Board your air-conditioned motorcoach for a drive that takes you from one end of Acapulco Bay to the other. Your drive through this former fishing village passes the famous beaches, the city center and the many resort hotels. Travel along Costera Miguel Aleman to Puerto Marques for stunning coastal views. Next drive through the surrounding area of Acapulco’s famous resort hotels, the Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel, built in the shape of an Aztec pyramid, and the Vidafel Mayan Palace Hotel, built in the shape of a Mayan temple. Your final destination is La Quebrada, where you watch the world famous divers leaping into the Pacific. There will be time for shopping during your excursion, browse for souvenirs, gold, silver and semiprecious stones before returning to the ship.

We begin our tour by heading to the Hotel Los Flamingos, this was the house of Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan) it has the best view of the open sea in old Acapulco. Then we are going to take you to a magnificent chapel called The Chapel of Peace located in one of the highest points in Acapulco. Here you will enjoy the best view of the famous bay of Acapulco. Head to Villa Arabesque; the private villa is home to the Barons of Portanova. Enjoy the villa’s exquisite Middle Eastern design and take gorgeous pictures of this beautiful place and the Acapulco Bay while enjoying a complimentary refreshment on the terrace.

Admire the view of Acapulco Bay before traveling to Tres Palos Lagoon located outside the city. Take in views of Acapulco’s bay and Puerto Marques bay on a coastal highway ride. Pause for a soft drink at a rustic seaside turtle farm before boarding your motorboat to begin exploring the lagoon for the tropical birds which call this sanctuary home. During the return journey to Acapulco, travel up the hills surrounding the bay to visit the Botanic Garden. Walk through the amazing flora admiring the tropical vegetation. The plants are typical of lower deciduous jungle along with a great variety of hardwood trees such as the "Palo Morado” that is in danger of extinction. The garden is also home to areas of cacti, palms and fruit trees.

Fort San Diego is one of the historical highlights of Acapulco. Housing a fine museum with air-conditioned and well- lit rooms depicting the main themes of the trans-Pacific trade, its 8-foot-thick walls contain unique and interesting professional exhibits that depict life in another era. Visit the Mask Museum with examples of over 1300 traditional Mexican masks created by many of the surrounding indian cultures. Continue towards the center of old Villa de Acapulco, the traditional market place and center of a thriving village of 12,000 souls in the early 1600s. The Zocalo, or town square, is a peaceful area, shaded by giant rubber and mango trees and is lined with ice cream stands and sidewalk cafes. Here, you will visit the cathedral before continuing to the house fabled to have belonged to Benito Juarez; the creater of the Mexican Consititution of 1857 and one of the most important presidents. A short walk will return you to the Zocalo where you browse the silver, tequila and assorted handicraft and souvenir shops or return to the ship with your guide.

We begin our tour by heading to the great Fort San Diego. Here you will enjoy a guided visit to the most important historic museum in Acapulco and know some of our culture and history. After a scenic drive along the Costera Miguel Aleman we are going to take you the magnificent Chapel of Peace in one of the highest parts of Acapulco, in this place you will enjoy the best view of all Acapulco Bay. Our next stop will be to the Private Beach Club, where you will have 3 hours of free time of swimming, sunbathing on the beach shore or by the pool area.