St. John's

When Columbus discovered Antigua in 1493, he encountered the unfriendly Carib Indians. Columbus named the island Santa Maria de Antigua, in honor of a church in Spain. For many years, both the Spanish and French were unable to settle on the island due to the fierce nature of the Caribs. But in 1632, the British took control of this island, developing the sugarcane industry with the use of slaves imported from Africa. In 1981 Antigua was granted independence anb became a British commonwealth.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Horseback Beach-Riding Experience
Tour Code: ATG-5194
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free

Explore Antigua's historic past and coastal beauty in a unique new way during this scenic horseback riding adventure at Runaway Bay.

Depart the pier for the brief transfer to Runaway Bay. Upon arrival, you will receive your safety briefing and be assigned a horse according to your riding ability and size. You will then join your guide for a relaxing land and beachfront ride along the Caribbean Sea en route to historic Fort James. Built in 1739, the fort's full complement of cannons remains in place to this day. During your visit, you will take in spectacular views and photo opportunities of St. John's Harbor, your ship and the lovely Antiguan coastline.

Next, you will be offered some refreshing mineral water as your guide unsaddles your horse and prepares you both for an incredible horseback ride in the Caribbean Sea.

At the conclusion of your tour, you will have an opportunity to shower, and stop by the bar and café for refreshing drinks, snacks or lunch at your own expense before being transferred back to the pier.

Please note: As this tour involves travel over bumpy surfaces, pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair are discouraged from participating. The minimum age to participate on this tour is six years old, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The maximum weight to participate on this tour is 250 pounds. Wear a swimsuit under long pants and closed-toe shoes you won't mind getting wet, and bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a towel from the ship.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.