Please remember you have up to 2 days prior to your sail date to purchase your Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursions online. If you are within the 2 days, you will then need to purchase your Shore Excursions on board.
*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursion, 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.This tour requires a minimum number of guests in order to operate.
Gather the family together for a fun, hands-on workshop that has you processing chocolate, just like the Mayans and Aztecs have done for centuries, as well as learning how to craft a piñata. These activities all take place on a lovely seaside terrace on the world-famous Stingray Beach.
Evidence of chocolate beverages in Mesoamerica date back to 1900 BC. Mayan tombs had vessels with residue of a chocolate drink, and Mayan hieroglyphics depicted chocolate used for ceremonial purposes. Chocolate only became popular in Europe after the Spanish conquest. In your workshop, you’ll grind cacao beans into a paste, combine with water and spices and pour the mixture back and forth between two containers until a frothy head develops. This process has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. After, enjoy your tasty chocolate creation along with delicious chocolate cake.
Then it’s time to make a piñata together. Piñatas have been a part of Mexican culture for centuries. First used in religious celebrations, piñatas today are used for a number of different celebrations. You’ll craft a piñata filled with Mexican candies, one that you and the kids take turns breaking open. You’ll also help build a portion of a larger piñata. Each week a completed piñata is donated to a local orphanage, and you’ll receive images of ecstatic children busting open the piñata you helped create.
Highlights: • Prepare chocolate: Use a traditional method Mayans and Aztecs have used for centuries; then sip your delicious chocolate creation. • Piñata: Craft a piñata filled with Mexican candies; then help build a larger piñata to be donated to local orphanage. • Awesome location: Have fun and learn a thing or two on the seaside terrace along world-famous Stingray Beach.
What to Bring: • SeaPass card and photo identification • Camera • Sun protection • Cash/credit cards
What to Wear: • Walking shoes • Hat and sunglasses • Comfortable clothing
Important Notes: • Pregnant women and guests with nut allergies should not select this tour. • Guests must be able to walk approximately 10 yards over flat surfaces with about 3 steps.
