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.
Jeep Safari
Tour Code: ATG-4054
Duration: 3 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free
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Explore the pristine natural beauty of Antigua during this picturesque off-road journey along the island's south and west coasts.
Depart the pier in a fully-equipped off-road vehicle for the drive to the west coast of Antigua. During this tour, you will visit exquisite locales that are inaccessible by tour buses and can only be reached via off-road vehicles. Your route will take you through the picturesque village of Bendals, past the scenic valley of Body Pond and on to Fig Tree Drive, home of Antigua's rainforest. Along the way, you will see fresh ripe mangoes and pineapple growing wild alongside the road.
Upon reaching the end of the rainforest, you will begin your tour of the south coast. Here, you will discover the fragile ecosystem of the mangrove plant. Your tour will conclude with a stop at a beautiful beach, and an opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the Caribbean Sea.
Following your visit, you will re-board your off-road vehicle and proceed past more of Antigua's scenic villages during the return drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour is only recommended for active guests in good physical condition. As this tour involves travel over bumpy surfaces, guests with back and/or neck problems or guests who may be pregnant are discouraged from participating. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, flat, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and bring 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.