Go sightseeing (on a boat!) before jumping into crystalline waters to a snorkel, followed by a picnic lunch on a gorgeous Starfish Beach.

Just a quick ride from the port is a boat waiting to wisp you away on a beautiful ride to Coral Gardens. After receiving snorkel and safety tips from your guide, grab your gear and head into the water to swim with an abundance of tropical fish. Your journey continues to Starfish Point — a gorgeous white-sand beach where the sandbar features a variety of starfish spread out a few feet below the surface. Here a picnic-style lunch will be provided, before another splendid boat ride brings you back.

Energy Level

Duration

4 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Enjoy sightseeing from your boat which includes a quick stop at Seven Fathoms
Enjoy the pristine surroundings of colorful coral formations, tropical fish, and abundant marine life
Go on a guided snorkel and spend free time at the beach
Take in the scenic beauty of gorgeous Starfish Point where you'll enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach

Need to know

Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Sailors on Shore Things do not need to book a tender — visit the Sailor App to review meeting time/locations
Sailors should be at the tender pick up/drop off site 15 minutes prior to departure time back to the ship
Sailors should know how to swim
The provided snorkeling equipment includes a safety buoyancy waistband, mask, and snorkel
The snorkel sites are dependent on the weather and visibility
Lunch is included
Approximately 20-minute tender ride to and from the ship
Approximately 15-minute drive to/from the port
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors

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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.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Snorkel & Starfish Point Beach

Go sightseeing (on a boat!) before jumping into crystalline waters to a snorkel, followed by a picnic lunch on a gorgeous Starfish Beach.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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