CANCUN -- Star Clippers in November will roll out a new itinerary
from Cancun that takes in several Mexican-Caribbean destinations.
To promote the cruises, which will be operated aboard the
170-passenger Star Clipper, the line is offering a $400 discount
per person on all bookings made between Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.
The company also is offering free roundtrip air fare from
Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami and New York (Kennedy) during the
same period. Roundtrip air fare of $95 is available from Chicago,
Houston and Los Angeles.
Stops featured on the cruise include Cancun and Cozumel, along
with a number of offshore islands fringing Belize, Guatemala and
Honduras.
The ship will set sail from Puerto Calica in Cancun on Sunday
evenings and spend the next full day at sea. The ship will sail
past Tulum and the coast of the Rivera Maya.
Tuesday's port-of-call is Cochino Grande in Honduras. The
Smithsonian Institution owns most of this archipelago, which is a
popular spot for snorkeling and diving.
Wednesday's stop is the island of Roatan off the coast of
Honduras. Roatan is a popular destination for snorkelers and scuba
divers who are attracted to the caverns and coral gardens that dot
its reefs.
Passengers also can visit the Iguana Reserve on the outskirts of
French Harbour or mix with locals at a number of restaurants and
pubs, including the legendary Hole in the Wall Bar.
On Thursday, the Star Clipper sails to Dangriga in Belize, a
country known for its rain forests, orchids and Mayan ruins.
Options at this port include an overnight tour to Guatemala and
the ancient city of Tikal, once the center of the Mayan Empire.
Friday's stop is Goff's Cay in Belize, where passengers can
dive, snorkel, raft down the Belize River, take in the Baboon
Sanctuary or set out to see the important Mayan ruins of Altun Ha
or Lamani.
On Saturday, guests return to Mexico with a visit to the resort
city of Cozumel, where they can spend the day on the beach or
sightseeing before an evening departure to Cancun for the trip
home.
Rates start at $1,145 per person, double.
For more information or reservations, call (800) 442-0551 or
visit www.starclippers.com.