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Scheduled Activities
April 28, 2015 - Dominica
Roseau Valley Treasures (wet tour) “Casey’s” 3 waters
Champagne Reef: (1st stop) One of the most unique snorkeling areas in the eastern Caribbean. Take a short 5 minutes walk to the end of the stony beach, until you get to a cliff where you will gear up, walk in and begin a very different under water experience. You will be swimming in bubbles like you were in a giant aquarium. If you do not have snorkel gears, we will provide gears (complete snorkel set with fins) at no extra cost. If you need snorkel gears please provide us with you shoe size. If we do not receive the shoe sizes, the gears will have to be rented at champagne reef and cost $10.00us more for the tour.
Titou Gorge: One of the most unique areas on the Island and it's also a spot where part of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was filmed. Like just about all fresh water swimming areas on the Island, The water at Titou Gorge is cold. To enjoy the gorge you walk down to the water and take the short swim (about 2 minutes) up a cave like area (opened top, you can see the sky while swimming, you do not swim under water). The swim is about 200 feet and the water is about 15 feet deep at its deepest point. Once you get to the middle of the cave-like area there is a ledge you can stand on. That’s the only place you will be able to stand before you get to the end of your swim. There is a small waterfall one can swim to, if the water is not flowing too heavy (must do). If you are athletic, you can climb the waterfall (4-5 feet) to get to another waterfall but anyone climbing has to be very athletic since you have to jump about 6 feet out into the water on your way down to avoid a ledge in the water. This part is not for everyone and is optional even if you can make the jump. (There is 5-7 minutes easy walk to Titou Gorge). We provide swim belts to all our guests.
Trafalgar Falls: (two waterfalls in the same area) 10 minutes walk one way up a few steps. The walk is not too difficult but can be a bit challenging if one has any major problems with their backs, legs, hips or if one is short in breath due to lungs or heart condition. After the ten minutes walk, you get to a platform where you view the waterfalls and take photos. There is an extra two minutes walk where you can soak in the HOT mineral water (natural hot spring). There are steps leading down to the water but the rock around the hot spring can be slippery when wet. Visitors should take their time walking around the hot spring since the area can be a little slippery and there are a few steps to climb. Climbing to the base of the waterfall should be avoided as much as possible because of the danger involved.
Botanical Gardens: (There you will see different plants trees and flowers grown on the Island) 5 minutes from Morne Bruce. (drive through)
Morne Bruce: (an area where you can see the entire city of Roseau from the top of a hill) 7 minutes drive from the ship. (Great for taking photos)
The estimated duration of the tour is about 5 to 6 hours and has about 1 to 1.5 hours driving and about 30 minutes walking, total. The tour cost $50.00us per person (adult). Children under 14 years but older than 5 years, pays $10.00us less ($40.00us). There's no charge for children 5 and under, all they pay is the government sight pass fee $5.00us.
NB: We tour with a maximum of 12 people in a group/vehicle.
You pay for the tour after it has been completed, with cash or travellers cheques (US dollars).
Site passes will be provided so you do not have to purchase site passes.
There will be complementary local (kubuli) beers, soft-drinks and local bottled water on the tour.
Recommendations:
ADDITIONAL TIPS FROM TOUR COMPANY OWNER LEVI:
If there are those who are not good swimmers but can swim a little and would like to do the snorkeling, they can try. We have guides in the water at all time who could help if anyone wants to try. If the do not want to go snorkeling, they could wait ashore. We also gives everyone a swim belt to help them float plus the guides will a floating ring (buoy) to help weak swimmers. If the sun is out hot, the won't be 100% shaded but there are areas they could get away from the sun. I personally won't be your guide since I am already doing another group on that day but you can be assured you will be getting a very good guide. Because of where the area you can buy food are located you would be able to get thing to eat at the beginning or almost to the end of the tour so we normally ask our guest to bring alone snacks etc.
Roseau Valley Treasures (wet tour) “Casey’s” 3 waters
Champagne Reef: (1st stop) One of the most unique snorkeling areas in the eastern Caribbean. Take a short 5 minutes walk to the end of the stony beach, until you get to a cliff where you will gear up, walk in and begin a very different under water experience. You will be swimming in bubbles like you were in a giant aquarium. If you do not have snorkel gears, we will provide gears (complete snorkel set with fins) at no extra cost. If you need snorkel gears please provide us with you shoe size. If we do not receive the shoe sizes, the gears will have to be rented at champagne reef and cost $10.00us more for the tour.
Titou Gorge: One of the most unique areas on the Island and it's also a spot where part of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was filmed. Like just about all fresh water swimming areas on the Island, The water at Titou Gorge is cold. To enjoy the gorge you walk down to the water and take the short swim (about 2 minutes) up a cave like area (opened top, you can see the sky while swimming, you do not swim under water). The swim is about 200 feet and the water is about 15 feet deep at its deepest point. Once you get to the middle of the cave-like area there is a ledge you can stand on. That’s the only place you will be able to stand before you get to the end of your swim. There is a small waterfall one can swim to, if the water is not flowing too heavy (must do). If you are athletic, you can climb the waterfall (4-5 feet) to get to another waterfall but anyone climbing has to be very athletic since you have to jump about 6 feet out into the water on your way down to avoid a ledge in the water. This part is not for everyone and is optional even if you can make the jump. (There is 5-7 minutes easy walk to Titou Gorge). We provide swim belts to all our guests.
Trafalgar Falls: (two waterfalls in the same area) 10 minutes walk one way up a few steps. The walk is not too difficult but can be a bit challenging if one has any major problems with their backs, legs, hips or if one is short in breath due to lungs or heart condition. After the ten minutes walk, you get to a platform where you view the waterfalls and take photos. There is an extra two minutes walk where you can soak in the HOT mineral water (natural hot spring). There are steps leading down to the water but the rock around the hot spring can be slippery when wet. Visitors should take their time walking around the hot spring since the area can be a little slippery and there are a few steps to climb. Climbing to the base of the waterfall should be avoided as much as possible because of the danger involved.
Botanical Gardens: (There you will see different plants trees and flowers grown on the Island) 5 minutes from Morne Bruce. (drive through)
Morne Bruce: (an area where you can see the entire city of Roseau from the top of a hill) 7 minutes drive from the ship. (Great for taking photos)
The estimated duration of the tour is about 5 to 6 hours and has about 1 to 1.5 hours driving and about 30 minutes walking, total. The tour cost $50.00us per person (adult). Children under 14 years but older than 5 years, pays $10.00us less ($40.00us). There's no charge for children 5 and under, all they pay is the government sight pass fee $5.00us.
NB: We tour with a maximum of 12 people in a group/vehicle.
You pay for the tour after it has been completed, with cash or travellers cheques (US dollars).
Site passes will be provided so you do not have to purchase site passes.
There will be complementary local (kubuli) beers, soft-drinks and local bottled water on the tour.
Recommendations:
- Wear a good pair of waterproof strapped sandals. (eg. Keens or vibram five fingers) water shoes will also work on this tour.
- Swim suits (wear under clothing) and towels
- Bring along snacks/Sandwiches and or some fruits (we do not provide lunch)
- Waterproof camera would be great for this tour
ADDITIONAL TIPS FROM TOUR COMPANY OWNER LEVI:
If there are those who are not good swimmers but can swim a little and would like to do the snorkeling, they can try. We have guides in the water at all time who could help if anyone wants to try. If the do not want to go snorkeling, they could wait ashore. We also gives everyone a swim belt to help them float plus the guides will a floating ring (buoy) to help weak swimmers. If the sun is out hot, the won't be 100% shaded but there are areas they could get away from the sun. I personally won't be your guide since I am already doing another group on that day but you can be assured you will be getting a very good guide. Because of where the area you can buy food are located you would be able to get thing to eat at the beginning or almost to the end of the tour so we normally ask our guest to bring alone snacks etc.
Activities of Interest - Things to look into in each Destination
While I have compiled these lists, etc. Keep in mind that if you have something you really want to do and experience, even if others in our party don't, please don't let that stop you from having the best time on vacation. We don't have to do everything together, but the option is certainly there. I have done this many times while traveling where sometimes we split up and do different excursions or explore different locations. In the end, we always meet up and share stories and pictures from our days.
St. Thomas
- Maybe a visit to Paradise Point right near where the ships come in (CLICK HERE)
- Thinking of finding a driver to take us on a tour like this once we get there (CLICK HERE)
- Maybe taking a ferry to the close Island of St. John (about 45 minute ride each way) WATCH VIDEO - CLICK HERE
St. Kitts
- Maybe an Awesome tour on your own ATV (CHECK IT OUT)
- MORE TOUR SELECTIONS HERE -- They also have an ATV Tour
- And of course many more selections through the cruise vessel.
Barbados
- Here is a list of suggestions in Barbados (CLICK HERE)
- Possibly take a Taxi to Downtown Bridgetown and maybe have lunch at one of the local waterfront restaurants
St. Maarten
- An extensive list of things to do in St. Maarten (CLICK HERE)
- Info about St. Maarten (CLICK HERE)
