Caribbean & Panama
E930 - Oceana - 27 November 2009 for 15 nights
Shore excursions by port
Please note: The excursion(s) listed are typical for this port. During the 12 weeks before departure,
confirmed excursions can be viewed and pre-reserved via the Cruise Personaliser.
Amazing Acapulco - BEST SELLER
See the famous death-defying cliff divers and discover some of the highlights of Acapulco.
See the famous death-defying cliff divers and discover some of the highlights of Acapulco.
No visit to Acapulco would be complete without seeing the famous death-defying cliff divers at La Quebrada. See the select few men who are willing to risk their lives as they plummet past the jagged rocks into the surging ocean below. Just before they take the long fall, they kneel at a little shrine to say a prayer. Hold your breath and watch in wonder as they spring out in a perfect flying arch, piercing the water at exactly the right moment.
After the diving display, enjoy a refreshing drink to celebrate the divers’ success. At La Quebrada, you’ll be treated to a wonderful Mexican folkloric show with colourful performances depicting the life and culture of Acapulco and Mexico.
Back on the road, you’ll make a stop at the stunning Acapulco Bay Vantage Point. Snap the shot that should feature in everyone’s photo album - the spectacular blue-ringed bay, fringed with luxury hotels and beaches.
Your tour will take you as far as Diamond Acapulco, where the new properties are rising and you’ll pass by the Black Lagoon, where Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) was filmed back in the 1950’s.
Colonial Acapulco
Discover the many faces of Acapulco from the early days of the pirates to its heyday in the 1950's.
Discover the many faces of Acapulco from the early days of the pirates to its heyday in the 1950's.
Gaze in wonder as the world famous high cliff divers perform their daring leaps, plunging nearly 130 feet past jagged rocks into a small, surf-filled crevice. Enjoy a refreshing drink as you witness this spectacular event.
Cary Grant and Gregory Peck, to name but a few, graced Acapulco’s shores and filled the society pages and gossip columns. The Caleta was an area where the stars spent their holidays earning the title ‘refuge of the Hollywood gang’. Although the heyday is past, you can still see the traditional hotels and houses of yester-year. A stop will be made at Los Flamingos Hotel for light refreshment.
Taking you back to the days of pirates, your tour continues to the Fort of San Diego, which was built to stave off attacks by British pirates. The Historical Museum is located inside the Fort and contains interesting artefacts tracing Acapulco’s beginnings.
You’ll also pass the Convention Centre and Gardens and enjoy a visit to the Chapel of Peace, located in a picturesque position overlooking the bay. A view not to be missed.
Shotover Jetboat - SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Whizz, turn, slide and splash as your expert driver takes you on the ride of your life on a thrilling jetboat.
Whizz, turn, slide and splash as your expert driver takes you on the ride of your life on a thrilling jetboat.
Take a 45 minute panoramic drive across Acapulco to Papagayo river. After a short safety orientation, you’ll board your jet boat for a breathtaking ride. Skim over the river bed and rock out crops of the narrow and twisting river amidst a lush tropical paradise.
Your jet boat driver is highly trained and skilfully pilots the boat through areas you would never imagine possible. The boat will fly past cliffs and under canopies, performing high speed 360° spins within inches of trees and rocks - guaranteed to thrill.
Shotover Jet is an eco-friendly company and actively avoids damage to the local environment.
Bay Cruise and Cliff Divers
Admire Acapulco from a unique perspective, cruising through one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and see the cliff divers.
Admire Acapulco from a unique perspective, cruising through one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and see the cliff divers.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Acapulco Bay from the comfort of your boat. Gaze at Acapulco’s beautiful sandy beaches and its mesmerising azure blue waters. The captain will drop anchor for a short while and you’ll have the chance to marvel at the world famous high cliff divers, plunging nearly 130 feet past the jagged rocks into the narrow ravine. Cruise by the homes of the rich and famous. See the million-dollar residences located by the sea, such as the ‘Arabesque’, an imposing Arabian-style mansion, which featured in a James Bond movie.
During your time on board, enjoy some light refreshments of soft drinks or beer with an array of Mexican canapés.
Resort Retreat
Spend a relaxing day enjoying the facilities at one of Acapulco’s top hotels.
Spend a relaxing day enjoying the facilities at one of Acapulco’s top hotels.
Take advantage of your time in Acapulco and spend the day at the fabulous Fairmont Pierre Marques Hotel. With the soaring mountains of the Sierra Madre on one side and the crystal blue Pacific on the other, this is the perfect venue to relax and unwind. Spend your time chilling by the pool, basking in the sun or strolling along the endless stretch of beach.
Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch, accompanied by a refreshing soft drink.
During your drive to the resort, you’ll stop at Acapulco Bay vantage point: no visit to this city is complete without a snapshot of this stunning view. You’ll also travel along Acapulco’s main avenue, as well as the scenic highway, passing by Puerto Marques Bay and the Black Lagoon.
Sound and Light Show and Divers
See the spectacle of the cliff divers by night and a Sound and Light Show on the old Fort’s walls.
See the spectacle of the cliff divers by night and a Sound and Light Show on the old Fort’s walls.
Enjoy a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Acapulco from a new perspective: a sound and light show screened on the old Fort’s walls. Learn about the early development of Acapulco and its evolution into the cosmopolitan city and port that it is today. Witness the past, through the present’s latest technology.
The highlight of your evening will no doubt be the visit to the cliff-side restaurant, La Perla, located above the waters of La Quebrada cove. Here, you’ll witness a spectacular night performance by the world-famous cliff divers of Acapulco. Using skill and experience, the divers time their dive when the waves and waters in the cove are at their highest. The highlight of the show will be a leap from the uppermost level of the jagged cliff. With only the light from the burning fire below illuminating his way, the master diver will plunge headlong over 130 feet into the surging ocean waters below.
After the dive show, you’ll enjoy a brief Mexican fiesta with representative Mexican music and dancing. A refreshment will be offered as you soak up the atmosphere.
Highlights and Baby Turtles Release - ONCE IN A LIFETIME
A unique opportunity to release baby turtles into the Ocean combined with a panoramic tour of Acapulco.
A unique opportunity to release baby turtles into the Ocean combined with a panoramic tour of Acapulco.
Travel along the Main Avenue Costera, passing by hotels, restaurants, banks, bars and shopping districts en route to the Scenic Highway. There will be a short stop for pictures at a beautiful panoramic vantage point.
Continue through to Las Brisas residential area to get to the Diamond Zone passing by Puerto Marques Bay and the Black Lagoon where the first Tarzan movie was filmed.
Next, you will be taken along the Costera Palmas and pass by the Acapulco Princess Hotel which resembles an Aztec pyramid and the Mayan Palace Hotel, probably one of the most beautiful properties in Acapulco.
At the peaceful Casa del Mar, baby turtles are awaiting to be released. Marine turtles are an endangered species. It has been estimated that for every 1,000 born, only one will reach the adult stage.
Get ready and release your turtle into the ocean; liberate the rest of the nest and watch as they start their new life in the wild. You will be helping the conservation of the sea turtles. A true once in a lifetime experience!
During your tour light Mexican snacks and a refreshing beer will be offered.
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Please note: The excursion(s) listed are typical for this port. During the 12 weeks before departure,
confirmed excursions can be viewed and pre-reserved via the Cruise Personaliser.
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Prices shown include Pricebreaker discounts of up to 45% off the full brochure fare.
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