| Shore Excursions |
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| All excursions, descriptions and pricing are
subject to change at time of sailing. The durations of the tours are
approximate times only. You can book an excursion onboard the ship. |
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| Bottom Fishing |
 4.5 HRS - $50 - $100 per person - Go bottom fishing -- aboard a 47ft. custom fishing boat -- in the turquoise waters of Grand Bahama Island.
On this excursion you will:
Enjoy the opportunity to fish for snapper, porgies, triggerfish and much more.
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| Bait, tackle, ice and water are included.
Minimum age is 6 years.
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| Dolphin Close Encounter |
 3.5 HRS - $50 - $100 per person - Take this opportunity to experience an amazing close encounter with Dolphins.
On this exciting excursion you will:
Take a 25-minute ride along the picturesque South Shore.
Arrive at a natural 9-acre lagoon called the “Dolphin Experience”, home to a pod of Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphins.
Participate in an orientation about dolphins with the facility’s well-trained staff.
Step off the floating dock and onto a 3-ft deep platform where the dolphins will swim right up to you.
Have the opportunity to touch, play with and take pictures with the dolphins.
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| Bahamas Nordic Walking Experience |
 3 Hours - under $50 per person - Spend a few fun-filled hours, in the heart of Lucaya, learning the new Nordic Walking technique that is sweeping Europe!
On this excursion you will:
Take a short taxi bus ride from the pier. Meet your professionally trained guides at Port Lucaya Marketplace.
Select your walking poles and receive a fanny pack (to be returned) with water bottles.
Participate in a basic 30-minute instructional period and warm up session.
Be led on a four-mile walk (two miles optional) over asphalt, grass, and sand.
Walk along the colorful Lucaya Marketplace, a nearby residential area, and then beautiful Lucaya Beach.
Stop along the route and view points of interest.
End your experience with cool-down stretching exercises.
Remain at the beach for a swim in the turquoise waters, shop at Port Lucaya Marketplace, or take the taxi bus back to the ship.
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| Light clothing, sunscreen, tennis shoes or strap sandals, sunglasses, a hat, swimsuit underneath clothing, and towel are recommended. |
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| Freeport Biking Adventure |
 5.5 HRS - under $50 per person - This combination tour complete with biking, sightseeing, and the beach, truly has it all.
On this excursion you will:
Take a leisurely 18-mile bike ride and explore Freeport’s sights and sounds.
Begin with an 11-mile bike ride to a quaint seaside restaurant where you will have the opportunity to taste the local conch delicacy.
Have the opportunity to taste native banana bread along with a cool non-alcoholic beverage.
Refresh yourself with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the ocean before heading back to your ship. |
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| Minimum age is 12 years. Minimum height is 4'11".
Two types of bicycles are available: comfort cruisers and mountain bikes.
Guests who do not wish to continue the ride after the restaurant stop will have the option to be transported to Port Lucaya Marketplace via motorcoach.
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| Freeport Island Tour |
 3 HRS - under $50 per person - Take this opportunity to explore the Island of Freeport in the heart of the Bahamas.
On this excursion you will:
Travel through both residential and industrial neighborhoods on your way to the downtown commercial district.
Shop in the quaint Port Lucaya marketplace, or stroll along the streets of Freeport at your leisure.
Transportation is provided, however if you choose to stay downtown longer, your return transportation will be at your own expense.
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| A shuttle will bring guests back to the pier every 30 minutes until 3:00 pm. Exact departure of the last shuttle may vary depending upon the ship's itinerary, please check with the Shore Excursions Desk for your ship's time. |
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| Freeport Kayak & Nature Experience |
 6 HRS - $50 - $100 per person - Explore Freeport’s “Lucayan National Park”, as you paddle through the inland creeks of the mangroves and walk on the pathways through the forest.
On this family excursion you will:
Leave Port Lucaya on a guided bus excursion to the Lucayan National Park.
Learn about the area’s geology and natural history.
Have a short orientation before your guides lead you on a kayak exploration.
View several species of birds, plants and other creatures in their natural habitats.
Have lunch and some fun time on the beach.
Take a narrated walking excursion and discover some of the caves once inhabited by the region’s early settlers.
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| There is a significant amount of walking involved on this excursion. Comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes are recommended. Water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and insect repellant are also recommended.
Kayaks used are of the open cockpit variety and the waters you will travel are mostly calm, resulting in easy paddling.
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| Glass Botoom Boat |
 2.5 HRS - under $50 per person - Visit the shallow coral reefs off Grand Bahama Island aboard a custom-built 60ft double-deck glass bottom boat named the “Ocean Wonder.”
On this excursion you will:
Be shown multi-colored sea life and coral formations by your friendly crew.
Feed the fish and view Cooper’s medieval castle, a landmark on the island.
Weather permitting, view Brit’s Wreck submerged in the waters near Treasure Reef.
Return on a pleasant cruise along the beachfront.
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| Lucayan Country Club |
 6 HRS - $100 - $149 per person - This course is currently rated as one of the top three courses in the Caribbean.
Course details:
Course was designed by Dick Wilson.
Named the “Hidden Jewel” by Wilson himself.
All 18 holes are played on wide, well-manicured fairways bordered by dense, heavy foliage.
Par 72; 6,824 yards.
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| Peterson Cay Kayak & Snorkel Tour |
 5.5 HRS - under $50 per person - Explore the natural beauty of Freeport on this multi-activity tour.
On this excursion you will:
Participate in a short orientation and kayaking lesson.
Board your kayak and set out for a 30-minute paddle to Peterson Cay, the smallest national park in the Bahamas.
Possibly encounter a pod of dolphins, stingrays or spotted eagle rays that frequent these waters.
See all kinds of birds, including pelicans, herons, and several types of gulls as you approach Peterson Cay.
Enjoy spectacular snorkeling right from the beach as you explore the unspoiled reefs surrounding the island.
Enjoy a light lunch on the island before paddling back to Barbary Beach.
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| Minimum age is 12 years; maximum weight is 270 lbs.
This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
Snorkeling instruction is provided for beginners.
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| Sailing & Snorkeling Tour |
 4.5 HRS - under $50 per person - Relax and enjoy the tranquility of sailing along the Lucayan shores.
On this excursion you will:
Board a beautiful French-made 48 ft. catamaran.
Enjoy the beautiful waters of the Caribbean from above and below.
Don your snorkeling equipment to view the magnificent marine life that inhabits these turquoise waters.
Relax on the open deck and enjoy the sea breeze as you sail back to the Port Lucaya Marketplace.
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| Minimum age is 13 years. A towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. |
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| Tranquility Shores Beach Break |
 4.5 HRS - under $50 per person - Spend a few hours relaxing on a quiet stretch of pristine white sand beach, softly lapped by the warm crystal clear waters of the Bahamas.
On this excursion you will:
Visit the world-famous Taino Beach on Grand Bahama Island.
Enjoy the facilities, including a clubhouse with magnificent ocean views and a variety of beach activities.
Relax, with a delicious drink on the beach, or dabble in the ocean while listening to island music.
Dine on the full beach barbecue luncheon that includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, Bahamian peas ‘n’ rice, homemade potato salad, cole slaw or green salads.
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| This excursion includes roundtrip transportation, a welcome fruit/rum punch or a Bahama Mama drink, buffet lunch, and use a beach lounge chair (limited availability).
Non-motorized water sports are available for rent. Restrooms facilities are available.
Tour Operator reserves the right to substitute food and drink items of comparable quality, should the ones presented in the description not be available.
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