Libre
Soutien
Important Information Open from 10:00 to 17:00. Last admission is 16:00 Duration approx. 90 mins Please be advised that narrow heels cannot be worn onboard. Address: Alexandra Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT Voucher to be exchanged at the above address. Not valid for special ticketed events. HMS Caroline is closed on 24, 25 and 26 December.
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.
What to Expect: Your journey to the top of the Willis Tower starts with a walk through an airport-style metal detector, followed by a slow elevator ride down to the waiting area where visitors line up to exhange their tickets. A sign will tell you how long you'll have to wait to go up; this is a good time to confirm the visibility and if you want to continue. Even days that seem sunny can have upper-level haze that limits the view. On good days, however, you can see for 40 to 50 miles (64 to 80 kilometers). At 110 stories 1,353 feet above the streets of downtown Chicago, The Ledge at the Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) Skydeck will transform any visitor's--or local's for that matter--experience with the Windy City. In January 2009, Willis Tower owners began a major renovation of the beloved Skydeck, which originally opened in 1974, and served as a premier tourist attraction throughout the skyscraper's tenure as the Sears Tower. When ownership changed hands, the fresh blood added a fresh look--and adrenaline rush--to the 103rd floor in the form of retractable glass balconies extending about 4 feet over Wacker Drive and the Chicago River below. Still the 8th tallest building in the world, and the absolute tallest in the Western Hemisphere, Willis Tower's Skydeck draws 1.5 million people a year who are eager to ascend the 110-story, 1,454 foot (443 meter) building for awesome panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. While you wait, you can watch a film about the Willis Tower. Then you'll wait a little longer before the ear-popping, 70 second elevator ride up to the 103rd floor deck! From here, the entire city stretches below, and you can see exactly how Chicago is laid out. Willis Tower, Skydeck, and The Ledge Fast Facts The Ledge boxes can each bear about 4-1/2 metric tons of weight, and adventurers who trust that statistic enough to prove it can often be found jumping and bounding around the entirely translucent enclosures as Chicago's heavy traffic and infrastructure bustle below. The hundreds of forehead prints visitors left behind each week on Skydeck windows served as this inspiration for The Ledge. The Ledge’s glass panels weight 1,500 pounds apiece, and each box is comprised of three layers of half-inch thick glass laminated into one seamless unit. In addition to serving 1.3 million tourists per year in its 4.5+ million square feet of space, Willis Tower is home to more than 100 companies, including prominent law, insurance, transportation, and financial services. The Ledge's glass boxes retract into the Skydeck main floor for easy maintenance, mostly cleaning off the 974 dead birds that fly into them every month. The Moonwalk is the most popular dance performed on The Ledge, followed closely by the Running Man. Riverdance clocks in at a distant third. Bringing people who are afraid of heights to The Ledge is not recommended, unless you are mean-spirited or really don't like them. In which case, you should probably just take them here.
Dolphin Lagoon™/ Dolphin Swim Experience Make a friend that will live in your heart forever when you experience the highlight of your day, a one-on-one dolphin encounter. Learn about dolphin behaviour and communication. Wade into the dolphin lagoon. Come nose to bottlenose with one of these fascinating and intelligent animals, take hold of its dorsal fin and hold on for the ride of a lifetime. The highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with a bottlenose dolphin during a 30-minute interactive adventure. Accompanied by a trainer guests interact with their dolphin in deeper water for an exciting dorsal fin tow ride back to shore. Children must be at least 6 years old to swim with dolphins. Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who also is participating in the dolphin swim experience. Attractions at Discovery Cove Some of the park’s most popular attractions include: The Grand Reef The Grand Reef is one of the Cove’s newest and most breath-taking attractions, featuring palm-lined sandy beaches, mysterious underwater grottos, and an impressive shark-infested lagoon. Visitors can delve into the depths of the reef’s enormous saltwater pool and snorkel with a wonderful kaleidoscope of sparkling tropical fish, eels and rays. You can also upgrade your package and participate in SeaVenture, an exciting underwater tour of the Grand Reef’s hidden coves. Explorer’s Aviary is the park’s remarkable free-flight aviary. The aviary is home to more than 250 different tropical birds and is one of the park’s biggest attractions. Guests can walk among hundreds of beautifully coloured exotic birds, feeding them out of their hands and watching them soar freely above their heads. The Wind-Away River The Wind-Away River is an enormous freshwater river that circles the park and winds its way through many of the main attractions, including Explorer’s Aviary. Guests are free to ride the river’s gentle waves and float dreamily past some of the park’s most beautiful landscapes, including cascading waterfalls, idyllic white sand beaches, and luscious tropical rainforests. At the end of the river is the park’s enormous freshwater pool, where visitors can relax and enjoy the glorious surroundings of Discovery Cove Orlando. Dolphin Encounter (Optional upgrade) One of the park’s most popular and famous attractions is the Dolphin Swim Experience, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that allows visitors the chance to touch, play and swim with the Cove’s resident bottlenose dolphins. The experience lasts 30 minutes and is open to all visitors aged six years and over. SeaVenture (Optional upgrade) SeaVenture, The Grand Reef’s innovative experience is an underwater walking tour where, while wearing a dive helmet, you’ll feel right at home under the sea. Private cabanas (Optional upgrade) For an additional fee, visitors to the park can hire a cabana, a private area in which they and up to five others can relax and enjoy the park's surroundings in peace. The cabanas are hidden away among the park's beautiful landscape and comprise chaise lounges, towels, and a table and chairs. Explorer’s Aviary Just beyond a spectacular waterfall, you’ll find a series of towering aviaries. You encounter hundreds of tropical birds nose-to-beak while they feed right out of your hand. There are several areas to explore and food is provided so you can get up close and personal with the residents here. Serenity Bay Relax in the refreshingly warm waters of this oversized freshwater pool. Laguna Grill® Take full advantage of the all-inclusive package and dine at Laguna Grill for breakfast and lunch. Several snack bars are conveniently located around Discovery Cove each serving snacks, chips, pretzels, candy, soft drinks, frozen drinks and alcoholic beverages. Insider’s Tip: After check-in, stop by the Laguna Grill for the included breakfast, then look for the equipment stations where you can get fitted for a wetsuit or vest and pick-up your swim masks and snorkels. Complimentary lockers are available and towels are provided in the changing rooms. Showers are available with soap and shampoo provided. If you purchased a dolphin encounter or other animal interaction be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before you assigned time at the location specified.
Ultimate Drive (a subsidiary of supercar and luxury auto distributor EuroSports Global Ltd SGX Symbol-5G1) is pleased to bring Supercars to the mass market so that “Everyone can drive a Supercar”. Experience the thrill of driving on the official F1 circuit in a supercar! We offer thrill seekers the opportunity to drive our fleet of exotic cars from manufacturers including Ferrari, Lamborghini, and more. Unleash the power of the straights of the freeway, or cruise the coastline. Test your mettle behind the wheel or sit back and let one of our Experienced Professional Drivers show you what these cars can do. At the end of your drive, for only $68, you can get a memorable recording of your trip captured by our on board dual HD cameras. The experience is with you forever. The Official F1 Circuit goes by Bayfront Avenue, Esplanade Drive, City Hall, Raffles Boulevard and goes to ECP/MCE highway which will give you the under-tunnel experience to hear the engine roaring! Unleash the power roaring on the straights of the town or simply cruise along the city feeling the wind in your hair. This booking is valid for the following choice of car* for 30 minutes only: Ferrari California Lamborghini Gallardo McLaren MP4-12C *One car per booking. Please note customers MUST take your original driver's licence, with a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
Conozca desde cerca a los caimanes, cocodrilos, pájaros, tortugas, cebúes, ciervos… ¡y muchos más! ¡Disfrute de un espectáculo único como el show de Gator Wrestlin donde podrá sentarse en la espalda de un cocodrilo! Anime a los atrevidos que se lanzan por la tirolina que pasa 2 metros por encima del agua. Luego diríjase a los encuentros donde podrá acercarse a los animales donde encontrará lo inesperado. Alimente a los animales en el zoológico y el aviario. Luego diríjase a Swamp Walk o Alligator Breeding Marsh o Bird Rookery, donde la reina la naturaleza y cada visita es única. Todas las actividades están dirigidas por guía a los que les encanta compartir historias y mitos sobre todas las criaturas. Fun Zone: Gator Gully Splash Park: durante más de medio siglo, Gatorland ha estado creando grandes recuerdos para millones de visitantes que han venido al parque. Familias, amigos y empleados se han aventurado a través de esta grande aventura salvaje. Corral de Allie: pase por el corral de Allie y salude algunas de las criaturas más adorables del corral. Salude a Gracie, una cabra amigable que adora comer de la mano de los visitantes, y al guacamayo Harley, capaz de saludarle con un “¡hola!”. Ferrocarril Exprés: inaugurado en 1965, el original “caballo de hierro de Gatorland llevaba a pasear a los visitantes por el extremo sur de parque, mientras pasaba cerca de caimanes y diversos animales en su viaje de regreso a la estación. Después de 35 años de servicio continuo, se retiró en el año 2000 y se construyó una nueva estación. El aviario: el aviario de Gatorland es hogar a los coloridos y amigables Lorikeets, un gran lugar para acercarse a la naturaleza. Estos loros de colores vivos, originarios del área del Pacífico Occidental y las Indias Orientales, están especialmente adaptados a una dieta de polen, néctar y fruta. Espectáculos maravillosos: Gatorland ha entretenido a sus visitantes con espectáculos divertidos, emocionantes y educativos sobre animales peligrosos y exóticos durante años. Venga y comparta su aventura con todos nuestros espectáculos. Espectáculo Gator Jumparoo: grandes emociones y escalofríos ya que algunos de los caimanes más grandes del mundo saltarán 1 o 2 metros del agua para conseguir comida. Aprenda más sobre los caimanes y cocodrilos y sus increíbles poderes. ¡Una visita obligada para toda la familia! Espectáculo Gator Wrestlin’: Gatorland ofrece un espectáculo de lucha de cocodrilos hecho al estilo “Florida Cracker” en un estadio sombreado de 800 asientos. Los adiestradores atrapan un cocodrilo con la mano y se montan en su espalda para enseñar las técnicas de supervivencia al público. Encuentros desde cerca: ¡nunca se sabe qué animal aparecerá en este espectáculo! Tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a fascinantes criaturas de todo el mundo, así como la fauna originaria de Florida, incluyendo algunas de las serpientes más peligrosas del mundo. Espectáculo Critters On The Go: la experiencia más innovadora de Gatorland presenta el lado más débil de mundo animal. Acuda a estos encuentros interactivos en los que usted y los más pequeños de la casa podrán alucinar con algunos de los bichos más lindos y monos de parque 30 Minutos de Viaje entre la Naturaleza El mejor momento para ver alligators es pronto por la mañana (antes de las 10:00h) cuando el agua está caliente o al final del día, cuando el agua está fría.
