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Here are a few of the shore excursions offered from Disney and Carnival Cruise Lines. As you read, be sure to think about what cultural knowledge the advertisers expect their passengers to have of their desitinations. Mexico = Mayan ruins & quaint villages. St. Lucia = Rainforests & rum

Disney at Cozumel Mayan Frontier Horseback Riding Tour Saddle up! Travel the Mayan frontier on horseback and see replicas of ruins as you traverse this tropical savanna. Then, you'll visit a working ranch stocked with cattle, ponies and other animals. After your ride, enjoy complimentary soft drinks and beer. Adult Price: $82 (ages 12 and above)	Disney at Cozumel Cozumel's Golf Excursion Looking for a chance to link up with your favorite sport? Take this excursion to the Cozumel Country Club, where you'll golf amid swaying palms and ocean breezes. Range balls, cart fees, greens fees and souvenir balls are provided. Club rentals, shoe rentals, and lunch are available at an additional cost. Appropriate golf attire required. Adult Price: $130 (ages 10 and above)
Disney at Castaway Clay The Wild Side It's time to venture into uncharted territory as you explore the wild side of the island. Snorkeling, biking, and sea kayaking are all part of this 4-hour adventure, exclusively for teens. Adult Price: $35 (13-17 only)
Carnival at St. Lucia La Belle Marigot The journey begins with a delightful ride along the West Coast of St. Lucia with rainforest on the left and the Caribbean Sea on the right. Visit interesting villages such as Anse la Raye, Canaries, and Anse la Verdure before descending into the town of Soufriere. It is a remarkable sight, with the town nestled below the majestic Pitons. Arriving at Morne Coubaril Estate you can experience the wonders of a working family plantation. Visit the Copra House and watch the women preparing the coconuts, which will end up as oil, creams, or soaps! Smell fresh cocoa, and learn the process of this special commodity before it becomes chocolate, as well as the preparation of cassava. These are a must! The old mill stands alone with the mule to grind the sugar cane to produce sugar and, of course - RUM! After your tour, enjoy freshly made fruit juice or Rum Punch, made with rum produced right here on the island.	Carnival at St. Lucia Morne Coubaril Plantation Delight The journey begins with a delightful ride along the West Coast of St. Lucia with rainforest on the left and the Caribbean Sea on the right. Visit interesting villages such as Anse la Raye, Canaries, and Anse la Verdure before descending into the town of Soufriere. It is a remarkable sight, with the town nestled below the majestic Pitons. Arriving at Morne Coubaril Estate you can experience the wonders of a working family plantation. Visit the Copra House and watch the women preparing the coconuts, which will end up as oil, creams, or soaps! Smell fresh cocoa, and learn the process of this special commodity before it becomes chocolate, as well as the preparation of cassava. These are a must! The old mill stands alone with the mule to grind the sugar cane to produce sugar and, of course - RUM! After your tour, enjoy freshly made fruit juice or Rum Punch, made with rum produced right here on the island.
	Carnival at St. Thomas St. Thomas Shopping Tour After a brief orientation talk, you will receive a seashell souvenir necklace for identification, safari type busses or air-conditioned vans will then take you to historic downtown St. Thomas. You will be dropped off at Emancipation Garden to start off your shopping spree with your recommended store maps in hand. From Emancipation Garden you will be taken to Paradise Point where you will be treated to a free rum punch or use your coupon to take $1.00 off any frozen drink. You may continue your shopping or just sit and relax at one of the many shaded chairs overlooking the harbor.
Carnival at Progresso, Mexico Nature Bike and Ruins Tour Enjoy a leisurely bike tour starting on the sunny coast of the Gulf of Mexico and venturing into the heart of the Yucatan. Your adventure takes you through the wetlands to visit countless species of native birds, which will amaze you. Experience a local village and discover the beauty and mystery of the ancient Maya civilization as you visit Dzibichaltun. You will enjoy the interesting history of this site, as well as the opportunity to take a swim in the cenote Xlacah, one of the hundreds of natural limestone caves containing freshwater pools in the region. Please Note: Approximate bike time is 45 minutes, with two hours at the ruins. This is an active tour and guests should be in reasonable shape to participate. Minimum age is 12 years. A beach towel and a change of clothing are recommended.	Carnival at St. Lucia La Belle Marigot The journey begins with a delightful ride along the West Coast of St. Lucia with rainforest on the left and the Caribbean Sea on the right. Visit interesting villages such as Anse la Raye, Canaries, and Anse la Verdure before descending into the town of Soufriere. It is a remarkable sight, with the town nestled below the majestic Pitons. Arriving at Morne Coubaril Estate you can experience the wonders of a working family plantation. Visit the Copra House and watch the women preparing the coconuts, which will end up as oil, creams, or soaps! Smell fresh cocoa, and learn the process of this special commodity before it becomes chocolate, as well as the preparation of cassava. These are a must! The old mill stands alone with the mule to grind the sugar cane to produce sugar and, of course - RUM! After your tour, enjoy freshly made fruit juice or Rum Punch, made with rum produced right here on the island.
Disney at Grand Cayman Grand Cayman Island Tour Venture beyond the beach to discover the hidden charms of the island. You'll travel via air-conditioned bus through the quaint streets of George Town and past the storybook-perfect Gingerbread House to the diabolical rock formations of an eerie island wonder called "Hell." Then it's on to the world's only turtle breeding operation of it's kind, Cayman Turtle Farm. Adult Price: $27 (ages 10 and above) Child Price: $21 (ages 3-9)†

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