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Shore excursions are offered at each port of call you visit. This gives you a great chance to see more of the destination, whilst enhancing your cruise experience. Here is a selection of shore excursions that the whole family can enjoy.
Castaway Cay Bottom Fishing, Castaway Cay. Disney Cruise Line:
Enjoy this amazing fishing experience, in the beautiful waters of the Abaco Island. Your captain will take a small group of you to the best location of the day, where you will set anchor, and cast your line out in this private bit of island in the Caribbean.
Minimum age for children is 6 years old. Adult/Child price $117 per person.
Swimming with Dolphins, Nassau, Bahamas. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line:
Swim with dolphins in Nassau, and experience these fascinating creatures. Learn all about dolphin’s behaviour, and spend thirty minutes in the water touching and connecting with the dolphins.
Minimum age for children is 6 years old. Adult/Child price £99.50 per person.
4x4 Adventure and Green Monkey Encounter, Bridgetown, Barbados. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line:
Take part in touring the local wildlife reserve, which is home to the Green Monkey. Responsible for 70% of the worlds Polio vaccine, experience the habits of these exceptional animals. Travelling by 4x4 vehicles you will explore the lush surroundings.
Minimum age for children is 5 years old. Adult price £32.24 per person, Children £22.88 per person.
De Palm Island, Aruba. Island Cruises:
Escape to a private island, which is renowned for its amazing water attractions. You can swim and snorkel, before visiting the state of the art Blue Parrot Waterpark. There is a selection of water slides, along with pools for all ages.
Adult price £59 per person, Children £29.50 per person.
Sunshine Glass Bottom Boat Tour, Nassau, Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line:
Enjoy a relaxing glass bottom boat tour of Nassau Sea Gardens, taking in all the amazing sea life below you. Setting sail on a 70ft double decker glass bottom boat, you will sail across the turquoise Caribbean Sea, whilst learning the history of Nassau from your tour guide. Along the way, you will see all the local landmarks and even all the celebrity homes.
Minimum age for children is 3 years old. Adults price (10+) $27 per person, Children (3-9) $18 per person.
Fox Studios and Rosarito, Ensenada, Mexico. Carnival Cruise Line:
Visit the film studios where the movies Pearl Harbour, Deep Blue Sea, and The Far Side of the World were all filmed. You will be able to view displays of props, costumes and sets, along with interactive exhibits for the movie world.
Adult/Child price $20 per person.
Rainforest Canopy and Zip Wiring Expedition, Juneau, Alaska. Princess Cruises:
Get set for an adventure, with an amazing opportunity to slide more than 6,000 foot along 10 zip lines and suspension bridges. Over 130 feet off the ground, you are guaranteed a once in a lifetime experience.
Minimum age for children is 12 years old. Adult/Child price $179 per person.
Tortoise Time, Ajaccio, Corsica. Ocean Village:
Visiting the Tortoise Protection Centre, you will see 130 different species of land and water based ‘cupulattas’ and turtles. Afterwards you will head to the seaside resort of Porticcio, to spend time relaxing on the beach and hitting the shops.
Adult price £30 per person, Children £15 per person.
Menorca on Horseback, Mahon, Menorca. Island Cruises:
From a local riding school, you will set off on horseback to experience an amazing nature walk in the Holm forest. Surrounded by traditional Menorca farmstead, you will experience the incredible landscapes and breathtaking views.
Minimum age for children is 12 years old. Adult/Child price £49.00 per person.
Tallinn and Rakvere Castle, Tallinn, Estonia. Carnival Cruise Line:
A perfect trip for the whole family, touring the city you will take in the sights of Tallinn. Along with visiting Rakvere Castle, where costumed characters who will entertain you, re-enacting how life was centuries ago, including Medieval games and interactive exhibits.
Adult/Child price $50 per person.
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