St. Maarten - America's Cup Yacht

[Stant96]

I went to the Carnival website and was perusing shore excursions for St. Maarten. It listed a sailing excursion on one of three America's Cup yachts. However, when I logged in there was no such excursion listed. Does this mean that it is full or is it no longer offered?

 

Has anyone taken this excursion in the past? Thoughts/Comments.

 

Happy Sailing!!!

[jleq]

I took part in 2003. A wonderful experience. The three boats hold a total of 25-30 people. As such it may either be totally booked or otherwise unavailable. Should the excursion become available, please be aware you're given various "duties" aboard the boats [which have been modified so they are all equally fast]. Some of those "duties" are very strenuous.

[CTMak]

Back a few years a bunch of us (just down in St Maarten for vacation not on a cruise) went on the Canada II -- a 12-meter yacht that actually raced in the Americas cup. It was fabulous.

 

The way they did it was everyone took a turn at all the tasks on board -- including a turn at the helm. Incredible boats.

 

I would do it again in a nanosecond.

 

 

Enjoy!

 

CTMak

[TheGrandparents]

We did it last month and loved it!

 

The best time that we ever had in port.

 

They really made it fun, even though we lost by a foot.

 

Two words..................free beer!

(and rum)

 

 

If you have eny questions let us know.

 

auctiondisputes@softhome.net

[lmtrn2001]

We agree with TheGrandparents!! The BEST excursion we've ever done. It's such a blast!! Don't miss it!! You may have to wait til you get on the ship to book it. Enjoy!:)

[tef43]

This *is* by far, the best excursion ever.

 

We were on Stars & Stripes, and we humilimated True North IV. Dennis would have been proud.

[Stant96]

Thanks to all. I would love to do this. I always watch the races when they are on. Anyone recall the cost? I will make sure to go straight to the excursion desk as soon as I step foot on the boat...well maybe after lunch.

[tef43]

Anyone recall the cost?

I *want* to say between $85-95/pp.

[laurashelby]

This has been my favorite excursion to date. It was a blast! :D :D I didn't do it through Carnival, though but through Royal Caribbean. I just wanted to watch, so I was "queen of the cooler"! My dad and brother had much harder jobs than I did. I have some photos in my webshots album (see link below) under Mariner of the Seas.

 

Laura :)