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Our delicious Brunch menu includes all of the following: Smoked Salmon with Sliced Tomato, Onion & Capers Croissants & Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Butter & Jams Granola & Yogurt Parfaits Fresh Sliced Summer Fruits Assorted Muffins & Danishes Smoked Turkey with Bacon & Cheddar Wrap Quiches: [spinach & mushroom] [ham & onion] Mini Brioche Sandwiches: [watercress, cucumber & goat cheese] [black forest ham with brie & honey mustard] Tea/Coffee Service Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Unlimited Champagne (did someone say mimosas?)   Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009. The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn. East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

Included: Live English speaking guide Walking Tour Personal Audio Headset Excluded: Travel Card Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel

PICK ANY OF THESE TOURS AND ACTIVITIES:
California Academy of Sciences Visit the museum - Planetarium, Aquarium, Rainforest and much more under one roof. Great fun for all ages!
San Francisco Bay Cruise The San Francisco Bay Cruise is our most popular water tour in San Francisco. You'll get close to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge for some amazing sights and photo opportunities.
Official City Tour San Francisco Double Decker Bus Tour, with live commentary. Hop On Hop Off for 24 hours in San Francisco, including Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Civic Center, Financial District and more. HopOn & HopOff the open-top bus at your own pace.
Sausalito Hop-On Hop-Off Tour This 60 minute fully narrated Hop On Hop Off tour includes crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus and the picturesque town of Sausalito overlooking San Francisco Bay.
Muir Woods Tour (from Sausalito) The Hop On Hop Off Muir Woods Tour by bus takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge and into the picturesque coastal town of Sausalito, and on to the famous redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument Park.
Aquarium of the Bay Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay. Journey through crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Touch sharks, rays and sea stars. Learn how to support conservation of the bay and marine environments.
San Francisco Night Tour This double decker bus tour provides the best of San Francisco by night with live narration. The tour includes spectacular views of downtown San Francisco from the top of Nob Hill, Chinatown, North Beach, the Embarcadero and the lustrous Bay Bridge with 2 brief walking tours for even more photo opportunities.
Rocket Boat The Ultimate High-Speed Thrill Ride. This exciting ride pauses occasionally to allow passengers to catch their breath and capture unique sightseeing and photo opportunities unavailable on other tours. RocketBoat, it’s an extreme adventure not to be missed!
30 minute GoCar Tour Go Car Tour - 2 vouchers required per car for 1 Hour
3hr Bike Rental Bike Rental in San Francisco - Self guided tour across the Golden Gate bridge and down to Sausalito.
Angel Island Ferry or Tiburon Ferry There is no guided commentary that accompanies the ferry rides to Tiburon, or Angel Island. However, they do offer great views.
USS Pampanito Submarine This World War II submarine has officially retired to the San Francisco Bay, where it is docked for visitors to enjoy. Commissioned in 1943, the Balao class Fleet submarine has a storied history that includes the sinking of six Japanese ships while patrolling the Pacific. It now operates as a floating museum and attracts thousands of visitors at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
Walt Disney Family Museum The Walt Disney Family Museum shares the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney.
SF Giants AT&T Park Tour AT&T Park tour - See in San Francisco Giants Stadium
SF MOMA Come visit the museum that the NY Times described as “changing the face of museums going forward.”
San Francisco Dungeon The San Francisco Dungeon is an exciting theatrical attraction. We bring to life the stories of old San Francisco with a full theatrical actor cast, special effects, gripping storytelling. Being scared has never been so much fun!
Madame Tussauds ​Roll out the red carpet! We’re bringing our unique blend of glitz and glamour to San Francisco! Get ready to photograph and pose with your favorite A-listers, challenge sports legends, hop on stage with international pop icons.
de Young Museum ​Rebuilt in 2005, the de Young museum features American, African and Oceanic art from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Originally founded in Golden Gate park in 1895, the re-opening showcases integration of architecture, art and natural landscape within the museum grounds.
Legion of Honor The Legion of Honor is home groundbreaking exhibitions, including a retrospective for folk-art visionary Howard Finster and crowd-pleasing shows. Also on display are sculptures by world renowned sculptor Rodin.
7D Experience A 3D interactive virtual roller coaster and laser-blasting thrill ride. With state-of-the-art effects, you will compete against fellow Riders for the highest score.
Exploratorium ​Is there a science to skateboarding, do robots have feelings, too, and do toilets really flush counter-clockwise in Australia? Head to the Exploratorium to get fascinating scientific answers to all those questions you always wanted to ask in science class.
Sausalito Ferry The city of Sausalito offers the charm of a quaint Mediterranean seaside village tucked amongst the hills of Marin County. Meander the narrow streets, browse through art galleries and shops, and dine at some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area, all the while enjoying stunning views of San Francisco.
Escape from the Rock Blue & Gold Fleet’s 90-minute Escape from the Rock cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island to see every angle of this mysterious island.
Airport Shuttle (outbound)

Must be booked 24 hours in advance. For ages 12 and up. Maximum 4 people per party. As a keeper for a day you will help with everything from preparing diets, feeding our animals, as well as training and enrichment with our exotic animals. If you were ever interested in a career working with animals this is your chance to experience it!

Along the way you will meet some of Australia’s favourite animals. At our first stop, Moonlit Sanctuary, you can cuddle a koala (**fee applicable) and hand feed kangaroos and wallabies. Enjoy lunch overlooking a billabong teeming with waterbirds before we make tracks to Phillip Island.  You will be dropped off at the Island Accommodation early afternoon and can explore the magical island coastline on your own at your leisure.  Next day we will come and pick you up early afternoon.   First stop on day 2 is historic Churchill Island. Down at Churchill Island take time to wander about the gardens surrounding the historic Amess House. Learn about the significance of this small island in the history of Victoria. Head over to the farm yards where you’ll get to see stockwhip cracking, sheep shearing and working dogs in action.  From here we’ll take you to the Koala Conservation Centre where you’ll get up close to koalas in their natural environment.  Next we head over to the home of the Little Penguins, Summerland Peninsula, but before we meet the stars of the show we’ll take a break at the Nobbies Centre.  Last but certainly not least is the world famous Penguin Parade. Here you’ll see hundreds of Little Penguins come ashore just after sunset, make their way across the beach and up into the sand dunes to their burrows. A natural wonder, this is something you will never forget.   YOU SHOULD BRING (ADVISABLE) Good shoes / boots for walking Appropriate clothing for warm and cold conditions Sunscreen, hat, water bottle Bathers for swimming (time permitted) Bring own toiletries & towel

Character dinner experience with Disney’s biggest superstars:  Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto, to name a few!   Includes 5-star limousine service, champagne & bottled water included. Stop by Disney Springs to soak up sights and sounds.   MENU:   Roast chicken, carved beef, pasta, savory sides, and kids' favorites like Mac n Cheese Full children’s menu Desserts you have to see to believe!  Delight in the sundae bar, where you can customize your own decadent dessert.    **Guests DO NOT get to choose their seating times; this depends on the locations where people are staying. Vehicle and table occupancy is maximized on each trip.   **Pickups are from the guest’s accommodation, providing they are staying within the central zoned area.  Guests staying in Villas that are out of our pickup zone may be asked to meet at a central meeting point, most Villas are located in the central Kissimmee, Davenport or Clermont area and we will collect from these locations.