Amazing Cartagena: Bay and Walled City - CAC6 Get acquainted with Cartagena's Old and New City during your scenic catamaran cruise. You'll navigate the blue waters of its Bay to the most extensive fortification in South America. Your walking tour explores Walled City's neighborhoods of San Pedro, San Diego and Gethesemani. Then discover the heart of the Historic District with its 500-year old, colonial architecture on a walking tour with commentary from your professional guide and visits to the Gold and Emerald Museums. Destination Highlights 3 hour(s) *39.83 EUR (Adult) *35.38 EUR (Child) Get acquainted with Cartagena s Old and New City during your scenic catamaran cruise. You ll navigate the blue waters of its Bay to the most extensive fortification in South America. Your walking tour explores Walled City's neighborhoods of San Pedro, San Diego and Gethesemani. Then discover the heart of the Historic District with its 500-year old, colonial architecture on a walking tour with commentary from your professional guide and visits to the Gold and Emerald Museums. Scenic cruise: Tour the beautiful and scenic bay on a cruise that will take you to the Cartagena s Historic District San Pedro: View its cathedral and many Andalusian-style palaces San Diego: See where the merchants and middle class lived Gethsemani: Colorful colonial building with balconies enveloped by leaves and flowers SeaPass card and photo identification Camera Sun protection Cash/credit cards Hat and sunglasses Walking shoes Guests with mobility issues should not select this Consider physical fitness and medical history when selecting
Best of Cartagena - CA09 Travel through time and explore a city as timeless as it is unique, Cartagena de Indias, discover the history and culture in a visit to the Inquisition Palace, San Pedro Claver s Santuary and enjoy some shopping at Las Bovedas and Pierino Gallo shopping Centers. Family Connections Destination Highlights 4 hour(s) *53.18 EUR (Adult) *44.28 EUR (Child) Travel through time to a colonial world of extraordinary plazas, balconied buildings, and cobblestone streets in Old Cartagena. Stop for photos in the walled fortress of San Felipe, then visit Historic Museum of Cartagena, former headquarters of the Court of the Holy Inquisition. Walk through charming streets and colorful squares to the majestic Sanctuary of San Pedro Claver, patron saint of slaves. Then visit the dungeons of Las Bovedas Artisan Center before shopping at Pierino Gallo. Historic Museum of Cartagena: A palacial stone entrance leads you to actual jails and torture chambers used during the Spanish Inquisition. San Pedro Claver Cathedral: Visit the holy Sanctuary where the body of the New World's first saint is interred. Shop Cartagena: Shop for folk art at Las Bovedas Artisan Center, then visit Pierino Gallo, a local shopping center. tour Sightseeing in Old Cartagena requires extended periods of walking and standing.
Cartagena City, La Popa Hill, Folkloric Show & Shopping - CA01 Explore the city of Cartagena, once considered the gem of the Spanish main and today still surprises visitors with its colonial architecture and impressive fortifications, Visit the La Popa Monastery for a breathtaking view, behold the Fort of San Felipe, Shops at Las Bovedas and enjoy a great Folkloric show at the reknown Cafe del Mar. Culture and Sights Destination Highlights 4 hour(s) *44.28 EUR (Adult) *26.48 EUR (Child) Explore Cartagena, a colonial port city situated along the northern coast of Colombia. You'll take a scenic ride through old residential neighborhoods to Augustinian Candelaria Virgin Monastery at La Popa Hill, for stunning city and bay views, then stop for photos at San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, built during Spanish colonial times. Then off to the Dungeons - or rather, the shopping area of "Las Bovedas". At the Navy Museum enjoy refreshments and a folklore presentation. Cartagena: Once the gem of the Spanish main, this city flaunts charming colonial architecture, breathtaking views, and impressive plazas. San Felipe de Barajas Fortress: Built to protect against colonial pirates, its dungeons are now shopping and entertainment venues. Las Bovedas: Enjoy artisan galleries and stop at the Navy Museum for a complimentary beverage and folklore show. tour
Cartagena Panoramic Sightseeing - CA21 Take a panoramic tour of Cartagena in a vehicle designed to accommodate up to five collapsible wheelchairs. Because the transportation only accommodates 5 collapsible wheelchairs, the tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Transportation does not have a lift and cannot accommodate scooters. Participants must be able to negotiate 2 to 3 steps up into the transportation. Destination Highlights Family Connections 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s) *48.73 EUR (Adult) *48.73 EUR (Child) Enjoy the must-see sights of Cartagena in comfort, using your own collapsible wheelchair. Your coach takes you into the Manga residential area, with its republican architecture and ornate mansions; past colonial buildings, old churches, and the clock tower; and returns through modern Bocagrande. You'll stop for photos at the walled 17th century fortress San Felipe de Barajas. Then, see a folklore show at the Navy Museum before visiting artisan galleries in former dungeons at Las Bovedas. Cartagena City: A 30-minute drive reveals thrilling architecture and important monuments before you reach the heart of Old Cartagena. Navy Museum: View exhibits of Colombia's past and see a performance of traditional music and dancing while enjoying refreshments. Las Bovedas: Enjoy artisan galleries and stop at Cafe del Mar for a complimentary beverage and folklore show. Towel (from ship) Tour is designed for guests in collapsible wheelchairs and others with mobility challenges. Participants must be able to negotiate 2 to 3 steps to enter and exit vehicle. Transportation accommodates up to 5 collapsible wheelchairs. Tour available only on first come -first served basis for all guests Transportation does not have a lift and does not accommodate scooters. Advise Shore Excursion Staff whether you are able bodied or
will use a collapsible wheel chair so your needs may be accommodated. Complimentary soft drink included. Cartagena by Land and Sea - CA22 Re-live the land & sea battles between the Spanish Colonials and many infamous Captains and Pirates raiding the Spanish Main. Enjoy a pleasant bay cruise and a land fortress tour with your local interpretive guide who will bring to life this era by providing you with the amazing history. Destination Highlights 4 hour(s) *66.53 EUR (Adult) *39.83 EUR (Child) Relive exciting land and sea battles between Spanish Colonials and infamous Captains and Pirates who frequently raided the mainland. Enjoy both a bay cruise and a land fortress tour, and get a feel for life during those tumultuous times. Listen as your cruise guide takes you back in time, pointing out critical fortifications like San Sebastian de Pastelillo; then tour San Felipe, the stronghold that helped make Cartagena a rich and almost impregnable colonial city. By Land and Sea: Explore colonial Spanish fortifications from the sea perspective, then visit the fortress of San Felipe. San Sebastian de Pastelillo: Your bay cruise passes this vital 16th century post, one of Cartagena's first defense structures. San Felipe de Barajas: Hear tales of glory and tragedy, and get the defender's view of colonial Cartagena. Towel (from ship) Bay cruise is one hour. Bay cruise is one hour.
Chiva Bus Party Tour - CA33 Destination Highlights Active Adventures Culture and Sights 3 hour(s) *39.83 EUR (Adult) *30.93 EUR (Child) Restrictions: Minimum Age: 12 years; Maximum Age: 70 years Enjoy a delighfull sample of the Caribbean joy and fun on board the Chiva Bus with life music and complimentary drinks with local rum and sodas. You will drive through Manga, Pie de la Popa, Centro, Boca Grande, Laguito, Castillo Grande, and at the old city, your Chiva will stop at the historic Santa Catalina`s Bastion, here you can stretch, dance to the beat of the music band or enjoy local entertainment; there is also some time to buy souvenirs and handicrafts at Las Bovedas Artisan Center. Get carried away by infectious fun on a typical Colombian Chiva bus tour through Cartagena. The festivities begin as soon as the Chiva bus exits the pier. sing and dance your way through the city while your guide narrates this lively excursion. Pass through neighborhoods such as Manga, Pie de la Popa, Centro Boca Grande, Laguito, Castillo Grande and the old city, ending at historic Santa Catalina's Bastion and Las Bovedas. Chiva Bus Party: Drink, laugh, clap, sing, hear jokes, and meet new people on a non-stop-fun tour through Cartagena. The Walled City: Drive through Cartagena's colonial section and see its modern neighborhoods while enjoying an open bar. Las Bovedas: End your tour but not the fun at the Bastion, with time to shop in the Artisan Center. Towel (from ship) Guests must be of legal age to consume alcohol.
Deluxe Cartagena & Fortress - CA08 Explore the city of Cartagena, once considered the gem of the Spanish main and today still surprises visitors with its colonial architecture and impressive fortifications, behold the Fort of San Felipe, discover the Inquisition Palace, shop at Las Bovedas and Pierino Gallo Shopping Center. Family Connections Destination Highlights 4 hour(s) 30 minute(s) *53.18 EUR (Adult) *44.28 EUR (Child) purchase your Shore Excursions on board; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your tour director on the land portion of your Cruise To purchase a Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise and have Explore impressive fortifications and colonial architecture in old Cartagena. Make your way through the Fort of San Felipe, a shining example of 17th century Spanish military engineering. You'll visit its dungeons, now housing Las Bovedas Artisan Center. Enter the Historic Museum of Cartagena via stunning stone gateways leading to jails, torture chambers and artefacts of the Spanish Inquisition. Stop for reflection at San Pedro Claver Cathedral, dedicated to the human rights pioneer, then shop at modern Pierino Gallo. Old Cartagena: See the accoutrements of torture at Historic Museum of Cartagena and visit colonial fortress San Felipe de Barajas. San Pedro Claver Sanctuary: Admire exquisite statues and old-world furnishings in this monument to the patron saint of slaves. Cartagena Shopping: Shop for Colombian folk art at Las Bovedas; look for emeralds, leather and handicrafts at Pierino Gallo. Guests must consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this tour is appropriate. Guests with pre-existing neck, back, knee and/or shoulder injuries, cardiac conditions, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, other heart or respiratory conditions or any other medical condition must take particular caution when selecting a tour - particularly tours categorized as "strenuous". Guests who have concerns must consult with their personal physician before engaging in any activity that may be strenuous for them. Sightseeing in Old Cartagena requires extended periods of walking and standing.
La Popa Monastery and Gold Museum - CA55 Destination Highlights 3 hour(s) 30 minute(s) *39.83 EUR (Adult) *26.48 EUR (Child) purchase your Shore Excursions on board; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your tour director on the you must already have a reservation number for a cruise and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass onboard charge account unless otherwise specified. Depart from pier to La Popa, the ancient monastery located on top of a hill that can be seen from any point in Cartagena and offers an overview of the city. After this, a photo-stop at will be made at San Felipe Fortress, the largest Spanish fort in the New World. Then you will be taken into the Walled City, for a walk that includes Bolivar Plaza, the main square of the city, where you will visit the Precolumbian Gold Museum with its exhibits of valuable pre-columbian gold artifacts, and some of the oldest ceramics in the Americas. Finally, a shopping stop will be made before you return to the ship. Explore Cartagena's colonial past. Visit La Popa, the stillinhabited ancient monastery, then enter the walled city and walk to Bolivar Plaza, stopping for photos at colonial fortress San Felipe de Barajas. Cobblestone streets lead past Saint Peter Claver Cathedral, and Inquisition Palace, as you make your way to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum to admire valuable artifacts and some of the oldest ceramics in the Americas. End with shopping at modern Pierino Gallo and a complimentary beverage. La Popa Monastery: This hilltop 17th-century monastery houses a chapel dedicated to Cartagena's patron saint and a colonial museum. Bolivar Plaza: Contemplate years of Spanish Colonial history as you walk through this historical city square. Gold Museum: See valuable Pre-Columbian artifacts and antique ceramics, and watch an informative presentation from the Zenu Nation. Towel (from ship)
Medieval Cartagena By Horse Drawn Carriage - CA52 Take a ride on a horse carriage and admire the beautiful colonial, republican and Spanish-style houses and buildings and surrender to the majesty of this historic city, enjoy some shopping at Las Bovedas Artisan Center. Destination Highlights 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s) *53.18 EUR (Adult) *35.38 EUR (Child) Get an intimate view of Cartagena on a unique tour by horsedrawn carriage. Begin your journey by bus transfer, with a stop at San Felipe Fortress the impressive military defense structures dating from colonial times, At the Dungeons Square you'll meet your horse and carriage, then ramble along historic cobblestone streets. Bask in dramatic colonial architecture and be captivated by the contrast of old world charm and the rugged military past of this beautiful city. Cartagena By Carriage: Meet your horse-drawn carriage and climb aboard for a romantic view of old Cartagena. Old Cartagena: Travel colonial-style - past flower-filled balconies, republican and Spanish architecture, and historic city squares and monuments. Las Bovedas Artisan Gallery: Spend time shopping or browsing in the former dungeons of Old Cartagena. SeaPass card and photo identification Camera Sun protection Cash/credit cards Light clothing Walking shoes Hat and sunglasses Consider physical fitness and medical history when selecting