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Spend the day relaxing on the beach doing whatever you please without a care in the world. A short walk will bring you to the Snorkel Park Beach Club on the tip of fishhook-shaped Bermuda that lies between the Great Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. One of the club’s ambassadors will get you settled at your reserved single lounger, which makes an ideal home base. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy however you wish. Stretch out on the lounger and bask in the sun. Walk along the beach at the edge of the shore and take a refreshing swim in the sea. Spend as much time as you want on your chosen activities, as there is no schedule to follow or need to rush. Included is a complimentary welcome rum swizzle and 3 hours complimentary use of a snorkel and mask. A beachfront restaurant is on site for dining on your own, and plenty of water sports such as kayaking are available with special pricing.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend the day at the Snorkel Park Beach Club relaxing however you please.
• Enjoy the use of a complimentary single lounger and shared umbrella.
• Bask in the sun, stroll the beach, take a swim and do most anything else you want.
• Dine on your own at the beachfront restaurant whenever the mood strikes.

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

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Discover Halifax through its gardens, elegant neighborhoods, and rugged coastal landscapes on this guided botanical walking tour. Beginning with a stroll from the port to the Victorian-era Halifax Public Gardens, where curated flower beds, mature trees, and historic landscaping showcase the city’s horticultural heritage. Continue along Spring Garden Road and through Halifax’s leafy South End, passing stately homes and private gardens that reflect how plants adapt to Nova Scotia’s maritime climate. The journey concludes at Point Pleasant Park, where formal city landscapes give way to native woodland, coastal vegetation, and oceanfront views as your guide shares insights into regional biodiversity, climate resilience, and the natural character of Atlantic Canada.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the historic Halifax Public Gardens and its colorful botanical displays.
• Walk through the elegant South End and admire residential gardens and architecture.
• Discover native plant life, coastal forest, and ocean views at Point Pleasant Park.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear supportive walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a refillable water bottle and a light jacket or rain layer.
• A camera is recommended for garden, neighborhood, and coastal scenery.

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Zip through the streets and back alleys of historical St. George on an electric trike for an effortless exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage site town. After a briefing on how to operate the trike and a trial run, you will be ready to take off on a one-of-a-kind journey through downtown. Pedaling or balancing isn’t required like on a conventional bike so you can concentrate on the sights along the way. The exact route will depend on the conditions and traffic, but you can expect to see many of the most historical landmarks. They include where the rum runners operated during Prohibition, the Unfinished Church – which was started in 1874 and is still only partially built – and the site of Joseph Rainey’s barbershop before he returned to America to become the first African-American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. The guide will describe the importance of each attraction during the 3-mile ride.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride through St. George, Bermuda’s first capital, on an electric three-wheeled trike.
• See many of the town’s most fascinating attractions and hear descriptions of each one.
• Admire the 17th- and 18th-century architecture that lines the streets of St. George.
• Take the tender to and from St. George, which occupies Bermuda’s northeastern tip.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Get a wonderful overview of Norfolk by visiting attractions that reflect its rich history, culture and natural beauty. A stroll through the serene Norfolk Botanical Garden – the largest of its kind in Virginia – sets the tone for your exploration. You will have the opportunity to stroll about on your own and ride a trackless train through the collection of rare and indigenous plants. You can expect to pass landmarks such as the Chrysler Museum in the historic Ghent district and the Moses Myer House, one of the first brick buildings constructed after the American Revolution. The USS Wisconsin battleship is a must-see highlight that recalls Norfolk’s exceptional maritime history. Later, at famed Doumar’s, you will enjoy ice cream in a cone made on the original four-iron waffle machine that was introduced at the World’s Fair of 1904.

Disclaimer: The description below will apply on the following dates February 20, 2022 and March 5, 12, 19, 2022

Lunch venue will be substituted for Striper’s Restaurant at Waterside District.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride a trackless train through a botanical garden and marvel at the natural wonders.
• Enjoy a panoramic drive through Norfolk that reveals its character and history.
• Savor ice cream served in a waffle cone cooked in an antique cone maker.

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

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Discover how Halifax responded to the sinking of the Titanic by visiting sites that associated with the tragedy. More than 120 mostly unidentified victims of the disaster are buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, their small black granite tombstones engraved with the date of the sinking – April 15, 1912. This cemetery stands as a solemn memorial to the tragedy, offering a poignant reminder of the loss felt worldwide. Services for many of the victims of the sinking were conducted at the Cathedral Church of All Saints. After admiring the façade of the church, you will continue to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which holds the world’s largest collection of wooden artifacts from the Titanic., which houses the world's largest collection of wooden artifacts from the Titanic, including an intricate deck chair and part of the ship's grand staircase, offering a poignant glimpse into the tragic voyage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See different landmarks in Halifax with ties to the aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic.
• Visit a cemetery for victims of the tragedy and a church that held services for them.
• Admire the historic architecture of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, a landmark where services for many of the Titanic victims were held.
• Browse a collection of artifacts from the Titanic in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Enjoy a panoramic drive along Bermuda’s picturesque southern shore with stops along the way at the most alluring attractions. After crossing the world’s smallest drawbridge, you will travel past a lengthy nature reserve in surprisingly bucolic Somerset Village, around the Great Sound and on to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Climb the spiral staircase of this whitewashed beacon – the world’s oldest cast-iron lighthouse – and you will be treated to 360° views of southern Bermuda. As you will notice while pausing at some of the loveliest beaches that rim the southern shores, they feature pink sand. The magnificent pastel hue comes from a combination of white limestone sediment and red single-cell organisms called foraminifera. Pastels also dominate Hamilton, Bermuda’s winsome capital, especially along Front Street. The colors beautifully complement the harbor’s turquoise water. During free time in Hamilton, you might shop in the one-of-a-kind stores or simply meander about enjoying the stylish ambiance.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the considerable highlights in southern Bermuda, both natural and manmade.
• Cross the world’s smallest drawbridge and stop at the world’s oldest cast-iron lighthouse.
• Pause on occasion to admire the naturally beautiful pink-sand beaches along the southern shores.
• Enjoy free time in Hamilton, Bermuda’s wonderfully traditional capital.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Begin with a 50‑minute tender transfer from your ship pier in Royal Naval Dockyard to the East End, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive two‑hour guided walking tour featuring interior visits to several of St. George’s most significant historic buildings and gardens. Explore the cobblestone streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as your guide shares the town’s rich past. Walk the cobblestone streets of thoroughly charming St. George, the oldest inhabited town of English origin in the New World. Because of that distinction, UNESCO named St. George a World Heritage site and it is well worth exploring. The guide will elaborate on the town’s intriguing past as you tour one landmark after another, beginning by pausing at Tucker House, a family home that remains virtually untouched since being built in 1750. You will then learn about the origins of the island and view the interior of the Towne Hall. The Mitchell House was built even earlier and is now a museum full of extraordinary artifacts to be viewed up close. As you explore the interior of The State House, you will hear details about Bermuda’s Parliament, which met there for nearly 200 years until Bermuda’s capital moved to Hamilton. Other highlights include the interior of St. Peter’s Church, the Globe Hotel – the headquarters of a notorious Confederate arms runner during the Civil War – Stewart Hall constructed in 1707 with a picturesque Kitchen Garden and current home of the Lili Bermuda perfumery, the exterior Pilot Darrell’s Cottage (the first home known to have been built by a Black Bermudian), and Somers Garden, a lush greenspace named for Admiral George Somers, who is considered to be the founder of Bermuda. Conclude by reboarding the tender for your 50‑minute return transfer back to the ship.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

A glass bottom boat cruise is the best way to see this beautiful island from above and below the waves. The jet propelled glass bottom boats have large viewing areas and shallow drafts, offering the very best in underwater viewing and reef access, all in safe, dry, comfort. Relax on the spacious upper deck and enjoy the passing seascapes as your Captain relates little known facts and insights about Bermuda’s history, people and island life. You’ll cruise to the pristine Sea Gardens, and the Shipwreck of the Vixen, a fantastic habitat for a variety of fish and miles of coral reef.

Once over the reef, your knowledgeable crew provides an entertaining and factual commentary on the mysterious civilizations of coral and fish that appear beneath you. Departing the reef, the boat will pause at the nearby sea grass beds, where you may spot a few of the many transient turtles that take refuge in this Mid-Atlantic sanctuary. Enjoy a complimentary soft drink on the return cruise. Rum Swizzle and beer available for cash purchase.

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Hear enlightening commentary about the British overseas territory of Bermuda on a scenic drive to a resort in Somerset Village, where you will indulge in a traditional English tea. The British influence will be apparent most everywhere you go, beginning with the Royal Naval Dockyard. It was established as a British base of operations between Nova Scotia and the West Indies after the English were defeated in the American Revolution, and it was used militarily until abandoned in the 1980s. Bermuda’s first settlers were British – although they arrived inadvertently after being shipwrecked in 1609 – and the self-governing archipelago still follows a parliamentary system based on the United Kingdom’s. Heydon Chapel is perhaps the earliest reminder of England’s presence as it was built in 1620. You might contemplate all that you have seen and heard about Britain over a spot of tea, scones and cakes at the waterfront Willowbank resort.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Settle in for a wonderfully scenic drive and hear commentary that highlights the attractions.
• Recognize Britain’s deep influence in Bermuda, which is still a British overseas territory.
• Enjoy the quintessential English experience – a traditional tea with cakes and scones.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Join the “Jolly Roger”, Bermuda’s family friendly inshore fishing specialists and fish in style aboard a clean, comfortable, fully air-conditioned 57 foot custom fishing boat. Once onboard enjoy a scenic ride through Bermuda’s pristine inshore waters to reach your fishing grounds where the fun begins. You’ll be provided with light spinning tackle, bait and any instruction you may need to hook into some snappers, triggerfish, jacks or any other of the countless species that abound Bermuda’s waters. Remember inshore fishing locations mean very little chance of being sea sick. We also have a bar on board offering water, sodas, beer. Bring some enthusiasm and a little luck and your Captain and crew will take care of the rest to ensure that you have a memorable and exciting trip! For an additional cost, have your catch cooked at local restaurant in Dockyard. Guests who catch the fish are unable to take it onboard the ship for health and safety reasons. Due to the nature of the tour, guests should be aware that some pitching and motion should be expected on the open water. less

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As soon as you hop aboard one of the famous Harbor Hoppers, prepare yourself for one-hour of fun-filled adventure. Your 'Harbor Hopper' will take you on a land and water excursion of beautiful Halifax and its harbor. Your commentator will introduce you to Halifax's finest shops, restaurants, museums and historic sites. Prepare yourself for a big splash as your Hopper plunges into Halifax harbor. Be amazed by The Royal Canadian Naval Fleet and the spectacular sights along the waterfront. You'll be dropped off in front of the Cruise Ship Pavilion

HIGHLIGHTS

• Exciting land and water tour of beautiful Halifax and its harbor.
• Amazing views of The Royal Canadian Naval Fleet and waterfront sights.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Join this tour and travel across the island into Bermuda’s one and only Tom Moore’s Jungle, filled with caves to explore and swimming adventures to take part in. Majestic scenery awaits you as you enter this lush reserve filled with colorful native birds. Enjoy approximately 2 hours in the jungle which includes swimming in a wet cave, the option to cliff jump, hike and explore a dry cave. Next, you’ll be treated to lunch at a local restaurant where you can enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream before heading to Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve where you’ll have the chance to put your toes in the “Bermudaful” sand. This is one of the island’s premier snorkeling locations and you’ll be given the opportunity to snorkel with tropical fish, see coral reefs or just relax on the beach.