EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Snorkel a coral reef off Mystery Island, an ecologically protected area that is teeming with marine life. Chances are, you will have the reef pretty much to yourself as the island is uninhabited. In other words, it’s a tropical paradise where the natural world reigns supreme. While snorkeling the reef that lies just offshore, you can expect to see all sorts of brightly colored tropical fish, bizarrely shaped coral and perhaps a sea turtle or two.

A guide will snorkel along with you to point out the more interesting marine species such as parrotfish. These neon-colored fish usually swim in schools and have the unique ability to change their color and even gender over their lifetime. You may also spot teeny, orange-and-white striped clown fish taking refuge in the tentacles of sea anemones. The gentle current around the reef will eventually nudge you toward the shore, allowing you to drift snorkel without expending much energy.

OVERVIEW

Discover the magic of the Seychelles during this captivating visit to its mesmerizing underwater realm. After embarking on your catamaran, depart the pier for a delightful cruise over coral reefs to lush Moyenne Island. Upon arrival, you’ll receive safety instructions and snorkeling equipment, then begin exploring the island’s fascinating aquatic ecosystem, glimpsing tropical species that include scorpion, parrot and butterfly fish, as well as red gorgonian coral fans. After your snorkeling adventure, transfer from your catamaran to a semi-submarine viewer featuring a window through which you can behold the abundant marine life and, with the assistance of a helpful guide, thrill to hand-feeding the fish who call these warm waters home. You’ll surely cherish your immersion into the undersea world of the idyllic Seychelles.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Board a catamaran for a relaxing cruise to verdant Moyenne Island.
• Receive snorkeling gear and safety information from a knowledgeable guide.
• Swim past living corals and myriad species of colorful fish such as parrot and butterfly fish.
• Observe the glorious underwater panorama from the comfort of a semi-submersible viewer.
• Hand-feed the fish with assistance from a helpful expert.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Explore the geological wonders and eerie formations in Crystal Caves and then spend hours relaxing at a series of beaches linked by footpaths and surrounded by a nature reserve.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a leisurely tender ride to St. George’s Island, the northernmost point of hook-shaped Bermuda. A short scenic drive will bring you to Crystal Caves, which were discovered in 1907 when a teenager tried to retrieve his cricket ball from a hole and found it led to a huge series of caverns.

You will have the opportunity to explore the wonders underground, which include a crystal-clear lake and a profusion of white stalactites eerily illuminated for added drama. Parts of the caves are accessed along a pontoon boardwalk that floats atop the lake, allowing a closer look at the geological formations underwater. As an alternative, you may remain above ground and meander the gardens and browse the gift shop.

. Continuing, you will soon arrive at the Clearwater Beach & Cooper’s Island Reserve, a secluded wedge of undeveloped land on Bermuda’s eastern end. The area contains six interconnected beaches, an idyllic setting to enjoy hours relaxing in the sun, doing whatever you please.

You may take a refreshing swim in the shallow waters, observe the marine life while snorkeling or simply lie back in a lounge chair and enjoy the serenity.

Your adventure begins at the cruise ship pier, where you’ll be met by your Captain and crew. After a scenic 30 minute bus transfer get ready to board your waiting 60 foot, modern, sailing catamaran. After a short safety briefing, you’ll set sail along the scenic coast of Roatan in stunning turquoise Caribbean waters. During your sail to the snorkeling point, you’ll be fitted with your snorkeling equipment and given safety instructions. There is plenty of room to stretch out on the forward sun deck and ample comfortable shaded seating. There’s also a bar serving soft drinks and purified water before snorkeling. After approximately one half hour, you’ll arrive at the snorkeling point.

Snorkeling here is about the best the Caribbean has to offer. Enter the crystal clear, warm water, via the center stair case. Get an up close view of beautiful living coral and a large variety of tropical reef fish. All levels of snorkeler's, novice, intermediate and advanced snorkeler's will enjoy this site. Your snorkel guides will direct you to the best areas and make sure you are comfortable. After all snorkeling is finished (approximately 60 minutes) you’re invited aboard to enjoy unlimited rum punch, rum drinks, fruit punch, soft drinks and a rotisserie roast chicken lunch with rice, pasta salad, cabbage salad and fresh fruit in season. Kick back and relax, listen to Caribbean music as you sail to the disembarkation point for your return transfer to your ship, approximately 30 minutes. One of the crew will accompany you back to the ship and be happy to answer any questions about Roatan & Honduras. Feel free to take home complimentary local Honduran currency as your souvenir and free digital photographs taken while onboard your tour.

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Discover an abundance of diverse and colorful marine life during this superb snorkeling adventure in the teeming waters off diminutive Coco Island. Transfer to a jetty in La Digue and embark your awaiting catamaran for a cruise to idyllic Coco Island, a small granite outcrop boasting a few palm trees but hiding a magnificent treasure in its surrounding depths. You’ll find you need not worry if you have no snorkeling experience, as your professional crew will be on hand to provide assistance throughout your outing. After receiving instruction and your snorkeling gear, plunge into the translucent waters of this natural aquarium. You’ll swim above a wealth of coral amid turtles and hundreds of vividly multi-hued fish, rejoicing as blue tangs, Moorish idols and scissortail sergeants dart to and fro. You’re certain to cherish your immersion into this magical underwater world.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise on a catamaran to beguiling Coco Island and snorkel its crystalline waters.
• Receive guidance and equipment from experts, so no snorkeling experience is necessary.
• Relish time in the gin-clear waters, sighting turtles, colorful fish and striking corals.
• Spot vibrant blue tangs, eye-catching Moorish idols and striped scissortail sergeants.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Snorkel two outstanding reefs off Grand Turk that are absolutely teeming with marine life. While cruising to the first site, known as The Wall, you will receive a brief orientation on what to expect and how to get the most from the experience. Although the reef at The Wall plummets away to depths of up 7,000 feet, you will snorkel on a coral plateau in about 20 feet of water. You can expect to see a huge variety of brilliantly colored tropical fish and perhaps graceful manta rays. Be sure to look over the edge of The Wall to see how precipitously it drops off. The water is much shallower at Oasis Reef, where you will snorkel next, so you can expect to see different marine life. For instance, you might spot sergeant majors, neon-colored parrotfish and blue-striped grunts. You may even catch sight of a sea turtle or two.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Snorkel at The Wall and the much shallower Oasis Reef.
• Observe the ever-changing parade of sea creatures that inhabit the different depths.
• Look for parrotfish, manta rays and sea turtles swimming about the reefs.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath and non-slip shoes.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.

OVERVIEW

Sail on a spacious catamaran to the precipitous reef known as The Wall, where you will snorkel before continuing on to a nearby beach. You will ease into the water on the coral reef plateau at the top of The Wall, which is about 20 feet deep. The water is typically crystal clear, allowing you to see all sorts of marine life such as neon-colored parrotfish, blue tangs, and perhaps sea turtles. If you snorkel at the edge of The Wall, you will be amazed by how the reef plummets straight down thousands of feet to the bottom of the sea. You will then sail on to a secluded beach at Cotton Bay while enjoying rum punch and Caribbean music along the way. You will be free to do as you please upon arriving, whether it be basking in the sun, strolling the beach as the waves lap the shore or swimming in the turquoise sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail on a catamaran to The Wall and on to a secluded beach at Cotton Bay.
• Observe brightly colored tropical fish and other marine life while snorkeling at The Wall.
• Relax on a remote beach, where you will be free to spend the time as you please.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Experience highlights of Mahé during a satisfying coach and catamaran tour of a picturesque plantation, a rain forest and the island’s pristine coastline. Journey to breathtaking Jardin du Roi, a postcard-ready, 85-acre working plantation situated high in the rainforest valley of southern Mahé. You’ll discover that the plantation is home to a wide variety of spice plants, tropical fruit trees, essential oil plants and endemic palms, and that descendants of the founding Green family still manage the plantation, which was established in 1860. After a delightful pick-me-up of refreshing fruit juice at Jardin du Roi, continue your excursion on a comfortable catamaran. You’ll revel in cooling soft drinks and water as you sail toward Victoria, accompanied by the mellow sounds of a talented guitarist. Stop along southwest Mahé’s unspoiled coastline for swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing aboard the spacious boat. You’ll find knowledgeable crew on hand to provide lightweight flotation vests that allow even the novice snorkeler to participate in this memorable experience, the perfect coda to your beguiling Mahé sojourn.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a working, 85-acre plantation nestled in a lush rainforest valley.
• Admire the abundant spice and essential oil plants growing at the plantation, along with endemic palms and tropical fruit trees.
• Board a spacious catamaran for a relaxing sail along Mahé’s virgin coastline.
• Savor cooling beverages and melodious guitar music as you cruise the crystalline waters.
• Drop anchor along the way to swim, snorkel or soak in the sun.
• Appreciate helpful assistance and snorkeling flotation vests provided by the catamaran’s professional crew.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Spend several hours enjoying the beach amenities at a luxury resort that overlooks one of the prime areas of the Red Sea.

After departing from the pier, you will soon arrive at a luxury resort on the Red Sea, where you will spend the next several hours relaxing as you see fit. With no schedule to follow, you will be free to enjoy the amenities at the resort’s private beach at your leisure.

You might stroll the stretch of powdery sand with nothing on your mind but enjoying the gorgeous setting. Or you may prefer to lie back in a comfortable lounge chair and read an engaging bestseller. How you pass the time is totally up to you, but basking in the warm glow of the sun is always a great choice, even if only for a short while.

Swimming is another excellent option. Besides being immensely refreshing, the waters in the Red Sea are among the world’s saltiest because no freshwater rivers empty into the sea and rainfall is minimal.

Still, snorkeling draws most of the attention. Despite its name, much of the Red Sea is crystal-clear and the large coral reefs just offshore attract plenty of marine life. Schools of brightly colored tropical fish, sea turtles and graceful rays are commonly spotted.

Of course, you won’t be obliged to do anything more than relax. So settle in and enjoy the amenities at the private beach until it’s time to catch the transfer back to the pier.

OVERVIEW

Discover the elegance of The Red Collection, where refined touches elevate your tour experience into a memorable journey. Cruise onboard a luxury catamaran to pristine turtle habitats and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters in an area known for green sea turtles. Its gently curving coastline and turquoise waters are absolutely mesmerizing. Although you will be free to do whatever you please, snorkeling should be at the top of your list as green sea turtles are often spotted there. The seagrass beds in the shallow bay provide an ideal habitat for these large turtles that can weigh as much as 350 pounds. Watching one gracefully swim by is always a thrill. Dozens of fish species also thrive in these waters, including yellowtail snapper, French angelfish and colorful parrotfish. Back on board, a gourmet chef curated taco lunch will be served, after which you will enjoy more free time.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise to a local bay where turtles have made their home in the Virgin Islands.
• Snorkel in the crystal-waters, an ideal habitat for green sea turtles.
• Observe a variety of other marine life while snorkeling.
• Enjoy gourmet chef curated menu on board the catamaran.
• Open bar serves soft drinks, beer and wine.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Set sail aboard a luxurious, custom-built 65 foot catamaran that includes a shaded lounge area, large sundeck, fresh water showers and spacious bathrooms. Then, put on your snorkel gear and enter the colorful world of marine life and the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. You’ll discover stunning coral formations and tropical fish. After snorkeling, it’s all you can drink, while your catamaran takes you to a private beach where you can enjoy Fury's Aqua Park which includes kayaks, paddle surf boards, a water trampoline, water mats, Jungle Joe, Rock it and Platinum Aqua Glide Slide. Or if you prefer, just relax on a beach chair or swing in a hammock under a coconut tree.

Snorkel the azure waters adjacent to the of Belize's Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living barrier reef. This is a shallow water entry, well suited for beginners and intermediate snorkelers. Depart from the Harvest Caye Marina on one of our comfortable snorkel vessels for the short scenic ride to a beautiful site along the reef. This location is teeming with multitudes of colorful reef fish, co-habiting among the beautiful hard and soft coral formations, intermingled with sponges, sea fans, and delicate sea anemones.

Possible sightings of spotted eagle rays and schools of larger fish are quite common, large starfish, queen conchs, and sea cucumbers also call this patch of the reef home. After snorkeling, re-board your boat and enjoy the return trip while listening to Caribbean rhythmic vibes. After returning to the pier, as you step off the boat, you can pick up your complimentary rum punch.