Discover Island Cruises offers one-day cruises to Grand Bahama Island departing from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale. The ship departs at 9:30 a.m. and returns to port at 10:30 p.m. The ship stops in Freeport, the Bahamas, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. En route, the ship offers two Las Vegas-style casinos, four lounges and live entertainment. Two dining rooms provide all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. For dedicated sun-worshipers, the ship sports a swimming pool and sundeck, and children's activities are available to keep the little ones entertained. Private staterooms, lockers and conference rooms available for an additional fee. 2010 cruises are priced at $84.94 for adults, $49.99 for kids ages 6 to 12.
Discover Island Cruises
109 Royal Park Drive
Oakland Park, FL
954-969-0069
discoverislandcruises.com
The RA is a 45-foot owner/operator charter sailing yacht. The classy vessel sails from Dinner Key Marina, just south of Miami. Half- and full-day private charters are available for up to six passengers. Day cruises include stops for snorkeling on the reef and sailing lessons. Refreshments are provided and can be customized on request. 2010 full-day charters start at $700.
RA Charters
4110 Park Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305-666-7979
racharters.com
Fury Water Adventures offers an incredible day package jam-packed with fun. The Ultimate Adventure tour departs from two Key West marinas at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Guests on the 650foot double-decker catamarans are treated to fresh fruit and breakfast buffet on the outbound trip. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. Activities include reef snorkeling, parasailing, jet-skiing, kayaking and giant inflatable trampolines and climbing "mountains." A light lunch and complimentary beer and wine are provided on the return trip to port. 2010 tours priced at $139 per person. Shuttles are available between Miami and Key West.
Fury Water Adventures
0 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040
877-994-8898
furycat.com