Texaribbean Cruise NCL
| Day |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| Sun. |
Houston, TX |
- - |
4:00pm |
| Mon. |
At Sea |
-- |
-- |
| Tue. |
Cancun, Mexico |
1:00pm |
10:00pm |
| Wed. |
Cozumel, Mexico |
7:00am |
5:00pm |
| Thur. |
Roatan, Honduras |
9:30am |
5:00pm |
| Fri. |
At Sea |
-- |
-- |
| Sat. |
At Sea |
-- |
-- |
| Sun. |
Houston, TX |
8:00am* |
|
* Disembarkation usually begins two hours after docking.
Note: The ship will anchor offshore, and tenders will
ferry guests to and from Cancún.
Xcaret - "Nature's Sacred Paradise"
Duration: 7 hours (full day)
Price: $64.00 Adult, $44.00 Child
Duration: 4 hours (show only)
Price: $49.00 Adult, $39.00 Child
Xcaret by Day - Spend a marvelous day at the very beautiful archeological
theme park of Xcaret, "Natures Secret Paradise". The adventure
begins as you take a one-hour journey in an air-conditioned colorful
folkbus to Xcaret Park. Upon arrival an English speaking guide
will instruct you as to where to go and what to do, then you are
on your own to explore and experience the many attractions offered.
Step back in time amongst the various Mayan Archaeological sites,
float on the surface of an underground river for thirty minutes,
an unbelievable experience. Enjoy a swim in the Caribbean Sea,
lagoons, natural pools, channels and cenotes. Browse through a
botanical garden and nursery, visit the wild bird-breeding aviary,
butterfly pavilion, Jaguar Island and much more. You may also
choose to share your time with friendly dolphins, or take a horseback
ride along the ocean front (These attractions are not included
in the price of admission).
Xcaret at Night - Mexico's roots and the mystical world of the
Mayan culture come to life in the evenings at Xcaret Park. The
beat of pre-Hispanic drums and candlelit paths take participants
through a spell-binding labyrinth of caves, natural wells, ceremonial
centers, and live dioramas, leading to an open-air theater and
a colorful presentation of folklore dances. The setting is spectacular,
the mood, enchanted, the evening not to be missed.
Cancun Nautibus
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $32.00 Adult, $16.00 Child
The Nautibus is unique catamaran, known as "the floating submarine".
The hull is made of aluminum and both keels specially designed
with large windows just beneath the waterline to give you full
view of the underwater world. You will depart from Playa Tortugas
and cruise along the coast of Isla Mujeres Bay where you will
be able to view some of Cancun's most beautiful beaches. Then
continue to the Chitales coral reef, which forms part of the second
largest reef in the world after Australia. You will have a full
view of the underwater world and be able to closely observe the
sting coral, elk horn, brain coral, sea fans, sponges and many
species of fish that populate the area. The Nautibus will then
return to the Playa Tortugas.
Note: You may take photographs without the flash.
Cancún Overview
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $29.00
This is a great way for first-time visitors to get acquainted
with Cancun. From the pier, you'll travel along one of the most
beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Visit the Mayan ruin site
"El Rey" which means "King of the Solar Countenance". It is believed
that this was the site of astronomical activities in the 2nd and
3rd century BC. As you return, you will stop at the Forum Mall,
Cancun's newest shopping complex, where you can choose to shop
or return to the ship.
Jeep Safari Adventure
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Price: $77.00 Adult
Leave the hustle and bustle of Cancun behind and explore the natural
beauty of Quintana Roo while driving your own jeep. Your guided
tour will depart caravan style and pass through the northern part
of Cancun, Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam, legendary home of some
of the best known pirates of the area like Red Beard. Turning
off the paved main road you will appreciate your rugged 4wd jeep
as you negotiate the bumpy road leading you to the secluded beach
of the Pirate Morgan. Enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters
of this beautiful beach as a fresh lunch of unique local dishes
is prepared for you. You'll have time to take a swim, play some
volleyball or do a little beachcombing before your caravan returns
to the ship. Refreshments are included.
Notes: There are four passengers per jeep. Driver must
have a valid driver's license and know how to operate a manual
transmission vehicle.
Sail to Isla Mujeres
Durations: 3 hours
Price: $38.00
This is a great combination of party and sailing aboard a 51'
catamaran sailboat. After you board, your friendly crew will open
up the bar for complimentary soft drinks, beer, margaritas, rum
and tequila. You will sail through the bay between Cancun and
the little island of Isla Mujeres. Your catamaran will bring you
into one of the most beautiful beaches that Isla Mujeres has to
offer. Swim, soak up some sun or do a little beach combing before
sailing back to Cancun.
Dive In Boat Snorkel
Duration: 3 hours
Price $45.00
Mexico has the second longest barrier reef just off shore and
is know for it's colorful reef and crystal clear visibility. Your
Dive In instructors have a great trip planned for you onboard
the snorkel boat sailing to Isla Mujeres, whose name roughly translates
to "island of women". This beautiful island is located about 40
minutes offshore from Cancun and offers some of the best snorkeling
in the area. You will be given an orientation of the area before
entering the water. Your Dive In instructors will take you on
a guided tour and show you the incredible under sea world. Make
sure you bring your underwater camera to get those once in a lifetime
pictures. Complimentary soft drinks and beer will be available.
Golf at Pok-Ta-Pok
Duration: Varies
Price: $115.00
18 holes / 6,142 yards / par 73
Tee up at Pok-Ta-Pok and get in a challenging day of golf along
with a visit to a Mayan ruin located on the grounds and restored
before the course was completed. Pok-Ta-Pok's Mayan name means
"ball game". The course is conveniently located in the heart of
the hotel district. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Note: Non refundable. Price includes round trip transportation,
green fees and a shared cart.
COZUMEL, MEXICO
Chichen Itza by Bus
Duration: 11 hours
Price: $79.00
Take a once-in-a-lifetime excursion deep into the heart of Mexico
to the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá. Depart early in the
morning. As you drive across the Yucatán peninsula, a knowledgeable
guide will review the history of Mexico, introduce you to Mayan
culture and tell you what you can expect to see and experience
at the ruins. Chichén Itzá was the most important city in the
Yucatan peninsula from the 11th to the 13th century. Once there,
you can stay with the guide or explore on your own. Enjoy a box
lunch and complimentary beer and sodas. Take about two and a half
hours to tour the sacrificial well, climb the temple of Kulkulcán
and gaze into the observatory where Mayan priests accurately calculated
celestial events. You can stand in the center of the largest ball
court in Meso America, a place where a winning team captain lost
his head. Then you will return to Playa del Carmen and take a
ferry back to Cozumel and the ship.
Note: The bus ride is 2 3/4 hours, the ferry ride between
Playa del Carmen and Cozumel is approximately 45 minutes. There
is considerable walking at Chichén Itzá, so comfortable clothes,
walking shoes and a hat are recommended The mexican government
collects $10 from any grest taking a video camera into the archaeological
area.
Mayan Ruins Of Tulum
Duration: 7 hours
Price: $69.00
The ruins of Tulum lie just 80 miles south of Cancún, a monument
to Mayan culture consisting of about 60 ancient structures. On
your way there, a knowledgeable guide will brief you on the sights
you will see. Enjoy a box lunch, complimentary beer and soft drinks
and extensive guided tour of this ancient civilization, its spectacular
ruins rising majestically from the rocky cliffs on the Yucatán
coast. Take advantage of the incredible scenery to snap a few
photos. Then you will return to Playa del Carmen and take a ferry
back to Cozumel and the ship. If you wish, you will have limited
time to explore Cozumel before returning to the ship.
Note: The ferry ride between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel
is approximately 45 minutes each way. There is considerable walking
at Tulum, so comfortable clothes, walking shoes and a hat are
recommended. The mexican government collects $10 from any grest
taking a video camera into the archaeological area.
Mayan Ruins of Tulum / Xel-Ha
1/2 hours
Price: $78.00
About 80 miles south of Cancún, Tulum rises majestically from
the top of a craggy cliff overlooking the Caribbean. These ruins
are a remarkably well preserved ancient Mayan settlement of about
60 structures, the only walled Mayan settlement on Mexico's coast.
A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the walled city built
circa 1450, explaining the history of the grand temples, palaces
and altars that were once the center of this advanced civilization.
Next you will travel to Xel-Ha lagoon, one of the largest natural
aquariums in the world. Here you will be able to explore a labyrinth
of waterways and paths meandering through the tropical jungle.
Swim, float or even snorkel along a cool river flowing through
the mangroves. This unique park has snorkel gear and float rentals,
changing facilities, lockers and a variety of gift shops.
Note: The ferry ride between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel
is approximately 45 minutes each way. There is considerable walking
at Tulum, so comfortable clothes, walking shoes and a hat are
recommended. Bring a bathing suit and towel from the ship. The
Mexican government collects $10 from any grest taking a video
camera into the archaeological area.
Cozumel Island & Beach Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $36.00
Begin your tour in the tiny town of San Miguel, where you will
visit San Gervasio, A recently excavated Mayan ruin that was a
holy place of pilgrimage for Mayan women worshipping the goddess
of fertility. Wind along the coastal road around the east side
of the island for an incomparable view of the wind-and sea-swept
coast. As you return to the west side of the island, you will
stop at one of Cozumel's pristine white sand beaches. Enjoy the
sun and sand, and sip on a complimentary beverage.
Note: The ride may be bumpy. Comfortable walking shoes
are recommended. Bring a towel from the ship if you plan on swimming.
The Mexican Government collects $10 from any guest taking a video
camera into the archaeological area.
Cozumel Island Folklore Show
Duration: 3 1/2 hours (ruins and shows)
Price: $54.00
Duration: 2 hours (show only)
Price: $31.00
Cozumel, one of Mexico's largest islands, is full of scintillating
surprises. Drive through the small town of San Miguel and stop
at the Mayan ruins of San Gervasio. This recently excavated, ten-acre
site was an important pilgrimage center for Mayan women. Here
they would spend a week worshipping and praying to Ixchel, goddess
of fertility, for a normal births and a healthy babies. Next,
you will stop at a local night club for a vivid song-and-dance
journey into native Mexico. Enjoy a complimentary refreshment
while colorfully-costumed dancers perform exotic and romantic
steps illustrating the cultural beauty and diversity of the country.
Enjoy the traditional sounds of the Mariachi music and the harmonious
sound of the marimba (xylophone
Note: The ride may be bumpy. Comfortable walking shoes
are recommended. The Mexican Government collects $10 from any
guest taking a video camera into the archaeological area.
Dolphin Discovery
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Price $87.00
This tour combines opportunity to spend some time snorkeling in
famous Chankanaab National Marine park highlighted by a unique
dolphin encounter experience. You will be greeted at the pier
by staff and guided to the shuttle bus, which will transport you
to the Dolphin Discovery Facility at Chankanaab Snorkeling Park.
First, you will be guided to the dolphinarium for a short seminar
presented by a qualified trainer which includes an educational
video and hydrophonic sound that lets you hear the dolphins talking
underwater. Next, you will be led in a small group to the interaction
platforms and submerged so that you are right next to the dolphins.
While on the platform and under trainer's supervision you will
see close up the beauty and grace of these amazing animals. You
will be able to touch the dolphin and watch spectacular behavior
and abilities. Trainers will try to give every participant some
memorable photo opportunities such as the Dolphin Kiss or a video
of the whole experience. After the encounter you will have plenty
of time to enjoy some snorkeling along the shoreline reef at Chankanaab
Marine Park or if you prefer stroll along a botanical trail with
Mayan cultural exhibits, a shipwreck museum, the inland lagoon,
visit the souvenir shop or restaurant.
Ocean View Explorer
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Price: $37.00
The Mermaid will take you to the awesome underwater world of Cozumel,
where you can see a great variety of colorful fish and magnificent
coral formations. You will be able to admire these wonders in
a comfortable air-conditioned 48-seat sub-see viewer. You will
visit beautiful underwater reefs, an airplane wreck and other
underwater points of interest.
Beach Party and Fiesta Boat
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $36.00
Join the excitement aboard the famous triple decker party boat,
the most popular mexican party cruise. Enjoy complimentary tropical
fruit punch or sodas along with live music that will soothe your
senses and lift your spirits. Welcome the tantalizing breezes
and warm glow of the sun as the fiesta takes you on a naturally
exotic Caribbean voyage to Playa Sol, the most popular beach club
in Cozumel. Playa sol invites you to embark on a magical journey
in search of the ancient Mayan treasures that have made their
home beneath the Caribbean's dephts, enjoy endless views of the
famous Mayan remains of ancient murals, figures of famous gods
and even aged sunken boats that live among nature's friendly colorful
tropical fish. Also enjoy Playa Sol's other popular attractions
that include a small tropical zoo with cozumel's native creatures,
beautiful beaches, water skiing, jet skiing, the banana boat ride,
diving, para sailing, volleyball and horseback riding. The fiesta
party ends with a festive party scene, rum punch, margaritas,
popular Mexican dances and entertaining games all the way back
to the ship.
Note: snorkeling equipment is included.
Mayan Frontier Horseback Riding
Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Price: $71.00
Ride horseback through the tropical jungles of Cozumel and discover
hidden surprises deep in their midst. You will pass a small, traditional
Mayan town, complete with Mayan cemetery, coves and a cenote (water
well). Observe the ruins and learn about the ecology of the region.
Stop for an enjoyable visit at Cozumeleno Ranch, with its traditional
main house and it's church, as well as paddocks and farmyards
stocked with many animals. Enjoy a cold beer or soft drink at
the cantina.
Note: Horses are unpredictable. All guests ride at their
own risk.
Island Adventure Party Cruise
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $36.00
Party with your shipmates on a private island beach. Begin with
a short drive along Cozumel's scenic coast. Enjoy island music
and complimentary soft drinks along the way. Once you arrive,
you can snorkel, play volleyball or just laze on a floating beach
mat. Floats, soft drinks, local varieties of beer and margaritas
are complimentary. You will return to the pier with plenty of
time to enjoy Cozumel and its fabled shopping.
Passion Island Day Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Price: $62.00
Pass through historic San Miguel on your way to Isla Pasion, a
picture-perfect island of white sandy beaches surrounded by turquoise
waters. Your guide will tell you all about its history. You will
have the opportunity to admire the lush, tropical greenery as
well as some of the native animal life. At Bahia Ciega, you will
board a catamaran or a canoe for your trip to Isla Pasion. Spend
the rest of your day relaxing on a floating mat or in a hammock.
You may choose to play a game of volleyball on the beach. The
tour includes a delicious tropical buffet and an open bar with
soda, beer, margaritas, rum punch, cuba libre and other domestic
drinks.
Tropical Safari Jeep Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $68.00
Discover the mysteries of the Mayan and Spanish cultures that
shaped this island paradise. The excitement begins at the pier,
as you board your very own Jeep. Drive through the town of San
Miguel and continue to the east side of the island where endless
stretches of white sandy beaches and breathtaking views of the
Caribbean await. You will stop briefly at the La Palma ruins for
an introduction to the mystical Mayan culture. Journey on to Xpalbarco
Beach where you will have 1 1/2 hours to enjoy the Mexican sun
and sand. Play volleyball, swim, walk along the breaking waves
or just relax under the shade of an umbrella. A special lunch
will be cooked and served on the beach. As you resume your drive
back to the pier, you will smell the salty tropical breeze and
feel the warm glow of the sun. Drink in the scenic views of the
Caribbean - they are magnificent along this stretch of beach.
Note: Water and soft drinks are included. Bring your swimsuit
and a towel from the ship.
Cozumel Dive In / Dzul-Ha Snorkeling
Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $37.00
A short taxi ride down the coast will bring you to the uniquely-designed
Dzul-Ha snorkeling center. A large wooden deck and ladders provide
easy access to the water. The surrounding reef is shallow and
an open window to the marine life below. Your Dive In instructors
will take you on a guided tour and show you the incredible world
under the sea. After the tour, enjoy refreshments and a freshwater
rinse. You will return to the pier with plenty of time to explore
the rest of Cozumel.
Cozumel Dive In / Columbia Reef Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $47.00
See the reef that has made Cozumel the Caribbean's premier dive
destination. Cruise out to Palancar Reef, the second largest reef
in the world, on a dive boat. Here you will drift over massive
coral heads rising up from the sea floor. Swim among the towering
coral columns, tunnels and canyons. You'll see a wide variety
of colorful fish including huge rainbow parrotfish that make the
reef their home. Black and red coral, huge elephant ear sponges
and barrel sponges can be found along the bottom. On the return
trip, enjoy a soft drink and your offshore view of Cozumel's beautiful,
secluded beaches.
Cozumel Dive In / Palancar Reef Scuba
Tour
duration: 3 hours
Price: $67.00
Certified scuba divers will love the incredible Palancar Reef
system, which is one of the largest reefs in the world. Your professional
local operator will take you by boat out for a two-tank dive on
this famous reef. Beautiful coral and sponge formations make up
this reef. The local inhabitants include hundreds of fish from
small tropical to huge grouper and parrotfish. It is not unusual
to see stingrays and turtles on this scuba tour. Note: You will
get back to the ship in plenty of time to shop or explore the
rest of Cozumel.
Note: You must be a certified SCUBA diver to participate
in this excursion. Rental equipment available from dive operator
at a nominal charge.
Golf at Playacar
Duration: 8 hours
Price: $112.00
18 holes / 6,088 yards / par 72
Within the quiet enclave of Playa del Carmen, Playacar welcomes
you to experience the Yucatán's newest golf course, designed by
world-renowned designer Robert Von Haggae. Carved through the
lush Mayan jungle, the course awaits the bold and intrepid. Cenotes
(water wells) come into play on almost any hole and extra care
was taken in the design of the course to preserve the natural
and historical assets that are found throughout. These are some
of the Caribbean's most glorious greens!
Note: Price includes round-trip transportation, green fees
and a shared cart.
ROATAN, HONDURAS
Roatan Highlights
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $34.00
Roatan has no shortage of natural wonders, and you will see most
of them on this tour: brilliant blue waters laden with colorful
coral, palm-fringed beaches cooled by constant trade winds, exotic
plants and nature trails abundant with wildlife and lush green
vegetation. Depart from the ship, docked in Coxen Hole, the capital
of the Bay Islands province. Near the West End of the island is
Sandy Bay and Anthony's Key Resort. Here you will visit the Institute
for Marine Sciences, a research and educational center, containing
a series of displays depicting the island's history. Watch a bottlenose
dolphin show. Next you will visit the Tropical Treasures Bird
Park, which houses 50 different species of birds including Amazon
parrots, Macaws and Toucans. You will return to the ship along
a lovely, tree-lined road.
East End Island Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $32.00
A small private tour through the undeveloped East End of the island
gives you a unique opportunity to enjoy the landscape and soak
up the local culture. Along the way your guide will brief you
on the history of Roatan and Honduras. You will stop to enjoy
a show by Carib Indians known as the Garifuna Dancers. You'll
be able to walk in the beautiful gardens, enjoy some jam tasting,
take a boat ride through Oak Ridge Mangrove Tunnel and browse
for hand painted souvenirs.
Tabyana Beach Resort
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Price: $38.00
Enjoy the serenity of Tabyana Beach, Roatan's most beautiful beach
and one of the world's most pristine stretches of white, powdery
sand. Sit under the shade of a coconut tree and enjoy the scenery
from the island's West End. Then enjoy a delicious all-you-can=eat
barbecue lunch and complimentary tropical drink surfside. Afterwards,
browse in the gift shop.
Note: Tabyana Beach is a private resort and only guests
on this tour will be allowed admission. Price includes round-trip
transportation to the beach (about 35 minutes each way), admission
to the beach, use of changing and shower facilities, beach chairs
and lunch.
Coral Reef Explorer
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $30.00
Enjoy the beautiful living reefs on Roatán without getting wet!
The Coral Reef Explorer is your window to the incredible underwater
world just off the coast of Honduras.
Note: This excursion is available only from Tabyana Beach.
Dolphin Encounter
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Price: $75.00
Enjoy a close encounter with the friendliest creature of the sea,
the bottlenose dolphin. Get your feet in the water and observe
these intelligent mammals up close. Enjoy a rare opportunity to
touch, feed and interact with them in waist-deep water. Afterwards,
visit the museum and gift shop at Anthony's Key Resort. You will
be able to purchase a video of your dolphin encounter.
Note: Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel from the ship.
Reserve your spot early as this tour is popular and participation
is very limited. You will be in the water 20 minutes with the
dolphins.
Roatan Sightseeing and Beach
Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Price: $32.00
This tour combines the lush scenery of Roatan with time at one
of its most beautiful beach resorts. Your tour will include several
unique photo stops including the airport tower that will offer
a commanding view of your ship in the harbor. A stop at Sherman's
Iguana Refuge will introduce you to the hundreds of colorful iguanas,
which were once hunted for food but are now protected. In addition
to the wonderful wildlife, you will enjoy a stop at Fantasy Island
Beach Resort where you will be served a complimentary drink. You
will have about two hours at the beach so don't forget your beachwear,
towel and sunscreen lotion.
West Bay Sea Kayaking
Duration: 6 1/2 hours
Price: $76.00
Imagine gliding solo over a crystal clear sea, so close you can
spot the parrotfish feeding and feel the rays of the sun dancing
on the surface of the water. Sea kayaking is the ideal way to
see this beautiful island from an entirely different perspective.
If you are a novice, it's easy to learn. Begin with a short drive
to Half Moon Bay in West End. You will get outfitted and receive
an orientation to kayaking before you paddle out to West Bay.
Wrap your day with a delicious homemade lunch.
Note: Tour participation is limited. Price includes all
equipment and snorkel gear.
Roatan Dive In / Tabyana Beach
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $48.00
A scenic 40-minute ride will bring you to Tabyana Beach on the
island's West End. The virgin and pristine reef is located just
off shore is home to many exotic species of fish. Your Dive In
instructors will take you on a guided tour. Later, you will enjoy
a delicious beach barbecue and complimentary tropical drink. You
can browse for gifts in a shop nearby before returning to the
ship.
Note: Price includes admission to the beach, snorkeling
gear, use of changing and shower facilities, beach chairs.
Roatan Dive-In Scuba / Anthony's Key
Resort
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $85.00
The term "world class diving" is no exaggeration when it comes
to Roatan. The island is bordered by a wide assortment of colorful
marine life. The reefs are known for their spectacular "drop off"
- places where the reef plunges vertically into untold depths.
Your professional local dive operator will take you on a two-tank
scuba adventure to these beautiful reefs. This excursion includes
lunch at Tabyana Beach.
Note: You must be a certified scuba dive to participate
in this excursion. Equipment may be rented from the dive operator
at a nominal charge.
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