There's lots of things to see and do on this cruise! Here's what the cruise line has to say about our ports of call.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan has two distinct personalities: there's the vibrant, modern port city, and then there's the historic colonial outpost first conquered by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1508. Spanish influence is evident everywhere in the city. Visit fortifications, museums and cathedrals throughout the city and remember to wear comfortable shoes.
Oranjested, Aruba
Aruba is probably the all-time most-used synonym for vacation. The capital city, Oranjestad, is a chic blend of Dutch and Caribbean influences, which can be found in everything from the cuisine to the architecture. The charming boutiques of Seaport Village and the tropical gardens in Wilhelmina can be pleasant diversions.
Willemsted, Curacao
No one can blame early European settlers for building so many forts on Willemstad, Curaçao. One look at this former Dutch colony and you will want to claim it all for yourself. Fortunately, the island of Curaçao and its capital city now belong to all of its inhabitants. Drive on the fabled Queen Juliana Bridge, which soars 185 feet above the tepid waters between Punda, Otrobanda and Schottegat. Or stop at the Old Market - Marche. It's casual, and you can enjoy just-caught fish and local delicacies all grilled fresh right before your eyes.
St George's, Grenada
When the phrase "sugar and spice and everything nice" was coined, surely they must have been referring to Grenada. This lovely island is home to sugar and spice plantations and even a rum distillery or two. You can tour these working plantations and see how the bounty of Grenada's rich soil is grown, processed and cared for in the present day.
Bridgetown, Barbados
If you were to close your eyes while enjoying a "high tea in Trafalgar Square," you would swear you were in London - if it weren't for the warm breezes and emerald green waters enveloping you. Nicknamed "Little England" by some, Barbados is home to many museums that chronicle the island's rich past and over 100 shipwrecks along its reefs that are a playground for divers from around the world.
Castries, St Lucia
Famous for its twin peaks shaped by the upheaval of a now extinct volcano, St. Lucia is one of the truly unspoiled islands in all the Caribbean. Here you'll find a variety of landscapes and eco-systems not found anywhere else in the region, including rain forests, mountains and beaches that truly deserve the "pristine" designation.
Roseau, Dominica
Roseau may be the capital and largest city in Dominica, however it is also known for its rainforests, waterfalls, and caves. There are excellent opportunities for hiking and the abundant marine life make it a superb area for diving and snorkeling. Common to this area are the stingray, snapper, barracuda, parrotfish, and dolphin. Equally as common are charming stilt houses and the sound of reggae and calypso music.
Basseterre, St Kitts
What is a town square fashioned after London's Piccadilly Circus doing in the middle of an island that once served as the sugar-trading epicenter of the Caribbean? It's just one of many surprises St. Kitts has in store for visitors to this historic and enchanting piece of Caribbean real estate.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The largest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola resembles an emerald necklace of mountains with a powdery white-sand rim. Aside from the very swim able waters, Tortola is also home to the Virgin Islands Folk Museum. Learn about the islands' rich history and view fascinating pre-Columbian and plantation-day artifacts.
