Port of Calls Include the Virgin Islands, Barbados, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Grenada
Port of Calls Include the Virgin Islands, Barbados, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Grenada
The capital of the United States Virgin Islands is Charlotte Amalie. This is also one of the most popular cruise ports in the Caribbean. Charlotte Amalie is known for its pastel painted houses, colorful dock along the waterfront and a world-famous shopping center. St. Johns, Antigua became independent in 1981 from being a British settlement since the 17th century. St. Johns is the perfect stop for a hiking safari with a panoramic view at 1,200 feet. St. Georges, Grenada was founded in the early 18th century by the French. St. Georges wraps around the perimeter of the island’s natural harbor and is the most appealing capital in the Caribbean.
Bridgetown, Barbados is at the southernmost port of the island. Crystal clear waters, miles and miles of white sandy beaches, blue sky and soft south-easterly trade winds mean you have arrived on Barbados. Whether you arrive by jet or sail in on a luxury yacht or ocean liner, you have embarked on one of the best vacation experiences in the tropics. Stretching out on a sandy beach seems the most natural way of life. The lure of the colorful towns and cities filled with the hub-bub of hustle invites you Parasailing in the Caribbean to markets and street fairs, boutiques and gourmet dining of world renowned pleasures. For those looking to take in a game of golf while vacationing in the Caribbean, Barbados is the island of choice. With some of the region’s most luxurious and breathtaking courses, Barbados has gained unprecedented attention among the world’s golf community.
Upon arrival in the port of Fort-de-France, Martinique you feel you have arrived in a French settlement in the tropics. There are French taxis, sidewalk cafes and streets lined with boutiques and pastry shops familiar to neighborhoods in Paris. Basseterre, St. Kitts, the capital, is noted for its rain forests, sugar cane crops and tropical fauna. San Juan attracts tourists who enjoy gambling casinos, fine beaches, tropical climate and a touch of the old world. This is the most popular and heavily visited city in the Caribbean. Old San Juan is a 465-year-old neighborhood that was originally a military stronghold which has changed into a charming residential and commercial district. The streets are paved with cobble stones that were brought over from Spain. The town is comprised of some 400 restored 16th and 17th century Spanish buildings. The narrow, steep streets along with the heavy traffic lends itself best to a walking tour.