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Royal Caribbean Cruises Shore Excursions, By: Karrie Williams

Are you ready to add the title of adventurer to your fun resume? You are?! Then get onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s mega ships. I’m about to embark on a most exciting voyage of Royal Caribbean cruises shore excursions and I want you to accompany me.

Excited?! You should be. Let’s start with my favourite- Labadee, Haiti; a private port of call exclusive to Royal Caribbean.

Now offering 7 distinct neighbourhoods, Labadee offers up all the excitement you desire.

You can choose from a very exhilarating coaster ride which takes you 680 ft. high up into Lookout Mountain, bringing you back down at a speed of 30 miles per hour.

There is also Spa Cabanas where you can enjoy a relaxing massage or you can take a nature trail through one of Haiti’s remaining spectacular rainforest.

If you are an art collector, Labadee also offers an Artisan's Village and Market/Showcase where you can shop at over 70 locations and even get to watch an artisan at work.

Other neighbourhoods include Dragon’s Lookout and a Village Amphitheatre.

Ships including Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas all make stops at Labadee. This exclusive port of call is usually featured in Western Caribbean Cruises.

Here’s a list of other exhilarating shore excursions on offer by Royal Caribbean cruises.

Adventure Tours: Choose from horseback riding, mountain biking, parasailing, rain forest hiking, and 4x4 off-roading.

Beach and/or Water-Related Activities: Enjoy a beach day out or do some whitewater rafting, glass-bottom boat tours, deep-sea fishing or kayaking.

Cuisine Tours: Get a taste of the indigenous flavours of your various ports of call by sampling scrumptious dishes and drinks.

Golf: Make sure your backhand is in good order as you will need your strength to tee off on exciting golf courses like the Cozumel Country Club, Bermuda's Belmont Hills Golf Club, or St. Thomas' Mahogany Run Golf Course.

Flightseeing: If it takes a bit more than the ordinary to get your adrenalin pumping, this is certainly one of Royal Caribbean cruises shore excursions that you should try out. Soaring high in the sky, you get to take in all the breathtaking views in the best way possible. Make sure you have your camera handy, as you won’t want to miss the exciting photo ops.

Shows & Entertainment: This allows you to take a leisurely stroll through world-famous museums or watch native dance and other theatrical performances.

Snorkel & SCUBA Tours: Caribbean itineraries feature a PADI Scuba Diver course, where an experienced PADI SeaTrek Dive Instructor teaches you the basics in pool dives. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Upon completion, PADI Scuba Diver certification will be awarded to you. The cost is US$249 per person; registration is done onboard. If you are already certified you can sign up for an advanced dive.

Wilderness & Wildlife Tours: Ever wondered what it felt like to get up close to exotic animals such as manatees, caribous and dolphins? Well wonder no more, this excursion will allow you to observe these animals in their natural habitats as well as animal adventure centers.

Sightseeing and/or City Tours: Royal Caribbean can offer you a guided city tour of your port of call or you may do so on your own, you decide.

Most of Royal Caribbean cruises shore excursions are featured on Caribbean itineraries. Try to reserve your cruisetour at least 4 days prior to your cruise. Any later than that and you would need to make your reservation onboard. For Alaska cruisetours, the limit is 10 days.

If you are cruising to Europe, Royal Caribbean can arrange a private car or van hire for you and your cruising companions. They can also prepare a custom itinerary for you by purchasing sightseeing and other tour tickets on your behalf.

If you and your cruising partners amount to at least 20 individuals; Royal Caribbean cruises shore excursions can customize a tour of your choice so that it is private to only you and your friends.

Please don’t forget that there is an additional charge for Royal Caribbean cruises shore excursions. This charge is separate and apart from your cruise fare.

For further information you may email Royal Caribbean here.

One last thing before you go, perhaps you’ve already being on a Caribbean cruise and experience some of these shore excursions. I’d love to hear your story and share it with everyone else. Why don’t you go here to share your story?

I hope you found this article informative. Cruise well!

(Pictures used in this article are courtesy of Royal Caribbean)

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