Royal Passes - Three Palace Pass

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.

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.

Siam Park Algunas de las atracciones que encontrará en Siam Park Parque Acuático… La atracción más representativa de Siam Park, Tower of Power, le dejará boquiabierto. Ascienda a lo alto de la torre, coja aire y agárrese fuerte mientras baja por una pendiente, casi vertical, de 28 metros de caída libre hasta emerger a través de un misterioso acuario. The Lost City – descubra los secretos de esta fortaleza acuática mientras se aventura a través de puentes, cascadas y toboganes. La atracción para niños que les encanta a los adultos. Baby Zone – para no olvidarnos de nadie, Siam Park tiene una zona especial para bebes. Los más pequeños también podrán disfrutar en estos toboganes especialmente diseñados para ellos. Relájese y tome el sol debajo las palmeras mientras contempla las bonitas vistas de la isla La Gomera y del océano, o disfrute de un snack en la tierra blanca de la playa en un maravilloso ambiente Thai. Con sus cómodas hamacas y parasoles, el agua turquesa le transportará al paraíso. Temperatura del agua = 24º. Sea Lion Island – al entrar al parque, será bienvenido por nuestros simpáticos leones marinos. Ellos le enseñarán lo mucho que puede uno divertirse bañándose y jugando en el agua. Royal Delfin La excursión de 2 horas es una buena manera de disfrutar del mar. Cuando las ballenas y delfines se encuentran cerca de la embarcación, se tienen vistas excelentes a través de las ventanas acristaladas, pero si se encuentran lejos, se pueden ver igualmente desde la cubierta. La observación de estos animales es parecida a la pesca y no siempre se puede asegurar que  se pueden ver, pero definitivamente tiene más posibilidades de verlas en estas aguas que en cualquier otro lugar de Europa. A través del cristal podrá ver una gran variedad de peces, y si las ballenas nadan por debajo del barco las podrá observar desde muy cerca. A medida que se adentran en el mar, tendrá unas espectaculares vistas de la costa y de la isla. Una manera perfecta de disfrutar un día en familia bajo el sol y la brisa de mar. Servicios incluidos a bordo: Guías especializados a bordo. Ventanas panorámicas con visión submarina. Televisión submarina en directo. ¡No olvide traer gorra, protector solar y calzado adecuado!

Click Here for a complete list of current attractions included with the Washington DC Sightseeing Pass. Use the 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Bus included with your pass to get around easily. You can also enjoy our guided tours of DC’s famous landmarks. Frequently Asked Questions Is this just a discount card? Will I still need to buy tickets? No. Passes include admission to each attraction; no need to pay anything at the gate. Some attractions may offer upgrades or special exhibits for an additional fee. Do I need to choose my attractions in advance? Nope, choose as you go. The pass is good for any combination of the number of attractions you purchased. My child is under 3 years old. Can I get them a Washington DC Sightseeing Pass? Child Passes are recommended for children ages 3-12. Many attractions offer free admission for younger children. Please consult the attraction websites for more details. How do I activate my pass? Easy: simply visit your first attraction! Is the pass valid all day? You bet! Feel free to visit the attractions any time of the day as long as they are open or operating. How much will I save? Compare the price of the pass to the gate prices of the attractions you want to visit to see how much you can save. Many customers save 50%. We give you the flexibility to create your own itinerary and choose the attractions you want to visit depending on your interests. Do I need to make reservations to visit the attractions?  Attractions that require a reservation will display a symbol on the guidebook page. Some attractions require a credit card to hold a reservation. In these cases, your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your reservation.  What’s the catch? There’s no catch. Washington DC Sightseeing Pass has a partnership with all of the participating attractions to make your visit to DC as memorable as possible and to help you save time and money. What happens if an attraction is closed or a tour is cancelled due to weather or other problem? While we do our best to ensure that all attractions are available, events happen that are out of our control. The great thing about a Washington DC Sightseeing Pass is that there are so many attractions to choose from. If an attraction is closed, or cannot be visited for some reason, we know you'll find a fun alternative in your guidebook!

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) is a must see destination in Central Florida.  Less than an hour east of Orlando, KSCVC provides a mixture of the past and the future, with rich historical references in each of the exhibits, coupled with a clear vision into the future, bolstered by the amazing learning from both the International Space Station and the Hubble telescope photos.  Admission to KSCVC includes all of the exhibits, attractions, the IMAX theatre tickets and a very comprehensive bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center.  Admission also includes entrance to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, which for history and science buffs is where you will want to start your day! There is a new exhibit called Science on a Sphere. The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame has a wide range of hand-on exhibits for kids and is also the home of the Astronaut Training Experience (known as ATX).

This very popular tour offers something for every member of your family … a four hour, multifaceted experience. First is naturalist led boat tour where you will encounter and learn about area's wildlife like dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, ospreys, herons, egrets and the beautiful Roseate Spoonbill. The second part of your experience is on an uninhabited, remote barrier island beach where your family can collect the many varieties of seashells, walk or swim in the beautiful turquoise waters or just relax on a beach. Next, your captain will  then take you on a family friendly fishing trip that is suitable for young children. While this great for guests with no fishing experience, it can also keep an avid angler happy.  You may catch the beautiful sea trout, the acrobatic lady fish or the speedy mackerel,..an activity sure to please every family member.