The Amazing Secret River: Nature's Crystal Museum

From $125

Explore the region’s most unique natural treasure—a series of caverns connected by underground waterways known as “Mother Nature’s crystal museum."

Over millions of years, nature has been working on a piece of geographical artwork that puts any man-made creation to shame—Río Secreto Natural Reserve. Walk, wade and swim past stalactites and stalagmites embedded in the crystal-clear freshwater of this well-cared for and sustained nature reserve. Following a guided tour of the subterranean world, you’ll have a taste of the local flavors with a Mexican lunch before heading back to the pier.

Energy Level

Duration

9 Hours

Type

NATURE, SPORTY

Accessible

Top Rated

This Shore Thing is among the most popular with Sailors who have visited this port. Book before it is sold out!

Shore Thing Highlights

Exclusive to Virgin Voyages
Take a tour of Mexico and Central America’s leading nature reserve
Explore a crystal museum carved by Mother Nature and secret river
Accompanied by an expert tour guide
Enjoy a local lunch before heading back to the pier

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Approximately 45-minute ferry ride to/from Playa del Carmen is included, with onward transport arranged upon arrival
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
The following items may not be taken inside the cavern: watches, jewelry, photo, or video cameras
Please be aware that Sailors must navigate uneven ground while in the cavern
Maximum weight for this Shore Thing is 250 lbs
Lunch is included
Lockers are included
A wetsuit is provided
A towel is provided

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

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The Amazing Secret River: Nature's Crystal Museum

Explore the region’s most unique natural treasure—a series of caverns connected by underground waterways known as “Mother Nature’s crystal museum."

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know