The GREEK UNITY CRUISE 2010 is filling the void! Finally, a vacation worthy of the “Divine 9”. Join us on an ideal weekend escape: 3 day cruise to beautiful Ensenada, Mexico, the most popular seaport on the Baja, where you can watch the sunset on the horizon, enjoy tasty cuisine, and you are guaranteed to enjoy the variety of activities this cruise vacation has to offer from white-sand beaches and unforgettable underwater scenery to a waterfront promenade and fashionable shops. Bring your friends, family, and especially your sands. Plan a line reunion or a chapter outing. It’s the perfect start to your summer vacation or a great weekend getaway. So, call your chapter, call your prophytes, and pack your bags, we have places to go and people to see!

• WHO: You, members of the “Divine 9” and all friends and family
• WHAT: 3 day Baja Mexico Cruise
• WHEN: Friday, June 25th –  Monday, June 28th 2010
• WHERE: Carnival Paradise sets sail from the Port of Los Angeles (Long Beach) to Ensenada, Mexico and back.
• WHY: To enjoy life and the company of like-minded people.

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• Total Staterooms - 1,026
• Decks - 10
• Passenger capacity - 2,052
• Total crew - 920
• Officer's nationality - Italian
• Ship size - Large
• Tonnage - 70,367
• Ship length - 855
• Registry - Panama

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Ensenada, one of Mexico’s most successful cities, has grown from a sleepy fishing village to become a popular beach resort. This oft-visited Baja destination is a multi-faceted jewel. Among its most popular locations are the waterfront promenade, the fashionable shops of Avenida Primera, and the winery of Bodega Santo Tomas, founded by the Dominicans in 1888. La Bufadora, a natural sea geyser located nearby, puts on a highly dramatic show.

Excursions

There are so many things to do in Ensenada, we can’t even name them all! Book your cruise today – we will give you all the information you need to book the perfect excursion.

• ATV Adventure (ATV)

  

  • Get dusty and dirty as you explore the vistas of the Guadalupe Valley and the Pacific Ocean on this exciting off-road ATV adventure. 
    • Begin with a 30-minute bus ride to the excursion facility in the village of San Antonio de las Minas. 
    • Here, you’ll receive a safety briefing, your gear, and your single-seater ATV. 
    • Enjoy a 1½ hour ride as you follow your guide, in convoy-style, viewing mountain ranges, vineyards, and olive trees. 
    • As you traverse atop a mountain range, you’ll experience breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and see the beautiful, environmentally-protected island of Todos Santos off in the distance. 
    • Ride back to the excursion facility where you can relax and receive a complimentary t-shirt and bottle of water. 
    • Then, board the bus back to your ship, with the option of being dropped off at the main shopping area in downtown Ensenada.

Note: Minimum age is 21 years; maximum weight is 350 lbs. Guests must present a valid driver’s license to the Tour Operator. One guest per vehicle. Pregnant women and guests with back/neck injuries, heart conditions or seizures are not permitted on this excursion. Guests with special health needs should not ride. Guests wishing to be dropped off in downtown Ensenada will be responsible for their return transportation to the ship; walking time to the ship is approximately 10 minutes.

Helmets and goggles are provided and are mandatory, no exceptions. Bandanas are provided and are optional.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Complimentary storage lockers are available.

• Blow Hole and Winery

  

  • The amazing La Bufadora and beautiful Bodegas de Santo Tomas have been paired to create an unforgettable excursion. 
    • On this excursion you will:
      • Board a motorcoach at the pier for a drive to the spectacular blowhole, La Bufadora.
      • Witness this natural phenomenon shoot water approximately 60 to 100 feet into the air through crevices formed in the cliffs.
      • Browse the open-air market for local crafts.
      • Drive to Bodegas de Santo Tomas (this is a non-working winery now), Baja California’s oldest winery founded in 1888.
      • Selected wines are available for purchase at the winery.
      • Take a walking tour of the facility and taste a variety of wines.
      • Board your motorcoach for a drive through the residential areas.
      • Stop at the Plaza Civica to view a memorial of Mexico’s greatest heroes.
      • Stay downtown for shopping or return directly to the ship.

Note: Guests wishing to stay at the main shopping district in Ensenada will be responsible for your return transportation to the ship.Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years.

• City & Shopping Tour
  • Take a tour of Ensenada, the genuine Mexican City that has not totally succumbed to the trappings of tourism.
    • On this excursion you will:
      • Enjoy a brief yet enlightening look at Ensenada’s downtown and residential area.
      • Stop at Riviera Del Pacifico, a glamorous resort and casino in the roaring 20’s renowned for it’s Mexican architecture and famous clientele.
      • Enjoy the splendid surroundings while sipping a complimentary margarita.
      • Next stop at Bodegas de Santo Tomas (this is a non-working winery now) and visit the oldest continuously running winery in Mexico and taste it’s famous wines.

Note: Guests will be taken to the city’s main shopping district after the winery, if you choose to stay downtown you may do so but will be responsible for your own transportation back to the ship.

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