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Caribbean Cruise 5 Night
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Cruise to the Western Caribbean with hundreds of Spring Breakers! Get ready to spend endless hours under the Caribbean Sun sailing to the Western Caribbean while chilling by one of the 3 gorgeous pools in this amazing cruiseship! All of this is possible ONLY with Xtreme Trips on the Enchantment of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise. Enchantment of the Seas has new exciting features such as: Bungee trampolines, suspension bridges and an expanded Pool Deck will please adventurous Spring Breakers, and the interactive Splash Deck is a great spot for Spring Breakers to get soaked. Enjoy Boleros, the new Latin-themed lounge; work up a sweat in the fitness facilities; and then cool down with a cone from Ben & Jerry's. Complete with numerous bars and 2 clubs, a huge casino, and cozy cabins, the Caribbean Spring Break Cruise is the perfect and most affordable way to spend Spring Break 2008! What’s included in my Caribbean Cruise Spring Break Package? Carribbean Cruise 5 Night Spring Break includes: - 5 night Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas to the Western Caribbean
- 3 Gourmet Style Meals per day
- Ports of Call: Sail Dates of March 8th or 22nd: Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Ochos Rios, Jamaica. Sail Dates of March 3rd or 17th: Key West, Florida, Cozumel, Mexico, and Belize City, Belize
- Xtreme Trips staff onboard to assist you
Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas Ship Features:
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Bungee trampolines, serious fun for thrill-seekers
- Massive suspension bridges spanning the Pool Deck
- Pool area featuring an interactive Splash Deck and 3 outdoor pools and 4 outdoor whirlpools
- Latté-tudes, a specialty coffee house featuring Seattle's Best Coffee
- Boleros Latin-theme lounge and 8 other bars and clubs onboard
- Stunning Centrum, an open atrium featuring shopping and more
- Solarium with a sliding roof and indoor/outdoor pool
- Casino Royale including 6 Blackjack tables, 3 Caribbean Stud Poker tables, 2 Roulette wheels, 1 Craps table, 226 state-of-the-art Slot Machines, free casino lessons. (Vegas-style gaming rules.)
- ShipShape Fitness Center is a world-class fitness center that offers everything from kickboxing to yoga, and features state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment.
When you're onboard one of RCCL cruise ships, almost everything is taken care of - your accommodations, gourmet meals in our dining rooms and cafés, and snacks throughout the day. All activities including an amazing fitness center, and entertainment. Even 24-hour room service is included. RCCL also offers unlimited soda packages, which entitle you to unlimited soda and juice.
Sail Dates of March 8th or 22nd: Departure from Fort Lauderdale, FL (5pm) Saturday
Day At Sea! (Entire Day and Night) Sunday
Georgetown, Grand Cayman (7am - 4pm) Monday
Grand Cayman is one of a group of three magnificent tropical islands Christopher Columbus called "Las Tortugas" (the turtles) for the sea creatures he found in the ocean water. The designation did not endure, however, for on later maps the islands were labeled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for "crocodile." The name "Caimanas" refers inaccurately to the iguanas native to the islands, which were perhaps at one point mistaken for crocodiles. Among other attractions, visitors to the island will enjoy learning about the turtles, visiting the town of Hell, exploring Seven-Mile Beach and enjoying the undersea world. Things To Do:
- Stingray City: Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: snorkeling with stingrays at Stingray City Sandbar. These relatively tame creatures will swim right into your arms and eat from your hand. They have velvety soft skin and love to have their bellies rubbed. Despite their frightening name, they are very gentle and won't hurt you as long as you stay away from their tails.
- Take a tour through the charming city of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands. Stop at the Conch Shell House, constructed entirely of the trumpet shells of the mollusk, and the town of Hell, whose name was inspired by its unusual rock formations. Visit the Turtle Farm, an interactive sea-turtle nursery where green and hawksbill turtles are bred and raised.
- Explore a seemingly endless stretch of magnificent coastline at Grand Cayman's world-famous Seven-Mile Beach.
- Get away from it all and enjoy a great island-style day out at the Rum Point Club, situated on the picturesque north side of the island.
- Sail the beautiful waters of the North Sounds, stopping by Stingray City, aboard the 60-foot racing catamaran Cockatoo.
- Grand Cayman is humorously referred to as "Brand Cayman" by those savvy shoppers who know the island's reputation for fabulous duty-free prices on designer merchandise. Great bargains abound on jewelry and watches from Caribbean Hook, Chopard, Honora, House of Tanzanite, John Atencio, John Hardy, Kabana, Roberto Coin, Starnight, Alfex, Cartier, Concord, Faconnable, Gucci, Maurice Lacroix, Michele, Movado, Wenger and more. Fine china, crystal, perfumes, leather, rum cakes, and liquor are available at bargain prices. Local crafts and treasure coins found in retail shops in George Town are also great buys.
- The official currency of the Cayman Islands is the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD). U.S. dollars, credit cards, and traveler's checks are widely accepted.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica (8am - 5pm) Tuesday The town of Ocho Rios, on Jamaica's north coast, is edged with beautiful white-sand beaches and unbelievable landscapes. Contrary to popular belief, its name does not refer to "eight rivers," the literal Spanish translation. It derives instead from the Spanish word "chorreras," meaning "waterfalls," of which Ocho Rios has many - including the famous and spectacular Dunn's River Falls. Thinks To Do:
- Just west of downtown Ocho Rios, you'll discover one of Jamaica's most famous waterfalls - Dunn's River Falls. The cool mountain waters plunge 600 feet to smooth limestone beds, then stream under the roadway before mingling with the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Whether you climb the falls or swim in the chilly eddies on the ocean side, you're sure to remember this place.
- Board a 30-foot, two-seater bamboo raft. Your captain will guide the raft down the two-mile winding tropical river as you enjoy the lush Jamaican foliage.
- Climb into a comfortable safari-rigged Land Rover® and prepare to experience the real Jamaica.
- Take a Jeep® safari adventure and climb 2,000 feet up to Murray Hill for a panoramic view of Ocho Rios, the Blue Mountains and Cuba.
- Board the 90-foot yacht San San for an exciting adventure off the coast of Ocho Rios.
- Experience an invigorating river-tubing safari down the White River and soak up the rays.
- Shop for the perfect souvenir in over a hundred duty-free stores on a Jamaican Shopping Bonanza tour.
- Take a downhill bike ride through limestone valleys where a variety of impressive ferns make for an amazing landscape. Stop at the eight springs that form Dunn's River Falls. Then continue to the bottom of the falls.
- When you're in Jamaica, you shouldn't miss the mouthwatering Jamaican jerk pork and chicken. It's not haute cuisine, but you'll crave these delicious traditional meats for years to come.
- The Jamaican dollar (JMD) is the official unit of currency. U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely accepted.
Day At Sea! (Entire Day and Night) Wednesday
Arrive back in Fort Lauderdale, FL (6:30am) Thursday
Sail Dates of March 3rd or 17th: Departure from Fort Lauderdale, FL (5pm) Monday
Key West (7am - 2pm) Tuesday Ernest Hemingway made wild, colorful Key West his home, and you will want to do the same. Home to modern-day adventurers, artists and poets, the island's charming Old Town teems with restaurants, bars and unique shops. Add pristine coral reefs, coconut palms and a laid-back attitude that's truly contagious, and it's easy to see why so many visitors to Key West never leave.
Enjoy the pleasures of a glass-bottom boat on a unique and informative eco-tour of the only living coral reef in the continental United States. It's home to over 300 species of fish, which complete the colorful and intriguing seascape. The boats are specially designed to provide maximum viewing with minimum stress to the delicate reef environment. - Visit the Museum of Art and History at the Custom House, a "must-see" when in Key West.
- Take a traditional trolley tour through historic Key West.
- Discover the real Key West as you make your way through the lazy back streets on a bike-tour adventure.
- Board the schooner Liberty for a relaxing sail around Key West Harbor.
- Take a stroll through Key West's famed historic homes and gardens. Admire Casa Antigua, the former residence of Ernest Hemingway. Built in 1931, it was once a hotel, then was later rebuilt as a private home. It contains the largest courtyard in Key West.
- Marvel at the priceless treasures on a visit to the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum.
- Absorb the local charm on a stroll down Duval Street, lined with quaint shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Kayak through the nearby canals and observe many species of bird and fish, maybe even a manatee.
- Snorkel the clear tropical waters, swimming with colorful and exotic marine life at the only living coral reef in the continental United States.
- Learn the intricacies of racing a catamaran as you compete in an actual yacht race - the Key West Regatta. This fun ride is a real rush as you try to outrun your opponents.
Shopping in Key West is like no other shopping experience in the world. Key West prides itself on an eclectic array of shops, including famous diamond stores, a cat and dog boutique, artists' markets, butterfly art, key-lime treats, luxurious aloe skin-care products, souvenirs that change color in the sun and pearls from around the world. While in Key West, shop for renowned jewelry from sunken treasures, unique clothing and a wide variety of souvenirs. Cozumel, Mexico (10am - 7pm) Wednesday
The Conquistadors first saw Mexico from the shores of Cozumel while searching for gold. Today, visitors to the island continue to seek out gold and silver jewelry in the shops of San Miguel while having a great time in its many local bars and restaurants. Plus, the waters around Cozumel's sheltered coral reefs make this one of the best snorkeling areas in the world.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Tulúm, majestically perched above the turquoise Caribbean. The site was occupied as far back as 600 A.D. However, it was most densely populated around 1200 A.D. You will be struck by the pyramid-shaped El Castillo, which dominates the city from atop a forty-foot cliff. The nearby Temple of the Descending God provides equally excellent insight into the architecture of the Mayan people, who gained considerable achievements in the arts and sciences, only to decline and vanish for no apparent reason.
- Explore the underwater world of Chankanaab on a deep-sea adventure aboard the Atlantis Submarine.
- Discover what makes a dolphin so magical as you play and interact with these amazing creatures in Chankanaab National Marine Park. <
- Sit back, relax, and bury your toes in the white sand of Playa del Sol beach in Cozumel. This destination offers all the food, drinks and activities you can imagine, including relaxing massages on the beach.
- Take a Jeep-safari adventure through the tropical landscape of Cozumel's east side. Ride through sand dunes and trails for an unforgettable experience.
- Join the Fiesta party boat for a fun-filled trip to Playa del Sol, with margaritas, rum punch and a live band setting the mood for fun.
- Helmet dive in Chankanaab and trek around coral reefs to see the abundant marine life up close.
- Escape to the secluded beauty of your own private beach paradise, Passion Island, by a four-person canoe or motorized tender.
- Experience snow-white bunkers and breathtaking views as you play a memorable round of golf on the championship course at the Cozumel Country Club.
- Snorkel in the clear sapphire-colored water around Cozumel's coral reefs. It's a snorkeler's dream, and one of the world's premier snorkeling destinations. Equipment, instruction and guidance begin at Sand Dollar Beach. From there, you'll be able to enjoy everything your eyes behold for as long as you like, with transportation ready and waiting to take you back to your ship.
Belize City, Belize (7am-5pm) Thursday
With miles of lush tropical rain forest, a gorgeous Caribbean coastline and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, it doesn't take long to realize why Belize City is known as "The Jewel." Located between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize possesses a unique combination of modernity and rustic Caribbean charm. Ancient ruins indicate that Belize was first inhabited by the Mayans in 900 A.D. This Indian heritage, combined with a rich European history, creates a destination full of charm and wonder for all to discover.
When you're in Belize, don't miss the chance to climb to the top of El Castillo. This 135-foot structure is one of the tallest Mayan structures in Belize. From the top, you can see the Peten Forest, the Mayan Mountains and even across the border into Guatemala. Keep your eyes open for flocks of toucans and parrots in the trees below you.
- Tour the amazing Altan Ha pyramid and discover the prevalence of Mayan influence in this culture. This ancient temple was erected as a symbol of Mayan honor and devotion to the Sun God, one of the central figures in their religious beliefs.
- The Baboon Sanctuary and Belize Zoo are great places to witness some of Belize's wildlife. You'll see tapir, jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, jaguarundis and more.
- Explore Belize's exciting underwater world and take in its unique coral structures, intricate caves and extensive marine life.
- Stroll the marketplace in Belize City and mingle with the local vendors selling fruits, vegetables, and arts and crafts.
- For an exciting adventure, hop on the powerboat Thriller, Belize City's fastest ride.
With such a beautiful Caribbean coastline, Belize also provides the perfect setting to snorkel and dive. Marine life is abundant here and a trip to Gail's Point will provide you the opportunity to view some playful manatee in their own habitat. Day at Sea! (All Day and Night) Friday
Return back to Fort Lauderdale, FL (7am) Saturday
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