Antigua Excursions?

[justmestace]

I'm betting someone already asked this, and I missed it....but does anyone know what DCL has planned for shore excursions for Antigua?
Any of you Antigua cruisers know???

Thanks!

 

[JanDave]

I contacted DCL about the Antigua excursions a couple of months ago and was told that DCL will post the excursions close to the 60 day window when we can reserve them. I booked our Antigua excursion on my own. Looking forward to our 9/18 cruise.

Jan

 

[justmestace]

Thank you!
So, then the Antigua excursions should be listed in about a month. That's great.
I've already booked a few of our own for the Christmas cruise, too..
We were thinking about Nelson's Dockyard for Antigua.

 

[Michelemouse]

We booked the EcoTour through www.adventureantigua.com

I found their website while doing a search and then saw many, many outstanding reviews on cruisecritic.com

 

[piglet33]

A bunch of us are doing the Grand Pineapple Beach Half Day Pass. This sounds like a nice relaxing day and we even get use of the beach as well.

http://www.antiguanice.com/allegro_daypass/index.html

They recently did away with the half day, but they still have the full day and now a dinner special.

http://www.allegroantigua.com/english/Day_Pass.htm

Reneé

 

[IrishCowboy]

The Ecotour looks great!

When are you cruising?

We are on the 9/18 Magic.

 

[justmestace]

Thank you for the links, Renee.......looks like fun!

 

[Regina]

Here are the DCL Antigua Excursions:

Catamaran Sail, Snorkel, & Beach Cruise (3.5 hours)

Triple the fun! This sailing, snorkeling and beach trip starts with a 20-minute catamaran ride to a prime snorkeling spot off the northwest coast of Antigua. There, you’ll receive instructions and equipment, and then it’s time to plunge into your approximately 1-hour snorkeling adventure. The next stop is a semi-secluded beach for another hour of aquatic enjoyment. Swim, sun, stroll and enjoy the open bar before partying on back to the ship with music and dancing.
Adult Price: $52 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $39 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Stingray Swim & Snorkel Adventure (3.5 hours)

Meet and greet stingrays! You can even feed these friendly creatures on this unique excursion. You’ll ride through Antigua’s picturesque countryside to Seatons Village, where an open skiff will transport you for the 8-minute ride to Stingray Village. You’ll disembark onto floating platform, where a helpful guide will provide snorkeling gear and instructions before introducing you to these unusual animals. You’ll enter the water, which is approximately 4 feet deep, for a chance to gently touch and photograph the stingrays, or even feed them bits of squid with the help of a guide. Afterwards, enjoy a glass of rum or fruit punch before returning to the ship.
Adult Price: $59 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $49 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

Off Road 4x4 Jeep Safari Adventure (3.5 – 4 hours)

Freewheeling fun! Head off-road on this rugged excursion, which takes you on a four-wheel-drive tour to little-seen parts of this island paradise. Your friendly guide will describe the history and nature of Antigua as you traverse dirt tracks into uncharted territory; the four stops on the journey are approximately 30 minutes apart. The tour includes a drive to the verdant oasis of Body Pond, then up Monks Hill to visit historic Fort George and its views of Falmouth and English Harbour. Your exploration continues with drive through the rainforest and a stop to sample luscious in-season fruits before visiting one of Antigua’s sugar-sand beaches. Bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, towel and sense of adventure!
Adult Price: $52 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $42 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.

Dolphin & Stingray Adventure (3.5 – 4 hours)

Kiss and tell! After a short 15-minute ride, your adventure begins with a chance to explore the beautiful grounds of Dolphin Fantaseas inhabited by parrots, red-footed tortoises, a channel-billed toucan, soldier crabs, an iguana and more before embarking on the highlight of the trip: Your encounter and interactive 25-minute swim with playful bottlenose dolphins. Trainers will teach you how to interact with and hand-feed these sociable, intelligent animals. In the water, you’ll have a chance to swim among the dolphins, stroke their smooth, silky skin and listen to their unique echolocation. You’ll seal the experience with a kiss from a flippered friend. Your unforgettable day also includes time to touch and feed stingrays, too.
Adult Price: $179 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $159 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

Antigua Island Tour (4.5 hours)

Travel back in time! This half-day excursion is a blast from the past as you explore the island’s history and nature. Enjoy a scenic 45-minute journey starting at St. John’s Harbor to Shirley Heights and the 18th-century Nelson’s Dockyard before stopping off at Admiral’s Inn for a refreshing rum punch. Afterwards, you’ll take the scenic 30-minute route via Fig Tree Drive to Claremont Farms on Carlisle Bay, which grows prized Antigua Black Pineapples. You’ll have a chance to sample this tasty treat while a guide explains the farm’s history and culture. Return to your ship via a 45-minute ride along the scenic south and west coasts of Antigua with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, Cades Barrier Reef and the highest point on Antigua: Boggy Peak, elevation 1,319 feet.
Adult Price: $49 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $39 (ages 0-9)
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Antigua Nature Hike (4 hours)

It's only natural! This exciting excursion begins with a 45-minute drive to the heart of Antigua: The majestic Shekerley Mountains, a volcanic range that boasts several peaks more than 1,000 feet high. Home to Antigua's only tropical forest, the area has recently been opened to the public with extensive hiking trails to explore. Upon your arrival, you'll visit Wallings Reservoir, built by the British in the 1890s. From there, enjoy a scenic hike up trails leading through the lush tropical forests and along mountain ridges with spectacular views of the southern coast of the island. Your knowledgeable guide will point out the region's fascinating and diverse plants and animals that call the forest home. After departing the forest, your return trip will include a 30-minute beach stop for sunning and swimming.
Adult Price: $45 (ages 8 and up)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m.

Antigua Seafari (4 – 4.5 hours)

A rib-tickling adventure! You’ll board comfortable, all-weather RIBs—Rigid Inflatable Boats—for this half-day journey to all points of interest on the island. First, it’s approximately an hour’s ride northward bound to the uninhabited islands of the North Sound and Bird Island, where a guide will describe the mangrove ecosystem. The RIBs then head through scenic Mercer’s Creek and on to Devil’s Bridge for the 60-minute trip to the eastern side of island. A stop at deserted Green Island will give you time for swimming, snorkeling or relaxing before the trip resumes south over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean en route to Nelson's Dockyard and your final stop at Cades Bay for a swim before the approximate 2-hour return trip to the ship.
Adult Price: $79 (ages 8 & up)
Child Price: $65 (ages 8-9)
Departure Time: 8:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

‘Excellence’ Power Cat Cruise & Snorkel (3 – 3.5 hours)

It's the cat's meow. The 80-foot power catamaran Excellence purrs along at a brisk clip of 20 knots for the 45-minute trip along the west coast en route to Cades Reef National Park. The cat will drop anchor near the reef for an outstanding snorkeling opportunity. You'll receive instructions and equipment, and then it's time to explore as much of the mile-long reef as you like. Alive with brightly colored corals and inhabited by a variety of fish and other aquatic life, the reef is the ultimate underwater sightseeing opportunity. After your aquatic adventure, you'll have a chance to relax on board and refresh at the open bar during the return trip.
Adult Price: $57 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $45 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:45 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.

Jolly Roger Pirate Cruise (3.5 hours)

Avast, ye mateys! The world-famous Jolly Roger is the site of the ultimate pirate party. As you approach this authentic wooden schooner, the bold red sails adorned with the pirate's signature skull-and-crossbones and deck lined with cannons signal that this will be no ordinary cruise. Aboard the pirate ship, you'll depart St. John's Harbor for a 45-minute jaunt to Deep Bay, where you can engage in some lighthearted pirate activities such as “walking the plank.” You may also disembark for swimming before returning to port and taking part in a hilarious pirate wedding, a limbo competition, open bar and more during the best party in Antigua!
Adult Price: $45 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $32 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:45 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Kayak & Snorkel Eco-Adventure (4.5 – 5 hours)

The fascinating coastal mangrove ecosystem comes alive during this exciting journey. After a 30- minute drive to the northeast coast of the island, knowledgeable guides at the Kayak Adventure land base in Seatons Village will introduce you to the unique natural history and ecology of the region. Then it’s a quick 10-minute trip via motorboat to the kayak station, where you’ll pair up for your kayaking adventure after a brief orientation. Your hour-long tour will provide plenty of opportunities to spot a variety of marine life, shore birds and more, which your guide will be happy to name and describe for you. Next, it’s another 30-minute ride via powerboat to North Sound Marine Park for a nature walk, beach time, and snorkeling on uninhabited Bird Island. Then, enjoy a refreshing glass of rum punch on the 30-minute trip back to the ship.
Adult Price: $65 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:45 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Golf at Cedar Valley (6 – 6.5 hours)

Par for the course! This is your chance to tee off at Cedar Valley Golf Club, the best 18-hole golf course on island. Only minutes from St. John’s, this challenging 6,100-yard, par 69-course rolls gently amid the lush green hills of northern Antigua. Facilities at the course include a snack shop, bar, pro shop, changing and bathing rooms, and putting green. A shared cart and greens fees are included in this excursion. Forgot your clubs? No worries—the course offers club rentals for a nominal fee.
Adult Price: $110 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 9:00 a.m.

Beach Adventure (5 – 5.5 hours)

Hit the beach! Relax on one of Antigua’s famed sugar-sand beaches and spend the day as you please. After a 25-minute ride, you’ll be greeted with a complimentary beverage, and then it’s time to enjoy a half-day of swimming and sunning. Or, play a game of beach volleyball or rent a paddleboat for a nominal fee. There’s even a special play area just for kids. Your sun-drenched sojourn also includes a delicious lunch of chicken and ribs with all the trimmings, plus hamburgers and hotdogs for the littlest beachcombers.
Adult Price: $49 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $39 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 9:00 a.m.

 

[JanDave]

Michelemouse -- we booked the same Eco Tour for our 9/18 cruise.

IrishCowboy -- you're on the same cruise as we are. Gail (glindamood) has started a list of all DIS cruisers on the 9/18 Magic.

Jan

 

[Michelemouse]

Originally posted by IrishCowboy
The Ecotour looks great!

When are you cruising?

We are on the 9/18 Magic.

We are on the 10/2 cruise so we'll miss you by a couple of weeks. I just read that the EcoTour now takes up to 25 people out each day so if you're interested there may still be space.

Have fun!

 

[videoman]

Thank you dvcreg!

The only problem is that we are there for only 1 day and I would like to book 3 of the excursions!!!

Oh well....I guess that is a pretty good problem to have

Thanx for the info!!!