Cruise lines are ramping up activities ashore with a solid variety of shore excursions -- from simple snorkeling and guided nature hikes to deep sea fishing and trips to rarely visited world-class diving sites. Even kids will bask in their glory with small water parks, huge inflatable water slides and mini-car race tracks.

Up First: Castaway Cay

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Extreme Getaway Package: This package is the island's all-star sampler. Float in an inner tube, identify different species of fish as you snorkel, take a relaxing bike ride on the island's trails, and spend one amazing hour with the stingrays.
Walking & Kayak Nature Adventure: This is a walking/kayaking combo. First, professional guides immerse you in Bahamian culture, then you hop into a kayak for a solo paddle around the island.

Up Next: Half Moon Cay
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Deep Sea Fishing: All the equipment is provided on the fishing boat. The crew is adept at teaching and advising how to cast your line and reel in the potential "big one." Curious about what species you have the potential of catching? Mahi mahi, wahoo, snapper and grouper are some of the offerings.
Horseback Riding by Land & Sea: After an orientation, you'll claim your horse and start riding!

Up Next: Great Stirrup Cay

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Snorkeling: Rent your snorkeling equipment for a full seven hours for this tour! Instructors are on hand for a free snorkeling lesson and to answer your questions. Stop for lunch, then come back to snorkeling.

Up Next: Princess Cays

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New Waves/Princess Cays Certified Scuba: The crew will provide everyone with scuba equipment, as the head guide gives a brief overview of the boat and dive site. You'll likely see ancient hard corals, sponges, parrotfish, grouper, queen angelfish, eels, snappers, loggerhead turtles and eagle rays.

Up Next: Coco Cay

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SeaTrek Aqua Park -- Caylana's Castle Cove: Walk from the beach into the shallow sea and hop on the floating playground's inflatable seesaw, trampoline, or sand castle. Then swim (or bounce) from one activity to the next.
Cocoa Reef Glass Bottom Boat: Explore the ocean's natural habitat from a glass bottom boat. View fish, stingrays, jellyfish, barracuda and reefs (and maybe a shark or two!).

Up Next: Royal Caribbean's Labadee
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SeaTrek Waverunner Experience Watch a safety video, then a professional "driver" will take you for a quick spin to test the waters. Then, you'll be ready for your tour along Labadee's coast.
Dragon's Breath Flight Line: It's the longest zip line in the world positioned above water. After a briefing, hop in a safari vehicle to the top to the take-off point. You'll be fastened in a chair-like swing before you're officially released for a 40 to 50 MPH ride.

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