Port: St. John's
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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.
Explore the spectacular marine life of the Caribbean during this relaxing fishing and snorkeling tour along the northwest coast of Antigua.
Depart from the pier with your guide for the brief stroll to your awaiting 36-foot, Twin-V power catamaran, the HS Mac. Embark the vessel for an exhilarating boat ride along the northwest coast to Sisters, one of Antigua's best fishing locales. En route, you will pass by Fort James, Runaway Bay, Dickenson Bay and Prickly Pear Island, as well as secluded beaches, 5-star hotels and exclusive homes.
Upon arrival at Sisters, the captain will drop anchor or drift. After receiving your fishing rod, reel and bait, you will begin fishing in the teeming waters of the Caribbean. Your crew will provide you with fishing tips, and expert assistance throughout. Fishing will be performed on a catch-and-release basis.
Next, you will continue on to Paradise Reef. Upon arrival, you will be outfitted with your mask and fins, and begin snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. You may also opt to take a swim, or simply relax and soak up the sun in this exotic enclave on board the boat, which features an open bar serving rum punch, beer, water, and soft drinks.
You tour will conclude with the return ride past the secluded beaches, exclusive homes and hotels along the northwest coast, and back to the pier.
Please note: Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and bring a camera and 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.