As seasoned Disney Cruise Line travelers, we're Platinum Castaway Club members, we are gearing up for our first 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary on board the Disney Fantasy. The "new" in the previous sentence is Eastern Caribbean.
Our itinerary includes stops at Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and our personal favorite, Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line's island in The Bahamas. We will also experience three at-sea days to explore and enjoy the ship.
Part of the planning fun is selecting Port Adventures, sometimes knowns as excursions. The husband selected our Port Adventure for Tortola, a forest hike and beach visit. It also includes a stop for a beverage at Mountain View Restaurant in Sage Mountain National Park.
On this adventure you will…
- Board an open-air safari bus for the approximately 20-minute ascent high above the harbor to Belle Vue. Drive along the scenic Ridge Road to Sage Mountain National Park, rising 1,716 feet above sea level, for a one-mile guided hike through a semitropical rainforest.
- Enjoy some of the island's best views and the significantly cooler temperatures as your guide leads you along the trail pointing out a variety of flora and fauna.
- After your hike, enjoy a beverage at the Mountain View Restaurant before reboarding the bus for the drive back down the mountain.
- Upon your arrival at Cane Garden Bay, your guide will escort you to a beach chair reserved especially for you. Then, relax and unwind with 90 minutes to explore the white-sand beach and swim in the stunning azure waters.
- Conclude your tour taking in the sights of Tortola during the 30-minute drive back to the pier.
In St. Thomas, our second port stop, we have selected the Flyboard and Beach Adventure. . . for one of us! The boy will experience the 400 pounds of pressure to make him fly like Ironman.
The husband and I have selected the Flyboard and Beach Adventure Observer option.
Voted “Best Water Sport” in St. Thomas, flyboarding is a thrilling and unique experience.
On this adventure you will…
- Board your taxi safari for a scenic drive to Emerald Beach.
- Receive one-on-one training from certified flyboarding instructors for the safest, most enjoyable experience possible.
- Get on your board and feel the rush of soaring above the beautiful waters and sand of Emerald Beach.
- Spend about 2 hours swimming, sunbathing or just relaxing on the sand.
- Those not interested in flyboarding can watch participating family and friends on the Observer version of this adventure (ST63).
- Your tour includes flyboarding and beach time. Amenities such as kayaks and paddleboards are available for an additional cost.
At our favorite port, Castaway Cay, we selected Parasailing.
On this adventure you will...
- Make your way to Marges Barges, located just 100 yards from the ship's gangway - the starting point for your parasailing adventure.
- After a short safety briefing, Guests will be divided into groups and escorted to a waiting boat.
- Meet your friendly captain and mate and head out into open water to soar high in the sky while harnessed to a parachute tethered to the boat.
- Enjoy the unforgettable beauty and serenity as you parasail for approximately 5 to 7 minutes at heights of 600 to 800 feet over the waves before returning gently to the boat.
When selecting parasailing, guests have to select an available time. We chose 9:00 am, first thing. The last time we did this was eleven years ago, so it will be fun to do it again! Click here to read about our first parasailing adventure.
Other onboard fun on our agenda includes Mixology, and beverage tastings. We also have some spa treatments booked and both brunch and dinner at Palo, one of two adult only fine dining restaurants on board.
We will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary and retirement!
We are also looking forward to an extended verandah stateroom and sailing the during the boy's college "late summer break" at the end of August.
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