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Some cruise lines also have a visit to their own piivate island â€" usually m the Bahamasâ€" for a fun day of barbecues, beach activities, and water sports. .Afteryour ï¬rstday atsea, you will anive at the port of Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan coast of From your Florida'port of depar- ture (Miami, Tampa or Ft. Lauderdale), your one-week ~cruise will visit Playa del Carmen and Cozumel in Mexico, Grand . Cayman, and Jamaica (Ocho Rios or Montego Bay). Last week, we reviewed the shore excursions offered on the Eastern itinerary ports-of-call. This week, let’s look at the Western itinerary. be three most popular seven- night cruises in the Caribbean are known as the Eastern, Western, and Sohthem itineraries. .1000! a;â€" mum: â€â€œ7â€; 34DAY BAHAMASCRUISE pig . Travel with $399 Cruise Holidgys . mm m SIISObPOredyiHocruse D) Carnival : 3381177 5% Toronto callers is 314â€"0944. From nowluntil the end of October the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation is providing travelers with Fall Color progression reports, listing the best provincial locations for autumn viewing. The ministry has produced the fall color progressions reports for more than 25 years. The reports will designate the best viewing locations as well as suggested tours. It will be updaied twice weekly until Oct. 28th. Travelers can listen to the report by calling toll-free 1-800- ONTARIO (English) or 1-800-268-3736 (French). The number for Call for Fall Colors Report ï¬ll/iii This is the island to enjoy the beaches and snorkeling adventures (ships tours are typically $20-$30 for the half-day beach and snorkel- - ing tours). . Tulum is believed to be the only Mayan coastal fortiï¬ed city (the tour takes all day, includes lunch and the return ferry over to the Island of Cozumel to rejoin the ship â€" $60-$70). This is a must for histo- ry bufl’s. A wide variety of dive programs are offered by the ship and from shore operators (about $50-$65 ' The ship sails on to the Island of Cozumel, Mexico’s largest island, about 11 miles off the coast. Mexico. Your ship will stop bn'efly to disembark passengers on the Mayan Ruins Tour. After a couple of days at sea and on some itineraries, a visit to the cruise line’s private island, your ship will return you to Florida and then home. River rafting, helicopter tours, historic plantations, golf, sportï¬sh- ing, and horseback riding offer the visitor a wide variety of activities to choose from in Jamaica. The most popular tour is to climb Dunn’s River Falls - a 600 foot waterfall that cascades down tiers of stone steps to the beach. It is usual- ly combined with a shopping stop and a guided tour ofthe area (half day or more $40-$60). On to Jamaica and a visit to Ocho Rios or Montcgo Bay depend- ing on your ship’s itinerary. » Your next port-of-cifll is Grand Cayman. Ifyou choose the half-day Island Tour, a visit to the Turtle Farm, and a stop at Hell (yes, there is a community called Hell, mail your postcards from here) will be the highlights of your tour (cost about $25). _ Above and under water activities dominate the tour choices. The most famous is the snorkeling excursion to ‘Stingray City Sand Bar’. You will have a chance to snorkel with and feed the friendly graceful Stingrays! (3 hours about $30-$35 includes transportation and equip- ment). Golï¬ng, deep sea ï¬shing, and an underwater submarine tour are also Offered for your enjoyment. includes equipment and a ï¬rst class dive); Last February, Heather and I cruised this itineraryon Royal Caribbean’s fabulous new Mega- Shop “Majesty of the Seas†and, as a certiï¬ed diver, I can personally endorse. the dive programs offered! veil/15:;