Veracruz, Mexico
Veracruz City Tour
Price per person: $29.00
(3 Hours) To visitors today, Veracruz means music, happiness,
spontaneity and warm hospitality. On your three-hour tour you
will see why. Included is a visit to the San Juan de Ulua Fortress
and a guided walk through the downtown area where you will see
the Cathedral de la Asuncion (built in 1731), the Town Hall Palace/City
Hall, the charming arcade (known as Los Portales) and the Zocalo,
the town's prized square. After re-boarding the bus you will be
taken to the drop-off point for the free shuttle, so you can spend
some free time downtown before returning at your leisure.
White Water Rafting
Price per person: $69.00
(Full Day) Come and experience one of the greatest adventures
of your life. Rafting is a well-known sport in Veracruz with excellent
class 2 and 3 rapids for the entire family. On this tour you will
be outfitted with top white water equipment. Professional river
guides will brief you on the safety aspects of your trip before
you head on down the river. In addition to the rapids, you will
enjoy beautiful, lush vegetation, waterfalls and interesting wild
life. Shoes are required while rafting and they will get wet.
Please note that actual rafting time is approximately 2 hours.
Changing rooms and showers are available at the base camp. All
guests must sign a medical waiver form and liability release.
Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray, a towel and a change of shoes
and clothes. Minimum age is 10 years old. A box lunch is included
with this tour.
Quiahuixtlan, Cempoala & Antigua
Price per person: $39.00
(Full Day) For history buffs, this is the tour for you. On this
journey you will see three very different sites. The first stop
will be at Quiahuixtlan, a holy cemetery for the Totonac culture.
Built on a complex system of terraces, Quiahuixtlan (meaning "the
place of rain") rises up on top of Bernal Hill. From this site
you will have a magnificent view of the Gulf of Mexico and specifically
the cove where it is believed the Spaniards found refuge for their
ships in 1519. You will then head on to Cempoala, a very important
archeological site and also where Cortes managed to form a relationship
that eventually led to the downfall of Emperor Montezuma. Your
final stop will be Antigua, the original site of the city of Veracruz.
Here you will see what is believed to be the oldest Catholic Chapel
in the Americas and the famous "Cortes House" before returning
to the ship. Please note that your visit to Quiahuixtlan involves
an up-hill walk. Don't forget bug spray, sunscreen and a camera!
Be sure to eat lunch before you go.
Kid's Adventure Camp
Price per person: $49.00
(Full Day) Adventure Ranch is built on a large hacienda owned
by the Contreras family for over 100 years. Here you will be divided
into 4 groups where you will experience a number of challenges,
including rock climbing, rappelling, a zoom cable and a 45-minute
guided nature hike (based on participation). Professional guides
will provide you with the necessary equipment and instruction.
You will also have free time to explore the camp's multiple pools
(bring swimsuit and towel) including a natural hot spring with
a special massage feature. There is also basketball and volleyball
for those interested. This excursion is suitable for children
ages 8 to 13 years old. Please note all children must have medical
waiver and liability release signed by their parent or guardian.
The ship's youth staff will supervise children. Don't forget bug
spray! A box lunch is included with this tour.
Please Note: All excursions, descriptions and pricing
are subject to change at time of sailing; the duration of the
tours are approximate times only.
