Grand Florida Coast & Keys Cruise

Pre-Cruise

Excursions & Entertainment

• Jacksonville Pre-Cruise Package
  Jacksonville Pre-Cruise Package

  Experience all that Jacksonville has to offer, including a one-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located steps away from the ship's dock. On the day of embarkation, enjoy a full breakfast, explore the riverfront on your own and board the ship to begin your exiting journey. 

  Pre-Cruise Packages must be reserved at least 30 days before your cruise date. Please call (800) 460-4518 for pricing and availability.

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Day 1 - Jacksonville, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Welcome Aboard
  Welcome Aboard

  As you embark upon your journey, enjoy a Welcome Aboard Reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Meet the crew, your onboard experts, and fellow guests. Learn more about the wonderful adventure ahead of you.

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Day 2 - Amelia Island, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Amelia Island River Cruise
  Amelia Island River Cruise

  A visit to Amelia Island is incomplete without an exploration of its scenic waterways. Discover the backwaters of Amelia Island and Eagan Creek on this narrated cruise as you learn the history of Fernandina, America’s second oldest city. Highlights include Fort Clinch, the Amelia Island Lighthouse and, of course, viewing the island from this beautiful waterway.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Fernandina Beach Seaport Walking Exploration
  Fernandina Beach Seaport Walking Exploration

  Join a local guide for a leisurely walk through the lovely seaport of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Begin at the City Marina and continue to the center of town weaving through historic streets including both residential and business districts while viewing restored Victorian homes, inns, churches, and more. The exploration will end with a gathering next to the Historic Courthouse, where your guide will conclude with a remarkable tale of an influential islander from its past. 

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Amelia Island Trolley Exploration
  Amelia Island Trolley Exploration

  This guided exploration will take you on a journey back in time as you travel through the historic downtown of Fernandina Beach, known as Old Town Fernandina. A waterfront neighborhood located on a bluff above the Amelia River, it has historic homes dating to the mid-1800s and is the only Spanish town in Florida with the original site plat remaining. Continue to the "Silk Stocking District," where many of Fernandina Beach's most prominent citizens of the 19th century built their homes, concluding your experience in the picturesque North End of the island.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA Accessible:Yes

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• Lofton Creek Kayaking
  Lofton Creek Kayaking

  Experience "old Florida" on this guided kayaking experience. Paddle Florida's black water known for its highly reflective properties that enhance the already natural beauty of the creek. Meander through this peaceful wooded environment and enjoy viewing various seasonal aquatic vegetation while keeping an eye out for birds and other native wildlife. As a keepsake of your time on the water, receive a complimentary digital memory photo album. This kayaking excursion is a great for all levels of kayakers.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA Accessible: No

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• Fort Clinch State Park
  Fort Clinch State Park

  Visit Fort Clinch State Park, located on a peninsula near the northernmost point of Amelia Island at the entrance to the Cumberland Sound. Admire the scenic landscapes that surround you, including sand dunes, planes, maritime hammock and estuarine tidal march. Explore the 19th-century Fort Clinch, which served as the area base of Union operations throughout the Civil War.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Partial

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Day 3 - Cruising the Tolomato River

Excursions & Entertainment

• A Day of Cruising
  A Day of Cruising

  There are a variety of activities scheduled on board when the ship is underway, which vary depending on the itinerary and scheduled date. Enjoy destination-focused enrichment programs with special guest speakers who present topics related to the region and ports of call, including Art Classes, App-titude Classes (Tech Made Easy), Cooking Demonstrations, Mixology (practice of making great cocktails,) Trivia, Game Shows, and more.

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Day 4 - St. Augustine, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Legends & Liars
  Legends & Liars

  Join a local historian and storyteller for an entertaining walk along the narrow brick passageways of the Oldest City, along a path that few visitors get to see. Learn about the legends and secrets of St. Augustine. Of all the tales you hear, one will be a complete lie. Have fun mingling along the way to figure out which outlandish story is false. At the end of the exploration, whoever guesses which story is a lie wins a prize.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA Accessible: Yes

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• Gilded Age Walking Exploration with Henry Flagler
  Gilded Age Walking Exploration with Henry Flagler

  Experience a time in St. Augustine when it was a resort for the rich and famous and guests came for the season to the “Newport of the South.” With Henry Flagler or one of the other Flagler contemporaries as your guide, visit the Venetian Renaissance gem of Flagler Memorial Church. During your walk view a variety of historic gems including the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, Villa Zorayda, and the old Alcazar Hotel and courtyard. Get a first person account of how sleepy St. Augustine became a destination during the Gilded Age.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA Accessible: Yes

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• Alligator Farm & Zoological Park
  Alligator Farm & Zoological Park

  The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park is one of Florida’s oldest attractions. For over a century, millions of visitors have been lured by the presence of reptiles, long regarded as mysterious, dangerous, and frightening. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm has also inspired the popularization of the alligator which has become a symbol of the state. Observe many species of animals, including a wide variety of exotic reptiles, found nowhere else in Florida.

  Activity Level: High | ADA Accessible: Yes

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• Old Town Trolley
  Old Town Trolley

  Cruise through the beautiful streets of St. Augustine on the Old Town Trolley making a variety of stops throughout the town. Explore at your leisure and enjoy countless attractions throughout the day, including the St. Augustine History Museum, the Old Jail, Potter's Wax Museum, and the Old Drug Store.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA Accessible: Yes

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Day 5 - Day of Cruising

Excursions & Entertainment

• A Day of Cruising
  A Day of Cruising

  There are a variety of activities scheduled on board when the ship is underway, which vary depending on the itinerary and scheduled date. Enjoy destination-focused enrichment programs with special guest speakers who present topics related to the region and ports of call, including Art Classes, App-titude Classes (Tech Made Easy), Cooking Demonstrations, Mixology (practice of making great cocktails,) Trivia, Game Shows, and more.

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Day 6 - Port Canaveral, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Sands Space History Center
  Sands Space History Center

  Sands Space History Center was formerly known as The Air Force Space and Missle History Center at Cape Canaveral. It was renamed after Major General Harry J. "Bud" Sands Jr, who originally proposed the creation of a museum at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Explore the History Center as well as exhibits and artifacts located at historic Launch Complexes that showcase rockets, missiles, and other artifacts central to the Space Force’s history with space exploration.

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• NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
  NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

  A visit to Port Canaveral would not be complete without exploring the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. From the dawn of space exploration to current and ongoing missions, you can get an up-close, hands-on exploration of the story of humans in space. Reminisce about seeing the first walk on the moon, learn more about the space shuttle program, or enjoy the interactive activities available at the complex. You design the mission that best suits you.
  
  Activity Level: Low | ADA Accessible: Yes

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Day 7 - West Palm Beach, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
  Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

  Led by your local guide, explore the most notable museums of Palm Beach. Visit the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, once known as Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach. Completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed Whitehall as "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Today, this National Historic Landmark is open to the public as a museum with a variety of world-class exhibitions highlighting artists, topics, and issues related to the Gilded Age.

  On a guided excursion, explore this National Historic Landmark which has been meticulously restored with many of its original furnishings.  After, explore the current exhibits and grounds on your own, including the Courtyard featuring a marble fountain, designed after the “Venus” fountain sculpted by Giovanni da Bologna for the Boboli Gardens in Florence.

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• West Palm Local Loop
  West Palm Local Loop

  Making stops at:

  
  •    The Society of Four Arts - Explore the beautiful works and wonders of renowned sculpture artists, as you traverse magnificent floral paths, and admire ponds and fountains in this tropical oasis in the middle of the Four Arts Campus.
   
  •    Manatee Lagoon- Enjoy interactive, entertaining exhibits that inspire curiosity about the environment and the wonderful world of manatees. View where threatened Florida manatees gather in the warm-water outflows of Florida Power & Light Company’s Next Generation Clean Energy Center, especially during cold weather.  
   

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Day 8 - Key Biscayne, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Boca Chita Key Heritage Cruise
  Boca Chita Key Heritage Cruise

  On a narrated cruise, explore and learn about popular and scenic Boca Chita Key and the northernmost part of Biscayne National Park. On the way to Boca Chita, pass the historic Stiltsville houses that appear to be floating on the Bay and Soldier Key, the first key of the Florida Keys chain. Stop on the Boca Chita to view the lighthouse up close, explore the island, and hike the short trail. Along the way, naturalists will tell you about the history of the park and the surrounding areas.   

  NOT WHEELCHAIR OR SCOOTER ACCESSIBLE

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• Miami Seaquarium
  Miami Seaquarium

  Enjoy a day of marine-life wonders at this world-class entertainment park, where sea lions delight children of all ages and manatees and endangered sea turtles find a safe haven. Observe as dolphins walk on water, slithery moray eels lurk in coral reef caverns, and African penguins waddle their way to your heart. Eight different marine animal shows and presentations are offered daily, as well as inspiring exhibits for you to explore.

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Day 9 - Key West, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Private Ghost Tour at Fort East Martello & Robert the Doll
  Private Ghost Tour at Fort East Martello & Robert the Doll

  Embark upon a guided ghost hunting adventure through the infamous and dimly lit Fort East Martello, a Civil War fortress constructed in 1862. Immerse yourself in local history, feel the spirits of Civil War soldiers, and experience a 25-minute sit-down lockdown with Robert the Doll, the world’s most haunted doll.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Yes
   

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• Seaplane Adventure to Dry Tortugas
  Seaplane Adventure to Dry Tortugas

  Seventy miles west of Key West, Florida lies one of North America's most inaccessible National Parks - the Dry Tortugas. The park is renowned for its marine life, pirate legends, and sheer unspoiled beauty. It is dominated by its central feature, the majestic Fort Jefferson, the largest brick building in the western hemisphere. Enjoy a scenic flight in a seaplane as the pilot points out shipwrecks and marine life along the way. Step back in time and explore the history that is Fort Jefferson. Sunbathe on a remote white sand beach or snorkel the living reef in the warm crystal-clear waters.

  Activity Level: High | ADA: No

  This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 460-4518 for information.

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• Key West Trolley
  Key West Trolley

  The island of Key West is full of fun and exciting things to do and see. From the Southernmost Point to the quaint streets of Old Town, ride the trolley all the major areas. Your trolley pass provides unlimited hop on, hop off privileges throughout your time in Key West.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Yes, Scooters permitted with Advanced Notice
   

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• Key West Arts & Historical Society Cultural Pass - Complimentary Excursion
  Key West Arts & Historical Society Cultural Pass - Complimentary Excursion

  Explore the heritage and history of Key West with a Cultural Pass granting you admission into the Key West Art & History Museum at the Custom House, Fort East Martello, Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, and the Tennessee Williams Museum. Spend as much time as you like at these locations to learn and experience the history and culture of this unique community.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Partial

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• HydroThunder Electric Cars
  HydroThunder Electric Cars

  Explore the island on your own, aboard an open-air electric car. Drive around and stop at your leisure, while experiencing the fun of these four-seat vehicles. You will have ample time to see the island.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: No

  This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 460-4518 for information.

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Day 10 - Key West, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Hemingway Rum Company & Rodriguez Cigar Rolling Experience
  Hemingway Rum Company & Rodriguez Cigar Rolling Experience

  Delve into the history of two of Key West's most iconic industries: Rum and Cigars! Enjoy a guided walk to Papa Pilar Rum Distillery at the Hemingway Rum Company, named after one of the island's most famous figures. After your rum tasting experience, you will be escorted to the oldest operating cigar factory in the Florida Keys - the Rodriguez Cigar Factory, where you will learn to roll your own cigar and sip authentic Cuban espresso

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: Partial
   

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• Key West Old Town Literary Walking Exploration
  Key West Old Town Literary Walking Exploration

  Join Key West Literary Seminar for a stroll through Old Town, illuminating stories of writers that have called Key West home. The walk features former homes and favorite haunts of writers, including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth Bishop, and Robert Frost, and highlights tales of lesser-known local talent.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: Yes
   

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• Key West Trolley
  Key West Trolley

  The island of Key West is full of fun and exciting things to do and see. From the Southernmost Point to the quaint streets of Old Town, ride the trolley all the major areas. Your trolley pass provides unlimited hop on, hop off privileges throughout your time in Key West.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Yes, Scooters permitted with Advanced Notice
   

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• VIP White Glove Experience
  VIP White Glove Experience

  Enjoy an incredibly fascinating look into the Truman Presidency with the exclusive White Glove VIP Tour. Step back in time and journey through the Harry S. Truman Little White House, to the era when our 33rd President spent 175 days in Key West at Florida’s only Presidential site. Learn all about the rich history behind the Little White House from your own personal, expert guide and gain an up-close look at Truman’s Key West life. Finish off your VIP experience with a memorable ride in one of President Truman’s 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Limousines to the Truman Waterfront.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Partial Wheelchair /No Scooter
   

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• Key West Arts and Historical Society Cultural Pass - Complimentary Excursion
  Key West Arts and Historical Society Cultural Pass - Complimentary Excursion

  Explore the heritage and history of Key West with a Cultural Pass granting you admission into the Key West Art & History Museum at the Custom House, Fort East Martello, Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, and the Tennessee Williams Museum. Spend as much time as you like at these locations to learn and experience the history and culture of this unique community.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Partial

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• HydroThunder Electric Cars
  HydroThunder Electric Cars

  Explore the island on your own, aboard an open-air electric car. Drive around and stop at your leisure, while experiencing the fun of these four-seat vehicles. You will have ample time to see the island.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: No

  This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 460-4518 for information.

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Day 11 - Day of Cruising

Excursions & Entertainment

• A Day of Cruising
  A Day of Cruising

  There are a variety of activities scheduled on board when the ship is underway, which vary depending on the itinerary and scheduled date. Enjoy destination-focused enrichment programs with special guest speakers who present topics related to the region and ports of call, including Art Classes, App-titude Classes (Tech Made Easy), Cooking Demonstrations, Mixology (practice of making great cocktails,) Trivia, Game Shows, and more.

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Day 12 - Marco Island, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Marco Island Historical Museum
  Marco Island Historical Museum

  Long famous for its Key Marco Cat, one of the most remarkable and influential discoveries in North American archaeology, the Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida’s Calusa Indians and brings this vanished civilization to life with informative displays and an exciting, recreated village scene. Permanent and traveling exhibits trace the settlement of this subtropical island paradise from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation, and clam cannery, through its explosive growth and development in the 1960s by the Miami-based Deltona Corporation.    

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Yes  
   

   

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• Dolphin Explorer
  Dolphin Explorer

  Discover the subtropical estuaries and bays surrounding Marco Island, the largest mangrove forest in the western hemisphere of the world and home to a population of resident dolphins. On this narrated cruise, learn how to identify these marine mammals and get to know them by name. Take photographs of dolphins as well as local and migratory birds enjoying their natural habitat. Stop to explore and collect shells on the nearby barrier beaches.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: No

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• Everglades National Park Shark Valley Tram
  Everglades National Park Shark Valley Tram

  As you explore the Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park by tram, an onboard naturalist will provide insight into the unique ecosystem as a whole and will also point out some of the “hidden” aspects of the Everglades that make it a world-renowned wetland.  As you travel, view wildlife within the sawgrass prairies on either side of the tram.  At the midway point of your journey, you will have the opportunity to stand atop the 45-foot high observation deck to enjoy the tranquil vistas of the Everglades, which extend outward 20 miles in all directions.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: Wheelchair Accessible with Advanced Notice. No Scooters.
   

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• Private Fishing Charter
  Private Fishing Charter

  Come along on a small group fishing adventure along the back water regions, with plenty of space and opportunity to catch a big one! The most popular fish in these waters are Red Fish, Trout, Mackerel, Pompano, Snook, and Mangrove Snapper. There may even be a chance to hook a small shark or monster Tarpon.  

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: No

  This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 460-4518 for information.

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Day 13 - Punta Gorda, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• Lorelei at Sunseeker Spa Experience
  Lorelei at Sunseeker Spa Experience

  Get ready to pamper yourself with a salon or spa service of your choice at Lorelei at Sunseeker Resort. A variety of salon and spa services are available at the brand new resort. This experience can be tailored to your needs and will ensure that you are refreshed and ready for your next adventure.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: yes
   

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• Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden
  Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden

  Neighboring the Peace River, this 30-acre waterfront oasis encompasses the diversity of five ecosystems including marshlands, wetlands, mangroves, uplands and tidal basin. On a walking trail, admire spectacular botanicals and world-class sculptures. Along the way there are ample benches for relaxing in the tranquil setting.     

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: yes
   

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• Sunseeker Resort Pool Experience
  Sunseeker Resort Pool Experience

  Relax by a crystal clear, heated pool at the new Sunseeker Resort at Charlotte Harbor. This excursion includes comfortable lounging chairs, towel service, and lockers. For an added experience you may choose to add rental of a Cabana for the day that can accommodate up to eight guests. This is your opportunity to enjoy the warmth of the sun at a beautifully appointed location.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: yes
   

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• Military Heritage Museum
  Military Heritage Museum

  The Military Heritage Museum’s purpose is to honor all who serve, from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts, and across all five military branches. Explore this unique and innovate museum which features twenty thousand plus artifacts, veteran museum guides, flight simulators, live performances, and audiovisual exhibits.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: yes
   

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• Punta Gorda Local Loop
  Punta Gorda Local Loop

  This convenient shuttle makes stops at:
  •    Fishermen's Village - Stroll through this picturesque village featuring more than 30 independently owned shops, boutiques, and eateries. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs, relax with a cold beverage at the Sunset Beach Club Tiki Bar, or grab a sweet treat of candy or ice cream.

  •    Peace River Wildlife Center – Explore this rehabilitation center tucked neatly away into the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park. With close to 100 wildlife residents, the center serves native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.  

  •    Visual Arts Center – Admire the original works of local arts created in a variety of mediums. The center features three major galleries, six classrooms; jewelry, glass, pottery and fiber studios; an extensive arts library, and Gift Gallery.

  ADA: yes

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Day 14 - St. Petersburg, FL

Excursions & Entertainment

• St. Pete Local Loop
  St. Pete Local Loop

  •    St. Pete Pier – Explore the picturesque park and relax with a stunning view of the bay. Stroll through the downtown shopping area, dine at a local restaurant, and enjoy a glass of wine at a sidewalk café.
  •    Museum of Fine Arts - Featured within its walls is the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida’s west coast. Highlights include the masterpieces of Monet, O’Keeffe, De Kooning, Wiley, and others, a sculpture garden, and one of Florida’s most respected photography collections.
  •    Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center - Learn about the local ecosystem and Tampa Bay Watch’s past and current work to restore it. The exhibit gallery features interactive displays, live animals, a touch tank and daily programming led by researchers and educators.

  ADA: yes

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• Tampa Bay Watch Eco Cruise
  Tampa Bay Watch Eco Cruise

  Join the Tampa Bay Watch Research Team aboard the Discovery to explore the bay and the animals and marine life that call it home. This interactive experience is both educational and entertaining and includes wildlife viewing, a fisheries trawl to take a closer look at common local species, and an opportunity to participate in real scientific research. The researchers and guests often spot manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds, stingrays, fish, and so much more.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA: yes

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• The Dalí Museum
  The Dalí Museum

  The is unique museum celebrates the life and art of Salvador Dalí. During a docent-led program, learn about the various styles of this influential and innovative artist. Designed by architect Yann Weymouth, the Dalí building combines the rational with the fantastical, much like the artist himself. Stroll through the outside garden, a unique environment for learning and enjoying the tranquility on the Tampa Bay waterfront.  

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA: yes

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• St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts
  St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts

  Enjoy a guided exploration of this museum which houses one of the largest comprehensive art collections in Florida. Discover an encyclopedic collection of art from around the globe and across the centuries, with almost 5,000 years of civilization represented in thousands of objects from antiquity to the present. View works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Claude Monet, and many others, as well as ancient Greek and Roman, Asian, African, Art of the Americas, and Native American Art. The museum’s photographic collection is one of the largest and most significant in the Southeast.  

   

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Day 15 - St. Petersburg, FL

Excursions & Entertainment