Spend a wonderful morning or afternoon sailing, sunning, and snorkeling out to one of the nearby reefs along Spruce Cay or Athol Island. Complimentary water and snacks are available throughout the tour, while rum punch and a full bar are available after snorkeling. En route back to shore, relax with a drink, listen to Bahamian music, and enjoy sailing aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran. This 3–3 1/2 hour tour departs daily from either the Ferry Terminal or Cruise Ship Dock.

Jelling is home to Europe’s finest Viking-Age monuments: Denmark’s two largest grave mounds and two runic stones erected by the kings Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth in the eighth century. In 1994, the royal monuments and Jelling Church came under the patronage of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The 10-meter northern mound, presumed to have been built by King Harald Bluetooth, contained a wooden burial chamber in which the king’s father, Gorm the Old, had been entombed. The 70-meter southern mound is not actually believed to have been a burial site. The church sits between the two mounds and has an underground burial chamber. The smaller of the two large rune stones in front of the church was erected around 940-50 AD by Gorm the Old in honour of his queen, Thyra. The runic inscription reads: “Gorm the Old made this monument in honour of his wife, Thyra, the flower of Denmark”. This is the oldest known reference to the name of the nation. The inscription on the larger of the two rune stones, erected by Harald Bluetooth, reads: “King Harald made this monument in honour of Gorm, his father, and Thyra, his mother. Harald who won Denmark – in entirety – and Norway and who brought Christianity to the Danes.” The two rune stones, together with the church and the two grave mounds, are evidence of the transition from paganism to Christianity in Denmark and the change from Norse burial traditions to those of Christian religious practice. The Royal Jelling visitor’s centre relates the inspiring story of the royal monuments, their origin and significance.

In the centre of Kolding lies Jutland’s last royal castle, Koldinghus. Enter this fascinating castle renovated respecting the history underlying the Koldinghus we know today. Here, Danish kings stayed when they visited Jutland, and King Christian. 4 had his first day of school in one of the castle halls. Koldinghus contains history and myths dating back to the mid-1200s. Today, Koldinghus serves as a modern museum that conveys culture and history for both children and adults. Here are activities for children that include both playing and learning. Koldinghus contains collections that include interiors from the 1500s and up to the present time, Romanesque and Gothic church culture, older Danish arts and crafts with an emphasis on ceramics and silver. The newly restored wings are a world-class attraction that has been awarded the EUROPA NOSTRA prize.

Dedicated to one of New Zealand’s national obsession, this museum explores 1,000 years of seafaring history. Visit the themed galleries to learn how the first Polynesians got here or learn more about NZ’s most famous maritime pioneer among other things. New Zealand National Maritime Museum is a suitable attraction for both young and old.