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"Cruise Into
Spirit"
and Seminar-at-Sea
Shore Excursions and Special
Events
SHORE
EXCURSIONS AT PORT
Enjoy your time at
port with other "Cruise into Spirit" participants. These Shore
Excursions will be accompanied by our most popular speakers. There
will be an extra fee for these awesome events. We will dock at three ports: Nassau in
Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, and
Philipsburg in St. Maarten. There Divine Travels
is offering specific shore excursions for our "Cruise into Spirit"
group. By booking one of these shore excursions, you can enjoy
touring with like-minded individuals who are taking the
Seminar-at-Sea.
SPECIAL
EVENTS ON THE SHIP
Enjoy special events on the ship
with our most popular speakers. These special add-on programs will
greatly enhance your Cruise Seminar-at-Sea Experience. Space is
limited, so book these now before they sell out!
Tickets for Shore
Excursions:
Special Events and Shore
Excursion tickets will be handed out to you during the "Cruise into
Spirit" registration in the Conference Center, Deck 3 Forward,
right after you board the ship. Please look over your excursion
tickets carefully, verifying meeting time and location. If you are
traveling in a group, ensure that everyone has the same meeting
time. Please also take note of the "notes" section of the ticket;
this will indicate special information that you need to know about
the tour.
REGISTER FOR SHORE
EXCURSIONS BY CLICKING HERE
Physically Challenged
Guests:
While we endeavor to make our
shore excursion program available to all guests, inherent tour
venue limitations and/or tour operator limitations, beyond our
control, limit the ability of guests with special needs to
participate in certain shore excursions. We strongly recommend such
guests to advise us of disabilities when requesting tours and to
further meet with the shore excursion staff onboard to discuss
their disabilities as they relate to the unique characteristics of
each excursion. We advise independent transportation for the
comfort and convenience of guests with disabilities.
IMPORTANT: The very special Shore Excursions offered here for our
group have extremely limited space, so reserve your spot now. Plus
there is a deadline for booking your excursion. So don't miss
out!
REGISTER FOR SHORE
EXCURSIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS BY CLICKING
HERE
SHORE
EXCURSIONS
AT OUR PORTS
NASSAU
BAHAMAS
Wednesday, October 16,
2016
Arrival in Port 7:00 am, Departing 2:00 pm
 Nassau Bahamas
Shore Excursion Choice 1:
"Balmoral
Island Dolphin Swim and Beach Break"
accompanied by
Kim Russo
4.5-Hour Tour
8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
FEES subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Make a splash with
a spectacular getaway to the private isle of Balmoral Island, where
a spirited bunch of dolphins and a luxury beach club
awaits.
Enjoy a picturesque
ferry ride off the coast of New Providence Island and across
glimmering azure waters to the secluded tropical island. Upon
arrival, you'll meet a group of certified trainers who will provide
complimentary mask, fins and life jacket, plus answer any questions
you might have before entering the water for an immersive
encounter.
After a short walk
from the shoreline into waist-deep water, you'll spend 15 minutes
alongside your trainer who'll introduce you to the resident
Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, some of the smartest, most active and
friendly marine mammals on Earth.
Watch them perform
tricks and take the opportunity to snap photos with them before
enjoying 30 minutes to swim freely in their natural habitat, as you
hear them communicate and splash alongside them in the clear waters
off the beach. Back ashore, indulge in the beach club's luxury
amenities, which include complimentary lounge chairs, a freshwater
pool, watersports rentals, beach bars serving tropical cocktails,
and an island market where you can purchase snacks and Starbucks
coffee.
Highlights:
• Balmoral Island:
Relish a relaxing and exciting day spent on this private isle,
located just off the coast of Nassau.
• Dolphin Swim: Splash alongside a playful pod of Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins during a fully immersive water interaction
experience.
• Deluxe Beach Club: Enjoy a complimentary lounge chair, freshwater
pool, watersports rentals, beach bars and a food market.
What to
Bring:
• SeaPass card and
photo identification
• Camera
• Cash/credit cards
• Sun protection
• Towel (from ship)
• Water shoes
What to
Wear:
• Hat and
sunglasses
• Swimsuit under cover-up or light clothing
• Sandals
• Change of clothes
Important
Notes:
• Consider physical
fitness and medical history when selecting tour.
• Pregnant women and guests with back/neck problems should not
select this tour.
• All participants must be able to swim.
• All guests must sign a waiver form to participate in this
tour.
• No loose items or jewelry allowed on the encounter.
• Lockers will be provided during your interaction.
• Restrooms are located around the island as well as fresh water
showers and foot baths.
• Ferries return to downtown at scheduled times throughout the
day.
• Guests must be at least 5 years of age to participate in this
tour.
• Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one paying
adult on the island.
• Children 5 to 12 years of age must have a paying adult accompany
them on the encounter.
• Food and alcohol cannot be brought onto the island. Any food or
alcohol discovered upon arrival at the island will be confiscated
and disposed of.
• Personal photos cannot be taken in the marine encounter/habitat
area.
• Guests not on a marine encounter will not have access to the
marine encounter/habitat area. Biodegradable sun products are
preferred for the health of the marine life and coral.
• Guests must be of legal age to consume alcohol.
• Avoid alcohol before water activities.
• Guests prone to motion sickness should take
precautions.
 Nassau Bahamas
Shore Excursion Choice 2:
"Atlantis
Beach Day"
accompanied by Mas Sajady
5-Hour Tour
8:15 AM to 1:15 PM
FEES subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Enjoy a day of
fun-in-the-sun at the most beautiful white sand beaches in the
world. Paradise Island is home to Atlantis, the most frequented
resort in the Bahamas. Embrace the VIP treatment at your own
reserved area in the private beach where you can soak in the sun,
go for a swim, or even surf.
Be sure to explore
Atlantis' many unique and interesting exhibits, such as the
legendary archaeological ruins known as The Dig. You will see a
truly extraordinary collection of marine habitats and aquarium
exhibits—lagoons, caves, coral formations and breathtaking
underwater ruins are designed to showcase exotic marine life
ranging from dolphins and sharks to rays, barracuda, piranha, eels
and even endangered alligator gar.
Atlantis Resort
hosts the largest such exhibit in the Caribbean and one of the
largest in the world … encompassing 13 lagoons and more than 50,000
aquatic animals representing over 250 marine species. 169 million
gallons of seawater circulates through the Atlantis animal exhibits
everyday.
Highlights:
•Discover
Atlantis: Browse the upscale shops, try your luck at the
casino, or dine at one of several restaurants.
•Fascinating exhibits: Explore 11
exhibits and 13 lagoons containing many fascinating sea creatures,
representing over 250 species.
•View the
Marine Habitat:
The Dig: Experience The Dig, an 11,000-year-old lost continent. The Dig provides a unique excursion into a wondrous civilization that is now home to some of the world's most exotic sea creatures.
Ruins Lagoon: An
unbelievable setting with over 20,000 deep reef and pelagic
fish
Predator Lagoon:
Sharks, barracudas, rays, sawfish and giant grouper live among
vibrant schools of fish in a natural environment. Guests can come
face to face with the awesome predators as they walk through the
100-foot clear underwater tunnel submerged in the
lagoon.
Mayan Temple Shark
Lagoon: Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks can be seen from the
surrounding deck and panoramic windows.
Cenote: The
endangered alligator gar Atractosteus spatula may grow up to 10 ft.
and is aptly named from the Greek word "spathe" meaning any tool
with a broad flat blade. Look for catfish and cichlids.
Estuary Lagoon:
Many of the newborns at Atlantis spend their early years in the
safety of this shallow-water nursery environment. Southern
stingrays Dasyatis americana and bonnethead sharks Sphyrna tiburo
are frequent residents.
Reef Lagoon: The
nurse sharks Ginglymostoma cirratum spend significant amounts of
time resting on the bottom while using their muscles to pump water
over their gills.
Hibiscus Lagoon:
This lagoon is home to green sea and hawksbill turtles indigenous
to The Bahamas. During feeding times, guests have the opportunity
to touch and feed the turtles.
Seagrapes Lagoon:
Peering through giant viewing windows into the 500,000-gallon
lagoon, guests can see French angelfish, parrotfish, butterfly
fish, squirrelfish. During feedings, they will see the rays being
fed by hand.
Stingray Lagoon:
This sandy, shallow lagoon affords guests an up-close look at the
Rays found here. During feeding times, guests have the opportunity
to touch and feed the rays.
Royal Ray Lagoon:
Home to spotted eagle rays Aetobatus narinari on one side and
southern stingrays Dasyatis americana and blacktip reef sharks
Carcharhinus melanopterus on the other.
Water's Edge: The
migratory cownose ray Rhinoptera bonasus schools for protection and
this confuses potential predators that try to single out one
individual. Blacknose shark Carcharhinus acronotus expectant
mothers are moved to the safety of this exhibit to
deliver.
•Optional
Activities: For a separate fee, choose from a variety of
rentals including water-bikes, paddle boats, kayaks, and
more.
What
to Bring:
•Sea Pass card and
photo identification
•Camera
•Sun protection
•Cash/credit cards
•Towel (from ship)
What to
Wear:
•Swimsuit under
cover-up or light clothing
•Hat and sunglasses
Important
Notes:
•Guests have access
to all Atlantis main beaches that include: West Beach, Reef Beach,
Cove Beach and the Paradise Lagoon Beach.
•Consider physical fitness and
medical history when selecting tour.
•The use of the swimming pools, water slides, pool deck and pool
lounge chairs is not available on this tour. It is only for hotel
guests or those who have purchased the Aquaventure
package.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST.
THOMAS
Tuesday, October 18
Arrival in Port 10:00 am, Departing 7:00 pm
 Charlotte Amalie
Shore Excursion Choice 1:
"Coral World, Butterfly
Garden, and Synagogue"
accompanied by Denise
Linn
Visit three different sites on our private 4-hour tour.
4-Hour Tour
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
FEES subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Price does not include
meals, beverages or gratuities. There is no admission fee for the
synagogue, but donations are appreciated on that day to sustain
this historical site.
What to Wear: Comfortable, light
clothing with comfortable walking shoes is suggested. Guests will
need to be able to step up into the transportation and there is a
short walk uphill to get from the vehicle to the synagogue.
Lunch: There is no time for lunch during the
course of the tour. You can eat onboard when you return to the
ship, or you have the option of being left in town to dine/shop on
your own and then return to the pier at your leisure and at your
own expense.
Itinerary:
10:30 AM: Gather at meeting point and walk to where we will meet our guides.
11:00 AM: Meet our guides and board A/C Vans. We will be transferred to St. Thomas Synagogue.
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM: We will be met by docent, who will give an overview and history of Synagogue. We will have time to shop in gift store.
12:00 PM: We will be transferred to Butterfly Farm located in Havensight.
12:15 to 12:45 PM: We will be at leisure to tour and enjoy the abundant varieties of butterflies.
12:45 PM: Transfer to Coral World from Butterfly Farm.
1:15 to 2:30 PM: We will be at leisure to do a self-guided tour of Coral World and will have time to shop in gift store.
2:30 PM: Transfer from Coral World to Crown Bay dock *(or stay longer if you choose).
3:00 PM: We will return to ship.
*You may choose to stay longer at Coral World in order to experience some of the special dives or encounters. If you do, you will be responsible to get back to the ship yourself by 6:00 PM. Taxi back to ship is about 20 minutes and will cost less than $20 US.
Coral
World
Among the
attractions in St. Thomas and the US Virgin Islands, there are none
like the diverse 5-acre Coral World Ocean Park, which is why we've
been voted "Best Tourist Attraction & Eco Tourism Activity" for
over 10 years by Daily News readers. Featuring a wide variety of
activities and attractions, including exotic aquariums, outdoor
marine pools and nature trails, there are sure to be several
experiences to awe every visitor. You'll see the underwater world
in a whole new perspective during your visit to Coral World. The
park is designed so that you can observe the treasures of the
undersea world up close.
Upon
arrival, you'll be given a map of the park. During your free time
here, explore the numerous exhibits including the Undersea
Observatory Tower where you can go 15 feet below the water's
surface to see marine life in the wild, Caribbean Reef Encounter
coral reef aquarium and Marine Gardens. Enjoy the unforgettable
experience of seeing marine life on a coral reef from our unique
Undersea Observatory without getting wet. Ours is the only
attraction on St. Thomas where you have the opportunity to pet a
shark and feed stingrays, wild iguanas or tropical
birds!
View a variety of
sharks from above and below at Shark Shallows and see the stingray
lagoon. There is also a turtle pool that is home to rescued green
sea turtles. An up-close look at other animals that live outside
the water in the Caribbean can be seen in a walk-through aviary,
habitats and a nature trail that are home to parrots, iguana, ducks
and tortoises, as well as native plants and trees.
You can experience
the exciting SNUBA Dive and Sea Trek Helmet Dive, thrilling Sea
Lion Swim and a semi-submarine, and a number of other amazing
programs that involve up-close encounters with sharks, turtles, and
sea lions. In addition, there are several gift shops and cafés for
your shopping and dining pleasure, and locker and shower facilities
are available for your convenience.
You'll see the
underwater world in a whole new perspective during your visit to
Coral World on this St. Thomas port tour. The park is designed so
that all members of the family can observe the treasures of the
undersea world up close.
You can also
explore numerous exhibits, which include:
The Undersea
Observatory Tower - The only one of its kind in the Caribbean,
where you can go 15 feet below the water's surface to see marine
life in the wild.
The Caribbean Reef
Encounter—An 80,000 gallon coral reef aquarium, home to an amazing
array of local corals, sponges, fish, sea anemones, lobsters,
conchs, stingrays and other marine creatures.
Marine Gardens – A
gallery of 21 jewel tanks that provides intimate and stunning views
of hundreds of marine species in their unique habitats.
Shark Shallows - A
large pool that's home to the juvenile sharks. View a variety of
sharks from above and below which may include nurse, lemon,
blacktip and reef sharks.
Stingray Lagoon –
Home to southern stingrays that like to bury themselves in the sand
when they're not gliding around the pool.
Turtle Pool – Home
to rescued green sea turtle hatchlings that are now permanent
residents. Coral World also serves as a rehabilitation center for
sick or injured turtles.
Critter Corners –
An up-close look at other animals that live outside the water in
the Caribbean. A walk-through aviary, habitats and a nature trail
are home to parrots, iguana, ducks and tortoises, as well as native
plants and trees.
Upon arrival,
please check on the feeding times, presentations, and
encounters.
Butterfly
Garden
Come to the
Butterfly Garden, the only butterfly exhibit in St Thomas, and see
why it is a leading attraction for locals and visitors in the
Virgin Islands. Take flight at the Butterfly Garden with an unforgettable
encounter with the beauty and wonder of nature.
The Butterfly
Garden is a small and beautiful lush tropical garden attraction,
and has a very informative program on the many different
butterflies that are flying around in the garden. You will be
entertained with fascinating facts about the life cycle of these
beautiful creatures. Take a leisurely stroll and have your camera
ready.
Enter a lush
tropical garden home to butterflies from around the world.
Double the fun and
take a stroll through the outside botanical gardens showcasing a
wide variety of local plants and butterfly species.
Visit our gift shop
featuring unique hand crafted souvenirs.
During your tour,
our knowledgeable guides will entertain you with fascinating facts
about the extraordinary life cycle of these beautiful creatures as
they change from eggs to caterpillars into spectacular butterflies
through the miracle of metamorphosis.
Wear bright colors
and perfumed lotions to attract the butterflies to you!
Visit the Butterfly
Garden in the morning if you want to see the most activity. This is
when newly emerged butterflies take their first flight.
Photographers will want to stop by in the afternoon when the
butterflies are less active and therefore easier to
photograph.
The Butterfly
Garden is one of the top cruise ship attractions, thanks to its
convenient location right on the Havensight cruise ship dock and
its population of hundreds of different species of
butterflies.
More than 1,000 of
the brilliantly colored winged beauties inhabit the small
10,000-square-foot, mesh-enclosed, walk-through garden, including
species from every continent. Tour guides and breeding boxes teach
guests about the process of metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar
to butterfly.
St. Thomas
Synagogue (Founded 1796)
The St. Thomas
Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Queens Quarters, Charlotte
Amalie. The formal name of the synagogue is Beracha Veshalom
Vegmiluth Hasidim. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in
1997. This is the second oldest synagogue on United States soil. It
also has the longest history of continuous use by a Jewish
congregation in the nation.
Jews first settled
in the Virgin Islands in 1655 when it was ruled by Denmark. These
were mainly traders in sugarcane, rum and Molasses. One of the
first Jews in the Virgin Islands was Gabriel Milan, whom King
Christian of Denmark sent in 1664 to be governor, the first of
three Jews who have served as governors. In 1685, the Jews and
Catholics were granted freedom of religion and about two centuries
later, in 1850, the Islands' Jewish population hit its peak,
numbering 400 and making up half of the white community. After the
opening of the Panama Canal in 1914, the number of Jews declined
rapidly and by 1942 only 50 Jews remained. Since then the community
has rebounded and is roughly the size it was at its peak. A number
of famous Jews have been born in the Virgin Islands including
French impressionist painter Camille Pissarro and David Levy Yulee,
Florida's first senator.
In 1796, the Jews
of St. Thomas founded a synagogue that is now considered the oldest
continuous-use synagogue under the American flag. In 1801, only
nine Jewish families belonged to the congregation but, by 1803,
this number had increased to 22, with arrivals from England,
France, St. Eustatius, and Curacao. The Congregation numbered 64 families when a
city-wide fire destroyed the Synagogue in 1831. The present-day Synagogue was
built in 1833 with the help from worldwide Jewry and the entire
island community. Sabbath religious services have been held there
every week since 1833 with only one exception: September 15, 1995,
when Hurricane Marilyn devastated the island.
The synagogue was
built in the traditional Sephardic style since its original
congregants migrated as a result of the Spanish Inquisition. In
Sephardic architecture, the seating permits congregants to face one
another instead of theater-style as in Ashkenazic and most
stateside synagogues. Also in keeping with Sephardic architecture,
the bimah, where the Rabbi or reader stands, is opposite the ark in
which six Torahs are housed.
Everything in the
historic St. Thomas Synagogue building is original, dating back to
1833. The four
pillars that support the building symbolize the four matriarchs in
Judaism: Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca and Leah.
An unusual feature
of the synagogue is its sand floor. Legend tells us that it is
symbolic of the desert through which Moses and the children of
Israel wandered for 40 years. The more likely explanation is that
this was originally a Sephardic Orthodox community. During the
Spanish Inquisition, when Catholic Spain persecuted all other
religions and forcibly converted the Jews to Catholicism, Jews who
opted to practice Judaism - an offense punishable by death - had to
do so in secrecy. They met in cellars of their homes and used sand
to muffle the sounds of their prayer.
Today, the
synagogue is affiliated with Reform Judaism. The low wooden walls
served as a m'chitzah to separate the women from the men during the
early years when the Congregation was Orthodox. Since the synagogue
is the only one on the island, it serves the religious needs of a
diverse Jewish population. The first Confirmation ceremony in the
Western Hemisphere took place at the synagogue on October 14,
1843.
In the year of the
Bicentennial, 1995-96, a small museum was added to the synagogue.
The museum demonstrates the history of the congregation and the
synagogue and displays some of the artifacts of the Jewish history
on the island.
REGISTER FOR SHORE
EXCURSIONS BY CLICKING HERE NOW
 Charlotte Amalie
Shore Excursion Choice 2:
"St. Thomas Island
Overview and Magens Bay"
accompanied by Lisa
Williams
6-Hour Tour
10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
FEES subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Rate
includes island tour and admission to the beach with round trip
transfers. It does not include chairs, umbrellas, meals, beverages
or gratuities.
Minimum age to
participate is 2 years old. Guests will need to be able to step up
into the transportation and walk on paved gravel and packed dirt
surfaces, several on inclines, at the photo stops. Depending on the
number of guests participating, tour will be conducted in vans or
open air safari buses.
What to Wear: a bathing suit under comfortable
clothing and sensible walking shoes. A beach towel, sunglasses, and
sunscreen are also suggested.
Lunch: For the St. Thomas Island Overview and
Magens Bay tour, the island portion is 2 hours long. The remaining
time is at the beach. If you want to eat lunch, that is at your own
expense during your time at the beach. The snack bar offers pizza,
burgers, chicken, salads, gyros, ice cream and assorted munchies.
The pizza comes highly recommended.
Itinerary:
10:30 AM: Gather at meeting point and walk to where we will meet our guides.
11:00 AM: Meet our guides and board open-air Safari vehicles.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Scenic island tour to include Skyline Overlook, Drake's seat, and Mountain Top.
1:00 to 4:30 PM: We will be dropped at Magen's Bay beach where we will be given leisure time to sun, swim and relax.
4:30 PM: We will meet at Shed#2 at Magen's Bay Beach where our driver/guide will give us the following options:
- Shopping in downtown St. Thomas or return to cruise ship.
- Guests who go shopping in downtown St. Thomas will be on their own for their return to the cruise ship by 5:00 PM.
The tour starts
with a two-hour orientation tour of St. Thomas, with stops at some
of the island's highlights and exciting views of the island
itself.
St. Thomas is a
mountainous island with one long ridge of hills running east and
west through the center of the island, with smaller ridges
branching off. The island is 13 miles long by four miles wide,
encompassing a little over 31 square miles. The highest point is
Crown Mountain at 1,556 feet.
St. Thomas has a history that dates back to 1500 B.C. and the
Ciboney people. They were replaced by the Arawaks and then the
Caribes, long before Christopher Columbus first saw the island in
1493 on his second voyage to the "New World." Unfortunately, almost
all signs of the pre-Columbus days have been lost to
time.
Most of the
structures and ruins that remain date from the 16th and 17th
century and include Blackbeard's Castle (Skytsborg), Fort Christian
and Bluebeard's Castle (Tower Fort). During your scenic orientation
drive you will be able to see them on nearby hilltops.
Riding along the
crest of St. Thomas on "Skyline Drive," visitors are treated to
vistas of Charlotte Amalie town, harbor as well as Hassel and Water
Islands to the south; the Atlantic Ocean, Magens Bay and Inner and
Outer Brass and Hans Lollick islands to the north; and the chain of
cays leading to St. John and the British Virgins to the
east.
Your driver/guide
will make stops at various scenic overlooks as traffic / safety
allows. You will pass by Drake's Seat, believed to be the spot
where Sir Francis Drake himself watched for enemy vessels. A stop
will be made at Mountain Top, where you will take in the most
amazing views from the balcony of the shopping arcade, and if you
choose, purchase a world-famous banana daiquiri.
After your island
orientation you will be taken to Magens Bay, one of the world's
most beautiful beaches. This area features a well-protected white
sand beach stretching nearly three quarters of a mile.
PHILIPSBURG, ST.
MAARTEN
Wednesday, October
19
Arrival in Port 8:00 am, Departing 5:00 pm
Shore
Excursion:
"Ride of a Lifetime:
Private Speedboat Adventure with Captain Bob" accompanied by Mas Sajady
Sightsee in the French Natural
Reserve and snorkel with sea turtles and stingrays in a small boat
charter.
7-Hour Tour
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
FEES subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Rate INCLUDES lunch
in a cafe on Grand Case Beach. Plus, on your boat, you will get one
regular brand of beer and a brand of light beer, Coke, Diet Coke,
Sprite, and bottled water. Snorkel gear is also
included.
Experience the
number-one rated private shore excursion in St. Maarten. This tour
is an excellent value and a very family friendly trip.
It is fun for swimmers
and non swimmers. This tour offers the highest level and quality of
service.
Your boat, which
holds 17 people or less, leaves from near the cruise ship pier and
does an all day excursion around St. Maarten.
This tour is not
sold through cruise ships, so it avoids the cruise ship crowds. We
visit places that are special hidden jewels in the French Natural
Reserve, where boats with more than 28 people are
forbidden.
We depart from Dock Maarten, Philipsburg at 9:00 AM, where several new boats will take you on the ride of a lifetime. The capacity is between 10 and 17 passengers on modern speedboats with shade and sun, space to move around and powered with up to 3 X 300 HP motors. We return about 3 PM. Lunch is included in the fee.
We take off along
the South coast of St. Maarten to Simpson Bay and through the Dutch
side bridge into the Simpson Bay Lagoon.
We then cross to
the French side of the lagoon, towards Marigot and under the French
side bridge into the Caribbean Sea.
We travel along the
North coast of St. Maarten stopping to see all the beaches along
this coast, Lovers Beach, Friars Bay, Happy Bay, and Grand Case. We
also pass a most interesting rock formation.
Depending on the
weather and the number of boats present, we stop at Creole Rock or
one of the other nice spots to do some snorkeling.
After that, we
continue along the coast, past Anse Marcel toward the eastern side
of the island and the Atlantic Ocean. This will bring us to Pinel Island where we
spend about 30 minutes to rest and relax after snorkeling. Pinel is
a tropical paradise with calm, shallow, blue water and swaying palm
trees. There is a small boutique under the palm trees where you
will find unique items not found in the normal tourist traps on St.
Maarten and the prices are very reasonable.
After, we head over
to Tintemarre Island if the group and the waves allow. It can be
rough going there, but the spot is nice and a great place to swim
and walk the beach.
Tintemarre is a
deserted tropical island with a beautiful beach and is usually
un-crowded. There is no development on the island and no public
transportation to it. Here we snorkel with sea turtles and sting
rays.
Lunch is served in
a cafe on Grand Case Beach, the town know as the culinary capital
of the Caribbean. Choices are ribs, chicken or fresh mahi mahi and
for those that do not eat meat or fish we have a really good
vegetarian salad plate. Most food allergies can be accommodated
with no problem.
On the way back to
Philipsburg, we go back all the way around the island past Bay
Rouge, Plum Bay, and Long Bay.
At Long Bay we stop
and swim with some special friends that Captain Bob has in the
water and this is GREAT fun and very exciting for almost
everybody.
Then we pass
Cupecoy and Mullet Bay.
We then stop at
Maho Bay where we TRY to catch a big jet taking off or landing at
the international airport. The planes pass very close over your
heads and you get to see why PJIA international Airport is listed
as one of the 10 most dangerous airports in the world. I think it
was rated as #3 on the TV show of the same name.
Because the airport
services a small island, there are not flights coming and going all
day, every day. Normally we do get to see at least one big plane
come in and go out but there is no guarantee. Some days there are
no flights scheduled at the time we go by and on other days, if
there is a delay or the plane leaves early we may miss
them.
We do not get off
the boat at Maho beach because boats are forbidden to come close to
the beach for safety reasons. The effect of being on the water
right under them is still impressive plus the view of the "nuts"
standing behind the jets as they take off is quite
interesting.
Then we continue back to Philipsburg for a 3 PM arrival.
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SPECIAL
EVENTS
ON THE SHIP AT SEA
KIM RUSSO Special
Events:
Psychic
Development - Going Beyond Your 5 Senses
This intensive
experiential Psychic Development class is filled with hands-on
exercises and will provide you with information to help expand your
spiritual gifts to deepen your Psychic senses. This fun workshop
will allow you to accurately access extra sensory information
through clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience and
claircognizance. Using these skills in our everyday life can help
us to expand our awareness in order to let go of limiting fears. It
can also help us make better decisions which can lead to a more
productive life. The possibilities are endless when we discover how
to tap in to our true power.
120-minute
workshop.
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
An Evening
with Spirit
For 90 astonishing
minutes, Kim will bridge the gap between the worlds of the living
and the departed. After introducing the audience to her gift, Kim
will walk the room, feeling the energy and listening to the spirits
of the deceased. Kim will gather information from those who have
passed and their loved ones in the audience, from how they passed
over and who they are sharing their time with on the other side;
not to mention many other obscure details about their lives when
they lived on earth. Kim refers to herself as the journalist of
psychics because as she is doing a reading, she asks many detailed
questions to the energy she is communicating with. Those in the
audience may get an exclusive opportunity to communicate with their
loved ones on the other side, an experience not many on this planet
are able to have.
90-minute
session.
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Please note that
ticket purchase does not guarantee a reading.
REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL
EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
LISA WILLIAMS Special
Events:
Deepening
Your Connection with Loved Ones
Do you feel a
strong connection to Spirit but would love to work with it
more?
Are you looking for
guidance to help you recognize and understand signs and messages
from your loved ones who have passed?
Lisa Williams is
recognized as one of the world's leading spiritual teachers. Lisa's
unique, hands-on teaching methods will help you strengthen your
connection with the Afterlife and open your awareness in a safe and
inspirational learning experience. This workshop is suitable for
both beginner and intermediate levels.
150-minute workshop
plus meet-and-greet at the end
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
An Evening
of Messages from Loved Ones
Join international
renowned psychic medium Lisa Williams who will be live on stage for
an evening of mediumship and messages from loved ones who have
passed on. Lisa connects with those on the other side, bringing
closure, love and laughter.
90-minute
session
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
Please note that
ticket purchase does not guarantee a reading.
REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL
EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
DENISE LINN Special
Event:
The
Ultimate Journey®
After this workshop
your life won't be the same. In no small way your life is the
result of the inner beliefs and programming which are lodged within
you. In this remarkable program, renowned expert Denise Linn helps
you dissolve inner limitations and blockages to initiate your
natural life force energy and your spiritual radiance. She will
gently guide you through powerful past life regressions to clear
blockages from your previous incarnations.
She'll also walk
you through exercises to clear your bloodline and release ancestral
patterns attached to your energy field, so that you will be free to
be who you are in this lifetime. Additionally journey into the
womb, "see" the current probability for your future and discover a
method to change the course of your destiny, if you so desire.
Bonus: You are given a special space clearing feather and will
learn how to clear your own energy field and that of
others.
180-minute
workshop
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL
EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
MAS SAJADY Special
Event:
Pure Source Frequency Healing
A powerful group healing in which Mas works on the core
frequency level to help redesign and reprogram your blueprint,
materializing fast and tangible results. Mas' already potent work
will be even further enhanced by the power of water to bring you
maximum benefits.
In this
"turbo-charged" group healing, Mas will instill Pure Source
frequencies that empower you to connect, receive, and transform.
Once connected to Pure Source, instantaneous transformations will
take place in all areas of your life - health, wealth,
relationship, spirituality, etc.
90-minute session
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL
EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
 JIM OLIVER Special Event:
Harmonies of Light Transformational Music and Color Meditation Experience
Harmonies of Light features a one-of-a-kind lighting system that shines the harmonized colors that mathematically relate to the musical notes on the keyboards. Jim's specialty is to spontaneously create deeply engaging transformational music based on the energy and intention of the group present. Add the expanded dimension of coordinated lighting and you have a profoundly personal musical journey offering alignment with your True-Self. This is an energetic co-creation which guides the music that comes through for the highest purpose in this moment. The music and color offer an opportunity to connect with Pure Source Energy.
Jim follows his heart and brings forth the Music of the Spheres. As the music flows, you are bathed in the related colors of the music. Experience your multi-dimensional self in the most innovative way Jim has come up with so far. The music offers full integration of Body, Mind, Spirit and Emotions. The music facilitates stepping into an Awakened Heart.
Debra Poneman says: "Jim Oliver's music is unlike anything you've ever heard before. You don't listen to this music, you experience it. In fact, every cell of your body experiences it. It creates coherence in your brain and opens you to an influx of light, love and deep peace."
Awakening at the Speed of Light.
Admission Fees subject to change anytime, so register now, before rates increase
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EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
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