Caribbean: Barbados, Antigua & St. Lucia

Founded in 1521, San Juan’s picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate. Looking for a cruise to San Juan? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and read all about why you should cruise from San Juan.

Discovered by Christopher Columbus himself in 1493, this exotic, peaceful island is home to both towering mahogany trees and white-sand beaches. The region offers a challenging hike that extends 1,780 feet up Sage Mountain. A great spot for great birdwatching and breathtaking views of Tortola and neighbouring islands. Looking for a cruise to Tortola? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

Antigua, onderdeel van de Benedenwindse Eilanden in het oosten van de Caraïben. Het zonovergoten eiland is klein met slechts 108 vierkante mijl, maar het heeft 365 stranden en kristalhelder water. Geschiedenisliefhebbers zullen Nelson’s Dockyard National Park willen bezoeken, waar een van de grote admiraals van de 18e eeuw zijn vloot bewaarde. Het UNESCO-werelderfgoed is sinds 1745 onafgebroken in gebruik en toont een telescoop die ooit door Nelson zelf werd gebruikt. Andere bezoekers kunnen ervoor kiezen om te loungen op een van de witte zandstranden, watersporten te beoefenen of een ritje te paard langs de kust te maken. Maak een wandeling naar Shirley Heights, een gerestaureerd militair uitzicht en een wapenbatterij, voor een panoramisch uitzicht op de havens, of maak een culinaire tour om Caribische klassiekers te proeven, zoals rumpunch, geroosterde kip en West-Indische curry. Het eiland trekt veel zeilers en is perfect om te windsurfen, waterskiën, zeilen, snorkelen en duiken

The most British of all the Caribbean islands, games of cricket are as common here as the typical island water sports. Visit the third-oldest Parliament in the entire Commonwealth. Stroll the inviting beaches of Carlisle Bay, tour a rum factory, or visit the historical Garrison area. Bridgetown is the only city outside continental North America that George Washington visited. The George Washington House, the actual house where he stayed, is now part of the Garrison Historic Area. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.) Looking for a cruise to Barbados? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with thriving coral reefs and rain forest preserves. Explore the world’s only drive-in volcanic crater at Sulfur Springs. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and Falls and the Morne Coubaril Estate. Looking for a cruise to St. Lucia? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty-free shopping and island culture. The French half is all subdued sophistication. Looking for a cruise to St. Maarten? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

The town of Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking harbours in the world. Once home to pirates of long ago, today visitors find treasures of a different kind, for now beautiful beaches and bountiful duty-free shopping are truly its claim to fame. Looking for a cruise to St. Thomas? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

Founded in 1521, San Juan’s picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate. Looking for a cruise to San Juan? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and read all about why you should cruise from San Juan.