Location
Country :
Spain.
Region :
Canary Islands.
City :
Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria.
Address or meeting point :
Spirit of the Sea. Puerto Base.
Duration
Hours & minutes :
2 hours.
Start or opening time :
9.30 am.
End or closing time :
4.30 pm
Participants
Maximum number :
150 persons.
Minimum number :
No minimum.
Location
Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? :
There is a private parking next to the docking area (0,30 Euros for half an hour). Driving farther on to the docks (opposite the Timanfaya boat) there is also a public area for parking free of charge.
How do you get there by car? :
Drive towards Puerto Rico on the GC-1 (motorway) or the old road to Puerto de Mogán. When you arrive to Puerto Rico, head down to the left side of the bay where the bigger and sport boats are all docked. When you get to Portonovo appartments, please
Is it possible to get there by public transport? :
Yes.
Distance from the venue to the stop :
There are several bus stops in all resorts and they are normally situated no farther than 750 metres from the units. They stand by the main roads and are clearly indicated with green and white paintings on the road and the word Bus.
Guides & companions
Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? :
A driver (just for the clients who have included transfer in their ticket - see above) and guide aboard the boat.
Which languages do guide/instructors speak? :
English, Spanish, German, Italian and French.
Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? :
No.
Which is the guide/guest ratio? :
Two guides per 150 persons.
Shopping information
Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? :
No.
Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? :
Credit cards are not accepted.
Are any commercial stops made during the tour? :
No.
Content & Specialized items
Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? :
No.
List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) :
Photo or video camera.
List the specific clothing required :
We recommend guests to take a jumper in the winter months on cloudy days, as it can be chilly on the sea.
Meals
Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? :
No.
Is there a restaurant at the venue? :
No.
May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? :
No.
Are there smoking / non smoking areas? :
No.
Are there restrooms available? :
Yes.
Snacks
Is there a snack included? :
No.
If not included, is there any place to get a snack? :
No.
Drinks
Are drinks included? :
No.
Is there any place to get a drink? :
Yes, there is a little bar on board.
How many drinks per person are allowed? :
There is not a specified limit.
What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? :
Beer.
If an open bar is available, what type of drinks are served? :
Beer, water, juices and soft drinks.
Restroom Information
List all venues where restrooms are available :
On the down part of the boat.
Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? :
None.
Is there a charge to use any of them? :
No.
Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? :
No.
Physical condition
What is the fitness level required? :
Any.
Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) :
Yes. The access to the boat is made through a very narrow ramp where guests need to stand in line to access the boat. On the ship the movility is reduced almost none for wheelchairs.
Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? :
No. The client would have to leave the wheelchair at the port and be transferred by the staff onboard the boat. The staff of the Spirit of the Sea is though always very helpful.
What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) :
Uneven.
How much walking is required? (km, meters) :
Around 20 metres from parking area.
Advisories
Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? :
None.
Are there any additional costs? List them :
The drinks.
Which currencies are accepted? :
Euros.
Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) :
Any.
Which is the minimum/maximum height to participate? :
Any.
Which is the minimum/maximum weight to participate? :
Any.
Is a waiver required for participation? :
No.
