Restrictions:
Minimum Age: 5 years, Maximum Age: 70 years
*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Shore & Land Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise or Alaska Cruisetour and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore & Land Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour 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.
Mangrove Tunnels Canoe Ride - CA36
Canoe ride through Mangrove tunnels drive through the walled city and stop of San Felipe fortress without stepping out. Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna that encompasses this fascinating ecosystem as you are taken by canoe to navigate the lush mangrove swamps.
Your unique ecological tour starts with a panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress situated outside the historic walled city. This monumental fort is considered to be the most outstanding feat of Spanish military engineering in the new world. Its construction began in 1536 and finished 121 years later.
After a brief panoramic drive through the walled city, you will continue to the Cueva Del Manglar. Here, your experienced guide will treat you to a delightful navigation by canoe through lush mangrove swamp tunnels to the Cienaga de la Virgen. A great diversity of birds such as kings fishers, white herons, the common laura, pink spatula and pelicans can be found. A refreshing drink will be served before returning to the pier.
