TOURS HIGHLIGHTS*

ACAPULCO, MEXICO

Acapulco City Tour
This guided tour will stop at La Quebrada for refreshments, while you watch the world-famous cliff divers. From a vantage point near Las Brisas Hotel, you’ll marvel at the beauty of the landscape, before continuing to the outskirts of town, where you will see either the Acapulco Princess Hotel, constructed to resemble an Aztec pyramid, or the Vidafel Hotel, built to resemble a Mayan temple.

Historical, Traditional & Picturesque Acapulco
Enjoy a drive through the old part of town and a stop at the Hotel Flamingos, where movie stars of the ‘50s spent their holidays. Next, visit the Acapulco Historical Museum located inside the Fort of San Diego. You will pass by the International Convention Center with its attractive gardens and visit the Ecumenical chapel of Peace, overlooking Acapulco Bay.

Shotover Jet Papagayo Eco-Adventure
Feel the strength of the wind and discover the excitement of a jetboat as you ride at high speeds while turning 360 degrees. This is an adventurous tour, where natural beauty and fun are mixed together on an extraordinary ride through the shallow water of the Papagayo River.

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO

Town & Country
Enjoy the authentic Mexican countryside and major city highlights as you proceed south to downtown Puerto Vallarta while your guide points out the Cathedral, City Hall a main plaza. After a brief shopping stop, you’ll drive north past the elite vacation villas of Marina Vallarta and the plantations brimming with succulent papaya, mango and other topical fruits. At the village of Ixtapa, you will visit the main plaza and church. Enjoy refreshment at a home-style restaurant on the shore of Rio Mascota before returning to your ship.

Tequila Factory & Old Town
Visit one of he finest and most modern distilleries in Mexico and take a guided tour of the manufacturing process –from vat to barrel to bottle. Sample the result and purchase souvenir bottles. As you make your way to the puebliltos of the Valle de banderas, you will notice the great diversity of the countryside and see the plantation laden with topical fruit. A scenic drive returns you to your ship or drops your in town, allowing you to return to the ship of your own.

Mountain Bike Adventure
Explore the essence of Mexico at a peace set to match your riding ability, on 21-gear, full-suspension bikes. We start from Rancho Sierra Madre, in the foothills of the mountains. The route passes fruit plantations and rustic towns with an enormous diversity of vegetation. Your experienced guide will make sure that you are properly outfitted and will point out the sites and answer all your questions.

Sierra Madre Expedition
Take an expedition into the Sierra Madre and you’ll see a Mexico that most tourists, and many Mexicans, never get to see. The Sierra Madre Expedition combines physical challenge with raw excitement and the rare chance to explore pristine wilderness areas. In open-air, all terrain vehicles you will be driven through clear mountain streams that have, over centuries, cut towering canyons deep into the rugged sierras. During the drive, you will see the 19th-centurty villages as well as luxuriant jungle. Lunch will be served at a beautiful, secluded beach.

Las Caletas Hideaway
Las Caletas, hideaway of the late John Houston, is located at the tip of the bay of Puerto Vallarta and is only accessible by boat. His home, complete with the original furnishing and memorabilia, is three-sided and open to the beach. Your tour begins with a ride aboard a launch that will take you across the bay to the idyllic paradise that is yours for the day. Choose between kayaking, snorkeling, a natural walk, taking in paella cooking demonstration or just lounging at one of the many small beaches.

Sailing Adventure with Lunch
The bay of Banderas is a fantastic place to sail, with protected waters, moderate consistent winds, nice secluded coves to break up the day and lots of sea life. You will be welcomed with fruit, sweet rolls, coffee and juice while being given a short safety briefing and explanation regarding the marine life you may encounter. Relax, fell the breeze and enjoy sailing.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO

San Jose del Cabo City Tour & Shopping
You’ll drive through Cabo San Lucas and out among the beautiful Golden Corridor to San Jose del Cabo. This beautiful stretch of beach is dotted with luxurious resorts and golf courses. You’ll arrive at the city center where the plaza holds a marvelous wrought-iron-bandstand. Sip coffee at a sidewalk café, shop at the many boutiques and discover the charms of this elegant city.

Sportfishing Adventure
Cabo San Lucas is one of the best sport fishing destinations in the world. The 28-foot California Sport fishing cabin cruisers are radio equipped and powered by one turbo-charged diesel engine, with top speeds of 15 knots. This puts most fishing grounds within a 30-minute radius. You will experience the excitement as you fight the fish from the fighting chair. When the fish is brought alongside, the crew will gaff the fish. Release of all billfish is mandatory.

Sea Kayaking Eco-Adventure
The pristine beaches and towering rock formations of Cabo San Lucas Bay offer a remarkable and unforgettable sightseeing experience. This approximately two-hour guided paddling adventure aboard a two-person kayak will take you to Los Arcos and to famed Lovers Beach, one of the few beaches in the world that joins two seas: the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean.

Snorkeling Cruise Expedition
Begin a wonderful day in Los Cabos by boarding a catamaran and Cruising the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez Coast. You will sail past the spectacular Arch and Lovers Beach, accessible only by water, on your way to Santa Maria Cove. At Santa Maria you will receive snorkel equipment and prepare to snorkel though the clear and calm waters of this beautiful bay.

*Please note that certain tours may not be available on all sailings.