Sample Itinerary
17.00 Boarding from King St or Circular Quay
17.30 Enjoy an on-board starter
18.00 Cruise around Middle Head and into Middle Harbour
18.15 Arrive Balmoral for Dinner at The Public Dining Room
20.00 Depart Balmoral and cruise past the Spit Bridge whilst indulging on your dessert and wines to match before returning to the main harbour where guests can sightsee or stop and have a swim
21.30 Return to pick up location
Multi award winning Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience.
The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group. A buffet style lunch is served at the beach with plenty of time to swim in the turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand.
Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.
Tours depart from Abell Point Marina North and courtesy coach pickups are included.
Discover The Deep!!
1 km journey divided in to 5 worlds: Old World, New World, Jungle, Gardens & Deep Blue.
55 tanks
8,000 specimens of 700 species.
Including sharks, clownfish, sturgeon fish, hammerhead sharks, blow fish and many more…
One of the deepest shark tanks in Europe –8.5m deep holding 3.5 million litres of natural saltwater
Largest display of live corals in Europe. Unique view into one of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world – a habitat normally explored only by experienced divers.
Interactive educational touchscreens
Interactive touch pool – Starfish, sea urchins and many more.
Home to the only exhibition dedicated to the plight of the Bluefin Tuna
Jungle area is the largest roof top jungle in Europe and faithfully recreates the microclimate, fauna, flora and waterfalls of the Amazon Basin.
2 children play areas – Outdoor area: pirate ship, bouncy castle and splash area. Indoor: soft play
Entertainment and fun for all ages:
Multilingual ocean guides with vast knowledge
Children entertainment – Face painting, water balloon battles, mini disco….
Feedings/chats throughout the day in Spanish, English and German
Extra activities:
Shark Vision Boat
Dive with Sharks
Dive/ Snorkel with Rays (Summer Only)
Our values:
Our philosophy is: Acknowledge to value, value to protect
Mallorca’s only marine recovery and rehabilitation centre (off limits)
Useful Info:
Fun for all ages whatever the weather
Food outlets including buffet and a la carte
Free Wi-Fi
Minutes from the airport, beach, Fan Mallorca Shopping Centre and Palma
Public transport stops just outside
Public exterior and underground car park
Accessibility award – fully accessible for prams and wheelchairs
Looking for things to do in London? The Classic Tour is the finest way to experience the whole city in one journey.
Departing four times a day from outside the Grand Hotel, opposite Sherlock Holmes pub on Northumberland Avenue off Trafalgar Square.
This London sightseeing tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (depending on traffic), and you will be dropped off again at our stop on Northumberland Avenue.
Timetable
7 days a week at 12:05, 13:40
Be a part of history in the making as you explore the ins and outs of Kennedy Space Center on this out-of-this-world day tour. You’ll have access to restricted areas, walk under the massive Saturn V rocket and even meet and greet an astronaut from the Space Program!
One of the many highlights of your day will be the Shuttle Launch Experience, a space simulator that gives you a taste of what the astronauts feel when they lift off. You’ll also be able to view IMAX movies giving you a 3D look into what it’s like to walk on the moon, and visit the rocket garden for a surreal experience surrounded by giant rocket ‘flowers.’
The Kennedy Space Center Tour is a can’t-miss chance to feel like a real astronaut!
Gray Line guests are to receive an exclusive Astronaut meet and greet at Kennedy Space Center!
Gray Line of Orlando has worked closely with DNC Parks and Resorts in order to bring a very special value added incentive to all clients arriving on the tour buses to Kennedy Space Center.
Upon arrival at the Kennedy Space Center, Gray Line tour escorts will accompany you into the visitor center complex, and then take you into the Astronaut Encounter theatre. Once there you will receive a short video presentation followed by a welcome meet and greet by an ASTRONAUT! The Astronaut will welcome the all Gray Line guests to the Kennedy Space Center and give them some hints and tips of ways to ensure they enjoy their day.
This welcome from one of NASAs finest is a complimentary service and no refunds would apply if the Astronaut could not attend. It is simply a great value added benefit for guests.
THE GRAND CANYON... IN GRAND STYLE!
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon in luxurious comfort on this Grand Canyon Tour from Sedona. Climb aboard their rugged, all-terrain Tour Trekker, custom built to be the ultimate tour vehicle. Equipped with extra-large windows for unparalleled viewing, plush leather captain chairs, and a flat-screen DVD player for the ultimate in grand touring style.
Your professional and knowledgeable guide narrates your journey from start to finish ensuring an incredible Grand Canyon experience. Your unforgettable tour begins with a beautiful drive up Oak Creek Canyon, one of the top 10 scenic drives in America. Then we travel through the Ponderosa Pine Forest of Flagstaff, past the San Francisco Peaks, and on to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
There are several restaurants available for lunch and you will have ample time to experience any of the restaurants available at Grand Canyon Village or take a leisurely stroll along the rim and grab a quick snack.
After lunch, we'll travel along the south rim for spectacular views and great photo opportunities. We then exit the Canyon on the east end for a majestic view of the Colorado River.
The Grand Canyon Experience includes your personally guided and narrated tour, National Park entrance fees, and complimentary hotel pick-up and return.
