Starting in September, the Disney Magic will sail 7-night Western Caribbean cruises out of Galveston, Texas. During those voyages, the ship will call on the popular destinations of Grand Cayman , Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico .
Today,
I want to tell you about three Port
Adventures that
highlight one of the main reasons why guests sail on Caribbean
cruises: the beautiful waters and sunshine!
Grand Cayman – Stingray City Reef Sail & Snorkel– By far the most popular attraction in Grand Cayman, one of the few places in the world where you can swim and interact with wild stingrays in a sandbar in the middle of the ocean – quite a sight! Stingray City Reef Sail and Snorkel
Location:
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
At
a Glance
Activity
Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity
Level: Moderate Help
Duration:
3.5 to 4 hours
Adult
Price: $60 (ages 10 and up)
Child
Price: $47 (ages 5 to 9)
Ages:
5 And Up
Set
sail on a 65-foot catamaran for a delightful seafaring adventure as
you voyage to a shallow reef for 45-minutes of fun-filled underwater
exploration and enjoyment. Snorkel amidst unique coral formations and
tropical fish as stingrays glide past you from all directions during
this guided underwater adventure you're sure to never forget.
Additional
Information
Snorkeling
equipment and instruction are provided.
Complimentary
water and beverages are provided.
The
reef is 10-20 feet under water.
Snorkeling
is from the boat.
Wheelchairs
(collapsible or electric) are not permitted. Tour operators will deny
participation to Guests arriving in wheelchairs or electric scooters.
You
should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary
to leave a tip in recognition of exceptional service in restaurants,
taxis and for excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to
determine the amount.
Costa Maya – Dolphin Encounter – A popular choice amongst families and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. Learning about these friendly mammals may be the key to help protecting them!
Dolphin
Encounter
Location:
Costa Maya, Mexico
At
a Glance
Activity
Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures
Activity
Level: Moderate Help
Duration:
1 to 1.5 Hours
Adult
Price: $89 (ages 10 and up)
Child
Price: $74 (ages 3 to 9)
Ages:
3 And Up
On
this tour you will:
Walk
from the ship to the Dolphin Center, located at the end of the pier.
Meet
your guide, who will lead your through the check-in process and
orientation.
Meet
these friendly marine mammals during an approximate 30-minute
interaction where you ll touch, play with and learn about the
dolphins. The program is conducted in approximately 37-inch-deep
water. Guests will not swim with the dolphins on this program.
Conclude
your program, check out the available photos for purchase and enjoy
the rest of your visit to Costa Maya.
Important
Additional Information
Children
ages 3 through 12 needs to be accompanied in the water by a paying
adult booked on the same experience.
Guests
ages 13 through 17 must be escorted by their parent/legal guardian to
the Dolphin Center. The parent or guadian may observe the program at
no additional cost.
Wheelchairs
need to be standard size and collapsible; electric
wheelchairs/scooters are permitted. Guests must be able to negotiate
2 sets of 6 steps and enter the water unassisted.
Expectant
mothers up to their 12th week of gestation may participate.
Guests
must be able to wear a lifejacket and enter the water in order to
participate.
Guests
are requested to remove all jewelry and apply biodegradable
sunscreen.
For
safety reasons, Guests interacting with Dolphins are not allowed to
carry cameras, including waterproof ones.
Observers
are welcome at no additional cost.
Guests
are encouraged to bring currency to purchase extras, such as photos
and souvenirs.
You
should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary
to leave a tip in recognition of exceptional service in restaurants,
taxis and for excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to
determine the amount.
Cozumel – 12-Metre Regatta – Sail aboard an America’s Cup Yacht and race in the warm blue waters surrounding Cozumel.
Cozumel
12-Metre Regatta
Location:
Cozumel, Mexico
At
a Glance
Activity
Type: Active Adventures and Splashtacular
Activity
Level: Active and Mild
Duration:
3 to 3.5 Hours
Adult
Price: $87 (ages 12 and up)
Ages:
12 And Up
On
this tour you will:
Meet
your guide and divide into teams before boarding tenders for the
quick 10-minute transfer to the 12-metre yachts.
The
Captain will assign everyone a role on the yacht (non-active roles
are available) for some practice time in preparation for the main
event.
After
pre-race maneuvers and the pre-sail to the race area, get ready to
grind a winch, trim a sail or punch a stopwatch, as you race for
glory on the sailing course.
At
the conclusion of the race, tender to the boutique for the rum punch
celebration (Guests under 21 years will be served fruit punch).
Tender
back to the pier.
Important
Additional Information
Guests
performing active roles should be in good physical condition.
Guests
with collapsible wheelchairs can participate but must have someone
accompany them who are able to assist with movements on and off of
the vessels.
There
are restrooms available at the pier locations before and after tour.
There are no restroom facilities available onboard the vessels.
Life
jackets are provided upon boarding if desired.
It
is recommended that Guests wear soft-soled shoes, snug-fitting
apparel, snug-fitting hats and sunglasses.
Dry
storage is available below deck once aboard the sailboats.
Guests
must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcoholic beverages.
Guests
are encouraged to bring currency or credit card to purchase optional
extras such as souvenirs.
Due
to extreme limited availability of this excursion, Guests are
encouraged to book early.
You
should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary
to leave a tip in recognition of exceptional service in restaurants
and taxis, and for excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to
you to determine the amount.
