included in this tour is: Honduran coffee, natural fruit juice, snacks, water, iced tea, snorkelling equipment, paddles, kayaks and life-vests. All participating guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. The spotting of wildlife is not guaranteed. Depending on the sea conditions, the snorkelling location for the tour may change. The maximum weight to participate is 220 lbs per person. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island. 

Fried beans, corn chips, fresh fruit, iced tea, water, orange juice or similar

This excursion, lasting approximately five and a half hours, is a prime opportunity for relaxation on the small tropical island of Big French Key.  

An approximately 30-minute drive from the port transports you to the dock for the short boat trip over to Big French Key. Back in the 18^th century, a French settler is believed to have moved to the island, giving it its name.  

On this tropical retreat you’ll be able to look out at the Caribbean Sea and the island’s smaller neighbour, Little French Key. Enjoy around two and a half hours of free time on the beach for swimming, playing volleyball, sunbathing, kayaking on the calm lagoon (kayaks are available on a first-come, first-served basis) or simply relaxing. Afterwards, there’ll be the chance to enjoy the island from a different viewpoint on a roughly 20-minute sightseeing boat trip along the coast to admire the mangroves and nearby bays. 

Following the boat trip, enjoy a buffet lunch at a palapa – an open-sided beach restaurant – over approximately one hour. Then make the roughly 15-minute boat crossing back to the main island for a drive of around 30 minutes back to the port.  

Important information: It is recommended that guests bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, and cash for purchases. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island. 

Beans soup; green salad with chickpeas, tomatoes and celery, coconut rice & beans, coconut bread, fresh fruit.

On this excursion of approximately four hours, you’ll see the Honduran island of Roatan from a different perspective: way up in the sky. This bird’s-eye view comes from the relaxing hanging bridges and the adrenaline from zooming on a zip-line head-first above and through the jungle.  

Your journey starts with an approximately 30-minute transfer from the port to South Shore Adventures, an eco-park surrounded by greenery that offers outdoor pursuits. Once arrived, you’ll spend approximately three hours in the park, first receiving a safety briefing and getting issued with your equipment for the day. 

Upon arrival, you will take a walk over multiple suspension bridges through the jungle, ranging in length from 150 feet to 200 feet. You’ll be able to view the rich plant life and vegetation surrounding you, and you may also be lucky enough to spot some wildlife, too, although sightings can’t be guaranteed. 

Next, it’s time to ready yourself for the head-first, super-fast zip-line. On this exciting experience you’ll be horizontal and forward-facing, letting you fully appreciate the ride as you travel smoothly along two consecutive zip-lines, both measuring around 1,500 feet in length. Admire the views of the forest canopy as you fly through and above it or simply enjoy the exhilarating experience. After completing both activities, browse the venue’s gift shop for souvenirs before a transfer of around 30 minutes returns to the port. 

Important information: guests must be at least 1.22 m (4 ft.) in height, but weigh no more than 113 kg (250 lbs) to take part in the tour. The Zuperman Zip Canopy Tour is a short-duration adventure involving a forward-facing, high-speed ride down an approx. 460 m (1,500 ft.) zip line. Two lines run adjacent to one another, allowing guests to complete the course two by two. The park’s suspension bridges allow more relaxed exploration, are covered on the sides and bottom, and provide cables to hold onto; however, they will sway as you walk over them. Guests are required to wear closed shoes and, since a harness will need to be worn, long trousers or longer shorts. Guests are required to keep any loose items secured throughout the tour to avoid loss. Due to the active nature of this tour, guests are required to take their level of physical fitness and previous medical history into account when deciding whether the tour is appropriate for them. The tour is not open to pregnant women or guests with back, neck, cardiac or any other medical conditions. All participating guests will be required to sign a waiver, which may be available only in English. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island. 

Beans soup; green salad with chickpeas, tomatoes and celery, coconut rice & beans, coconut bread, fresh fruit.

Positioned along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest living coral reef in the world, Roatán is known as a snorkelling hotspot. Find out why during this guided snorkelling excursion of approximately five hours, which offers the chance to observe starfish and to uncover the story behind a local shipwreck.

Begin with a roughly 35-minute transfer drive to Starfish Beach on the north coast of the island, where you’ll collect snorkelling equipment and receive a briefing of 25 minutes or so. Next is an approximately 15-minute boat transfer to the starfish snorkelling area.

The so-called Cushion Stars are among the best-known starfish in the shallow beds here. Usually five-pointed, they come in a variety of colours, from yellow to red and sometimes green. Feel free to observe these wonderful creatures, but please refrain from touching them, in order to help protect the delicate ecosystem. You’ll have around 40 minutes to admire the starfish before a brief boat transfer to the next site.

You’ll then be viewing something quite different but equally fascinating: the wreck of the steamship Snyg, which sunk more than 120 years ago. You’ll have around 30 minutes to look at the ship and learn more about its story before an approximately 15-minute journey back to the beach.

There’s then approximately 70 minutes at Starfish Beach Club, where you can relax with a hot snack at the open-air restaurant or return to the water again if you feel like it. Following the free time is a roughly 15-minute transfer to a panoramic viewpoint, for around 15 minutes to grab some coastal photos. From here, it’s a journey of around 35 minutes back to the ship.

Important information: Minimum age is 8 years old to snorkel. Snorkeling equipment included: mask, snorkel, snorkel floatable life-jacket. Guests should know how to swim to participate on the snorkeling portion of this tour, otherwise, it is suggested that guests remain on the boat or at the beach. Bottled water and snack are included. It is recommended that guests bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and cash or credit cards for additional food and drink purchases. Some kayaks are available on a first come first serve basis. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island.

Quinoa style Greek salad; Green Mango tropical salad with lettuce, coriander, red cabbage and sweet pepper; rice & beans, fried yuca, island style potato salad, coconut bread, fresh fruit.

Whether you’re a history fan hoping to see ancient temples and pyramids, or a lover of the outdoors looking to delve into unspoiled wilderness, you’ll enjoy this approximately six-hour excursion to an eco-park and archaeological site.  

Board your bus at Belize City Port for a journey lasting around 70 minutes. After arriving at AyinHa Eco Park, you’ll transfer to a riverboat for a ride up the New River Lagoon, Belize’s largest lake. As you glide through the water on a trip lasting approximately 40 minutes, take in the rainforest scenery around you and keep an eye (and ear) out for some of the wildlife that inhabits the region, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.  

You’ll end the boat trip at Lamanai, a large Maya ceremonial site dating back to around 1500 BC. The Maya people inhabited Belize for centuries before the arrival of Spanish colonisers in the 16^th century. Learn all about their culture and way of life during an approximately one-and-a-half-hour guided tour of temple ruins, including the Mask Temple, famous for its four-metre-high stone masks thought to depict a Maya king. 

Afterwards, you’ll make the return journey by riverboat, lasting approximately 30 minutes and ending back at AyinHa Eco Park. Then there’s around one hour and 20 minutes to enjoy a Belizean-style lunch and spend some free time using the park’s facilities, perhaps including souvenir shopping. There’s also the option to purchase drinks (including local beer and rums) during this time, at guests’ own expense.Finally, board your bus again for a return drive to the port, lasting approximately 50 minutes. 

Important information: Sightings of wildlife are not guaranteed. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility, trouble walking or for guests using wheelchairs, scooters or strollers as the trails are bumpy and cannot accommodate them. The climbing of the Temples is optional; however, no climbing will be permitted if there is rain and the temples are wet. Guests will walk approximately 1.25 miles at the ruins on uneven terrain.  

Start by boarding a bus at Belize City Cruise Port and begin the approximately 90-minute journey to Jaguar Paw, an adventure hub in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. During the ride, your tour guide will highlight points of interest and tell you all about the history, people and culture of Belize.  

Upon arrival, you’ll take a quick shuttle to the welcome area before spending around 15 minutes receiving a tour and safety briefing, as well as being fitted with a harness. Then it’s time to head to the first zip-line, an approximately 15-minute walk away. 

You’ll then enjoy around one hour of zip-line fun, so prepare to start gliding through the jungle. The first zip-line – measuring 152 metres – hurtles past the opening to an ancient Maya ceremonial cave. The next zip-line (measuring around 213 metres) offers a bird’s-eye view of the forest.  

At the end of the zip-lining trail, there’s a brief break to swap your harness for a life jacket, before a short walk to the entrance of a crystal-cave system. Belize’s caves played significant roles in the rituals of the Maya people, who inhabited the area as early as 1500 BC. This is where your cave tubing experience of approximately one hour begins. Head inside and float on an inner tube along an underground river, surrounded by crystal stalactites. Along the way, you’ll leave your tube to venture inside a ‘crystal chamber’, where you can see Maya relics, such as pottery once used in sacrificial ceremonies. 

The tour culminates with a refreshing swim, once emerged from the caves, followed by a short walk back to base camp, where there’s around 30 minutes for a change of clothes and enjoying a typical Belizean lunch. Finally, board your bus for the return journey to the pier, lasting about 90 minutes.  

Important information: Pregnant women, guests with neck, back, shoulder and knee injury, heat trouble, seizure disorders, asthmatic as well as guests with disabilities such as blindness and balance disorder are not allowed to participate on this tour. What to bring: Swim suits, dry clothing, towel, repellent, cash/credit card and sunscreen. Water shoes and lockers are available for rent. Minimum age to participate on tour is 6 years and minimum height 40 inches tall. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. The transfer to and from Jaguar Paw Jungle Camp takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each way. 

Option 1: Tofu & Sweet Pepper Fajitas

Tofu & Sweet Pepper Fajitas- Seared firm tofu strips with fresh bell peppers, sliced onions, garlic, and dried oregano, cooked in pure olive oil and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Whole Grain Brown Rice- Steamed whole grain brown rice, naturally prepared with a touch of garlic and sea salt.

Fresh Garden Salad with Avocado- Crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and grated carrots, served with fresh avocado slices and dressed with fresh lime juice and olive oil.

Option 2: Coconut Vegetable Curry

Coconut & Fresh Vegetable Curry- Fresh zucchini, cauliflower, green beans,and sweet bell peppers gently simmered with diced onions and fresh garlic in a rich coconut milk curry sauce, infused with ginger, thyme, and a hint of local habanero pepper.

Whole Grain Brown Rice- Steamed whole grain brown rice, naturally prepared with a touch of garlic and sea salt.

Fresh Garden Salad with Avocado -Crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and grated carrots, served with fresh avocado slices and dressed with fresh lime juice and olive oil

Beverages

Fresh coconut water or watermelon juice

1 bottled water

Journey into rural Belize to spend time with black howler monkeys – one of the loudest land animals on Earth – and discover how the intervention of a local community has helped boost their survival. During this excursion, lasting around four and a half hours, you’ll also learn about Creole traditions and enjoy a typical Belizean lunch along the historic Belize River Iguana Stop.

The excursion starts with a transfer of about one hour to the Community Baboon Sanctuary. Created in 1985 with the help of 12 landowners, the venue has evolved to protect not just black howler monkeys (known as ‘baboons’ in the local Creole dialect), but also many other creatures and plant life. After a short welcome there’s a tour of the venue’s sanctuary museum, lasting approximately one hour.

During this time, you’ll learn about Creole history and culture as you see how fly brushes are made and watch a demonstration of traditional rice-beating, before a tasting of local cashew wine, which lasts about 15 minutes. Then it’s time for lunch after a short transfer to The Iguana Stop restaurant, which sits on the Belize River. For the next 30 minutes or so, enjoy a selection of traditional local dishes.

Afterwards you’ll embark on a tour of Belize City lasting approximately one hour, which covers must-see landmarks including Yarborough Cemetery, St John’s Cathedral and the House of Culture, with photo opportunities along the way. Finally, a transfer of around 25 minutes takes you back to the port.

Important information: The minimum age to participate in this tour is 5 years old. This tour involves a considerable amount of standing and walking. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. Pregnant women are prohibited from participating in this tour. Guests with prior or current neck injuries, or who have difficulty with or limited mobility, and any guest with disabilities such as blindness or balance disorder are prohibited from participating in this tour. The spotting of wildlife is not guaranteed.

Option 1: Tofu & Sweet Pepper Fajitas

Tofu & Sweet Pepper Fajitas- Seared firm tofu strips with fresh bell peppers, sliced onions, garlic, and dried oregano, cooked in pure olive oil and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Whole Grain Brown Rice- Steamed whole grain brown rice, naturally prepared with a touch of garlic and sea salt.

Fresh Garden Salad with Avocado- Crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and grated carrots, served with fresh avocado slices and dressed with fresh lime juice and olive oil.

Option 2: Coconut Vegetable Curry

Coconut & Fresh Vegetable Curry- Fresh zucchini, cauliflower, green beans, and sweet bell peppers gently simmered with diced onions and fresh garlic in a rich coconut milk curry sauce, infused with ginger, thyme, and a hint of local habanero pepper.

Whole Grain Brown Rice- Steamed whole grain brown rice, naturally prepared with a touch of garlic and sea salt.

Fresh Garden Salad with Avocado -Crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and grated carrots, served with fresh avocado slices and dressed with fresh lime juice and olive oil.

Beverages

Fresh coconut water or watermelon juice

1 bottled water

Take a safari by airboat and enjoy live Garifuna drumming and singing on this excursion lasting around 3 hours. The trip begins with a transfer of approximately 30 minutes, which also acts as a guided tour. Your onboard guide will tell you about Belize City’s history, including information about the area’s origins. 

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Garifuna, known for their unique tradition of singing, percussion and dancing.  Drummers and Junkanoo dancers merge in a single performance, where each step carries precise meaning.  In 2001, UNESCO recognized the Garifuna culture as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.” 

Combined with an Airboat Ride, explore the rich mangrove forest on an approximately 45-minute airboat ride gliding over lily pods and marshes in Almond Hill Lagoon, keep an eye out for native birds and other wildlife that call this area home.   

After the airboat ride, back at the outpost, sample the flavors of Belize with a tasting session.  If you’re interested, you can even purchase a special memento from the souvenir shop, choosing from over twenty brands of rum. A 45-minute transfer then returns to the port. 

Important information: Wildlife sightings, while common, are not guaranteed. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. The minimum age to participate in this tour is 5 years old. Pregnant women are prohibited from participating in this tour. Guests with prior or current neck injuries, or who have difficulty with or limited mobility, and any guest with disabilities such as blindness or balance disorder are prohibited from participating in this tour. Guests should wear insect repellent. The order of events may vary.