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EASTERN CARRIBEAN CRUISES
EASTERN CARIBBEAN• Eastern Caribbean has a unique atmosphere all its own.
Well-known for its scenic destinations, charming architecture and great shopping, this cruise region appeals to those looking for quaint towns, beautiful beaches and great water sports.
• Most Eastern Caribbean cruises depart from sunny port cities in Florida, and a few leave from cities along the East Coast of the U.S., including New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
• The Eastern Caribbean is blessed with continuously balmy, pleasant weather, making it a year-round cruising destination.
• Eastern Caribbean cruises last 4 to 14 nights.
• Many ships will alternate 7-night eastern and western itineraries, giving passengers the option of purchasing two back-to-back cruises and remaining on one ship for a 14-night sailing.
• Caribbean cruises are particularly kid-friendly, making them ideal for family getaways. Most ships have children's programs, youth counselors and children's activity centers.
Ports commonly found on Eastern Caribbean itineraries include:
• Amber Cove, Dominican Republic• Anguilla• Barbuda• Catalina Island, Dominican Republic• Cayo Levantado, Dominican
Republic• Culebra, Puerto Rico• Dominican Republic• Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands• Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands• Key West, FL• La Romana (Casa de Campo),
Dominican Republic• Labadee, Haiti• Ponce, Puerto Rico• Prickly Pear Island, British Virgin
Islands• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Samana, Dominican Republic• San Juan, Puerto Rico• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic• St. Barts• St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands• St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands• St. Maarten• St. Martin• St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands• Tortola, British Virgin Islands• Vieques• Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Eastern Caribbean Itinerary
DAY 1 - Miami
• Miami Port
DAY 2 – AT SEA
DAY 3 - Grand Turk
Things to do in GRAND TURK:
• catamaran sailaway, beach & snorkel
REEF & RAYS
Horseback riding
DAY 4 - San Juan
Things to do in San Juan:
• Rainforest Horseback riding
Window Cave Experience
Extreme Zipline
Vivo Beach club
Rainforest Drive
DAY 5 – Sint Maarten
Things to do in Sint Maarten:
• Aqua Fun Rides
Anguilla Dolphin Swim
Jeep and Beach Fun
DAY 6 – St. Kitts, Basseterre
Things to do in St. Kitts:
• Sky Safari Zip lining
Sail and Snorkel with open Bar
4x4 Island Safari
DAT 7 – Back to Miami Port