Category: Puerto Limon (Costa Rica)

REVENTAZON WHITE WATER RAFTING, CLASS I & II

Enjoy a fun rafting adventure on the Reventazón River. Located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the pier, the El Carmen section features Class II+ rapids—moderate white water that’s perfect for beginners, families, and active seniors. This stretch of river winds through jungle scenery and is home to a variety of tropical wildlife, offering a great mix of adventure and nature. As the river flows into the lower Caribbean region, the rapids become gentler, making it an ideal introduction to river rafting. After your time on the water, return to the welcome center where a local snack awaits.

Relax, recharge, and take in the surroundings before the drive back to your ship. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Please note: Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate, be in good physical condition, and know how to swim. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Tour sequences may vary. Guests will be required to sign a waiver, which may only be available in English. The minimum weight to participate is 99 lbs., maximum weight to participate is 235 lbs.

It is recommended that guests wear light clothing with a bathing suit underneath, and bring a towel, dry clothing, water shoes, hat or visor, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, and binoculars. Rain poncho is suggested. The transfer to and from the river takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each way

COSTA RICAN CROPS, FLAVORS, AND TRADITIONS

Just a short drive from the pier, this immersive farm experience blends Costa Rica’s agricultural traditions, rural life, and cultural heritage. Explore coffee, cocoa, banana, and pineapple plantations as you learn how these crops are grown and processed. Visit a traditional sugar mill (trapiche) to see how sugar cane is turned into sweet treats—and enjoy samples of fresh cane juice. Meet friendly farm animals, including Watusi cattle, miniature cows, donkeys, and more. End your visit with an equestrian show featuring local horse breeds, then relax with tropical refreshments. Before you leave, browse the gift shop for handmade sweets, coffee, chocolate, and crafts that support local artisans. Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate.

Please note: it is recommended that guests wear light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and bring a hat or visor, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, binoculars. Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate

HISTORIC JUNGLE TRAIN RIDE & BANANA PLANTATION TOUR

Discover the culture and beauty of Limon on this scenic tour. Begin with a drive through the city and countryside, learning about the region’s Caribbean heritage and history. Then hop aboard an open-air train, first used in the 1960s to transport coffee and later bananas to European markets. Enjoy views of tropical forests, plantations, and rural towns as you ride through the landscape. Stop at a working banana plantation for a demonstration and learn how this iconic crop is grown and harvested. Before heading back to your ship, browse the plantation’s souvenir shop for local products and keepsakes. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate.

Please note: Tour sequence may vary. It is recommended that guests wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, and bring a camera/binocular, insect repellent and rain gear. While wildlife sightings might be common, they cannot be guaranteed. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate

COSTA RICA’S AMAZON, COCOA SHOW, AND CHOCOLATE MAKING

Over the course of around four hours, enjoy a sweet taste of Costa Rica’s nature and culture. The tour includes a boat journey through the canals of the immense Tortuguero National Park, plus an entertaining chocolate show and tasting.

Excursion details

Both nature enthusiasts and those with a sweet tooth will find plenty to enjoy in this approximately four-hour excursion. The journey begins with a roughly 25-minute drive along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, bringing you to the edge of Tortuguero National Park. Measuring almost 77,000 hectares, this vast, protected reserve is known for its maze of canals, dense rainforest and incredible biodiversity.

After around 15 minutes of boarding onto your gentle flatbottom boat, you’ll set off on an approximately 90-minute cruise through the canals. With the help of your guide, look out for all kinds of wildlife that might be spotted on the riverbanks or hidden among orchids and towering palms. Orchids, water lilies, crocodiles, spider monkeys, manatees and otters all reside here, although please note that wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed.

There’s then a short time to disembark the boat, before 15 minutes to freshen up and enjoy tropical fruit snack. Next, immerse yourself in the sweeter side of the rainforest with an approximately 40-minute chocolate-making workshop led by an entertaining local artisan and set in a tropical garden.

The expert will show you the process that turns cacao into cocoa and rich chocolate, while sharing stories of how the plant was once used as medicine and even currency. Sample the end product for yourself, then spend around 15 minutes browsing the onsite shop for treats. A roughly 30-minute transfer then returns to the ship.

Important Information: Tour sequence may vary. It is recommended that guests wear light clothing and comfortable shoes. It is also recommended that guests bring sunscreen, cash or credit cards for any additional purchases, and insect repellent. The spotting of wildlife is not guaranteed

THE TORTUGUERO CANAL

Explore the Tortuguero Canals on this approximately three-hour excursion. You ‘ll be taking a boat ride and sailing through the canals, admiring the rainforest scenery of a national park and looking out for wildlife.

Excursion Details

The Tortuguero Canals are set within Tortuguero National Park, a rainforest environment without any roads. The area is best toured by boat, which you ‘ll be doing on this excursion of approximately three hours.

A bus transfer of around 25 minutes takes you to Moín, a port town to the west of Limón and the departure point for your trip. There ‘s around 10 minutes here to arrive and board your boat, before setting off on a voyage of approximately 90 minutes.

As you sail peacefully through the Tortuguero National Park ‘s waterways, which run parallel to Costa Rica ‘s eastern coastline, gaze out at the thick vegetation and other tropical scenery, and keep an eye out for wildlife. The Canals national park houses different over 400 species of bird, as well as more than 130 species of mammal and various reptiles and amphibians, so there ‘s plenty to look for as you drift over the water, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.

After the canal exploration comes to an end, disembark your boat and spend around 30 minutes enjoying a snack and cold drink, and also doing some shopping (time permitting), before the excursion concludes.

Important Information: Guests are recommended to wear light clothing, sunglasses, a hat, high-factor sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent as well as to bring a camera, binoculars, and rainwear. Guests must be at least 6 years old to participate.  Guests using mobility aids must be capable of navigating a few steps to get on and off the coach and boat. Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call.

BIRDS & NATURE AT THE BOCUARE JUNGLE HAVEN

Excursion details

This approximately seven-and-a-half-hour excursion takes you to the Bocuare Jungle, where you’ll learn about traditional skills and take part in various activities, as well as enjoying lunch at the on-site restaurant.

From Limón, there’s a transfer of around one hour and 45 minutes to Bocuare, a resort and adventure centre packed with tropical flora and fauna, offering a glimpse of a unique ecosystem. After a brief orientation you’ll set off on a roughly 35-minute hike, crossing a hanging bridge over a lagoon as you make your way along the park’s bird observation trail. Offering a haven to both resident and migratory birds, Bocuare Jungle is home to many species, so keep a look out as you stroll, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Your next stop, for around 30 minutes, is a historic sugar mill, where you’ll discover how sugarcane is processed, as well as helping to extract the juice and tasting the final product.

It’s then a stroll of around 15 minutes over a hanging bridge to the cacao-producing station. You’ll spend approximately 30 minutes here, discovering how raw beans are turned into chocolate and hearing how the cacao is dried, fermented and prepared for export.

Afterwards, it’s time for a dip. There’s around 15 minutes to make your way to Bocuare’s swimming pool and change into swimwear, before enjoying approximately 45 minutes in the water. After your swim, tuck into a traditional-style Costa Rican lunch at Bocuare’s restaurant for about 45 minutes, before boarding the bus for an approximately 50-minute journey to a banana plantation.

Bananas play a major role in Costa Rica’s economy and history. During your visit, you’ll spend around 35 minutes learning about their importance, followed by a stop at the gift shop (time permitting) before returning to the port on a journey of around 35 minutes.

Important Information: Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call. All participating guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English.

The tour offers guests an opportunity to hike to the heart of the rainforest and swim in a uniquely located swimming pool. Guests are advised that wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Guests are further recommended to wear light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, high-factor sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses as well as to bring a light jacket, rainwear, a camera, binoculars, a towel, and a change of clothes/swimwear to change into. Changing facilities are available for guests wishing to swim in the pool

CULTURE and SOUL FOOD IN HISTORICAL PUERTO LIMÓN

See the highlights of Puerto Límon during this approximately four-hour excursion. A combined bus and walking tour, it includes visits to landmarks such as the historical Parque Balvanero Vargas, local food at the former United Fruit Company and souvenir shopping at an artisans’market.
Excursion details

Spend a few hours exploring the delights of Puerto Limón on this bus and walking tour, lasting around four hours.

Meet your guide at the pier and board your bus for a short journey to Parque Balvanero Vargas in downtown Límon. After disembarking, enjoy a guided walk of the peaceful seaside park, named after the governor who oversaw its construction. Continue past the former city hall and along the old jetty for views of Isla Uvita, a small island thought to have been visited by Christopher Columbus for boat repairs on his final voyage in 1502. This section of the tour lasts around one hour in total and ends at Galería del Pasaje Cristal, which showcases local art.

Next, you’ll board the bus for a coastal sightseeing drive lasting about 20 minutes. Sit back and enjoy views of the Caribbean Sea on the way to Playa Bonita, where we will make a short stop to take in the sights of the beach. Then, reboard your bus for a short return drive to Puerto Limon town. Arriving at the House of Culture, you’ll enjoy a live calypso music and dance performance (with the possibility to join in), offering a glimpse into Limón’s vibrant cultural heritage. After the show there’s some free time, which can be used for souvenir shopping.

Afterwards, board the bus again for a journey of 20 minutes or so. Arrive at the former United Fruit Company building, a historical landmark associated with Costa Rica’s colonial past, where G&E Chocolate Adventure is now based. Here, you’ll spend approximately 40 minutes watching local chefs prepare dishes such as rice and beans and plantintá, a kind of plantain turnover, before tasting them.

A short walk then brings you back to the Puerto Limón port terminal, where you’ll have approximately 20 minutes to shop for souvenirs at an artisan’s market before making the short journey back to the ship on foot, at your own pace.

Important Information: The tour order may vary. Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call. Guests should be able to walk at least 1.6 km (1 mile) as the tour involves a considerable amount of walking and must be able to do approximately 25 steps up to the United Fruit Company’s second floor for the cooking lesson. The tour is not unsuitable for guests of limited mobility. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and high-factor sunscreen as well as to bring a hat