La Romana-What to do thats not all beach? Parents 45th anniversary trip....

[rene194215]

Hello! My parents are going on a cruise in May going to Grand Turk, LaRomana, Curacao and Aruba. My mom has been on 1 cruise to the Bahamas but she also had been there before as has my dad. Otherwise their travels have been in the US. They have not been to any Islands before and I am trying to find excursions that they will both feel comfortable doing. Althought thier anniversary is in July, (45 years!!!) they are going away a bit earlier.

One curve ball is that my dad had burned his leg a few years ago and it needs to be covered. He can go to the beach but in the shade with the leg covered most of the time. Some sun with sunscreen on is ok. My mom cannot walk a LONG time due to s foot issue. Other wise they are in great shape!!

 

So, what it comes down to is that I am looking for something, possibly a tour of the Island? Not a lot of beachy type excursions. I have not been to these islands before so I really cant think of much. I looked at Carnivals excursions and am not that excited about most of them. I would appreciate any help and advise!!!

Also, I am posting on each Island forum.

[sonicbuffalo]

Take the tour to Alto deChavon. We enjoyef it a lot. Don't take the ship sponsored tour. As you get off the ship, head right and you will see a pavillion with people standing in line. It was around $8 for round trip fare and you can come and go when you like.

 

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[sonicbuffalo]

Tell them to go to Alto de Chavon. It's an $8 bus ride. Z Tell them to head right as they get off the ship, and they will see a wooden pavillion. You buy the tickets there. Real easy and a great place to visit.

 

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[blue_water]

Seavis Tours offers an excursion on smaller motorboats that includes a tour of mangroves, rock formations, lunch on avgorgeous beach on Saona Island, and a stop at a shallow natural pool home to starfish. If they can get in and out of the boat it might be fun for them. Check their site for videos.

 

Otherwise Dreams La Romana in Bayahibe is a nice day with a day pass. The town of Bayahibe is also there.

[rene194215]

Thank you both! I think both ideas are great and I will let my parents know. Many thanks!!!:D

[blue_water]

The web sites for Seavis and Pro Excursions are in the attached link if you want to look at the excursions they offer. Note that these are in motorboats but most people have no difficulty getting in and out and they're actually quite fun for all ages. There are catamarans for land visitors who have more time there, but they are too slow to get to these places for cruisers.

 

If this looks like to much the Dreams daypass is an option, or a tour of the river is another.

 

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