Bridgetown docks at the Deep Water Harbour, a hot fifteen-minute walk or a short taxi from the centre. Barbados rewards going further than the town: the west coast beaches, Harrison's Cave and the Atlantic surf at Bathsheba are all different islands in effect.
Ways to spend your day
Historic Bridgetown
Explore the city with a flexible route, keeping the port transfer separate from your town time.
Carlisle Bay package
Compare the cruise-passenger package and its return schedule before committing to a beach day.
A shorter port visit
Stay with the terminal’s food and shops when you prefer a short outing or less travel.
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Day 2At sea.A full day at sea aboard Caribbean Princess. Sailing from Bridgetown toward Willemstad.
Willemstad docks beside Otrobanda, and the walk across the Queen Emma pontoon bridge into the painted Handelskade frontage is the best free thing in the southern Caribbean. Curaçao's shore diving is unusually good and starts a short ride east.
Ways to spend your day
Waterfront & Punda
Explore the colorful city waterfront and choose a lunch stop around the harbor crossing arrangements.
Lunch in Otrobanda
Make a waterfront meal the focus, with a shorter walk and no need to fill the whole day with stops.
Mambo Beach
Choose one beach area with a clear entrance, facilities and return pickup.
Oranjestad docks in the middle of town, with the pastel Dutch frontages and the shops immediately outside the terminal. Aruba's draw is the beach rather than the capital, and Eagle and Palm are both short rides north.
Ways to spend your day
Town & Dutch pancakes
Browse town and the waterfront, with pancakes or lunch at Renaissance Marketplace.
Eagle Beach
Choose Eagle Beach for your main outing, checking shade and rentals before settling in.
Palm Beach & food
Choose Palm Beach for a beach area with nearby restaurants and watersports.
Kralendijk docks in the middle of a very small capital, and Bonaire's entire draw is underwater: the island's west coast is a marine park you can enter from the shore. Bring or rent a mask rather than booking a boat, and the day organises itself.
Ways to spend your day
Waterfront & lunch
Explore town on foot and choose breakfast or lunch by the water.
Te Amo beach stop
Use a return taxi for a beach outing without a second boat connection.
Klein Bonaire picnic
Choose the offshore beach only when the water-taxi schedule leaves a comfortable return.
Check the pier on your cruise documents before planning a day in San Juan. Royal Caribbean directs embarking guests to the Pan American Pier in Isla Grande, so do not assume your ship boards beside Old San Juan. Arrange transport to the named terminal and allow time for luggage drop-off and check-in.
Ways to spend your day
One fort & coffee
Choose El Morro or San Cristóbal, then fit coffee and an old-city walk around your return.
Old-city food & streets
Enjoy Old San Juan with a meal and a flexible walk instead of a full fort visit.
A separate beach outing
Choose beach time as your main stop, with a return ride and conditions checked before you settle in.
St. Thomas is the busiest of the US Virgin Islands, and ships berth at Havensight or Crown Bay, both a short ride from the capital at Charlotte Amalie. Magens Bay is the beach everyone goes to; the ferry across to St.
Ways to spend your day
Magens Bay & lunch
Choose beach time and Fairchild’s in one place, with park entry and rentals budgeted separately.
Sapphire Beach
Spend the outing at Sapphire with your rental arrangements and return point settled.
Keep it near your arrival
Use your arrival area’s shops and food options when a beach round trip would squeeze the day.
Ships dock at Point Blanche, around the headland from Philipsburg itself, and the boardwalk into town is a pleasant walk or a two-minute water taxi. Front Street and Great Bay beach are the easy day; the French side at Marigot and the beach under the Maho runway need a car or a tour.
Ways to spend your day
Town & lunch
Browse Front Street and the boardwalk, with a food stop chosen around your arrival time.
Beach & boardwalk
Stay beside town for a beach stop, lunch and a little browsing without a cross-island drive.
Airport beach
Choose a planned trip across the island for plane spotting, with both rides arranged in advance.
St. John's is the easternmost city in North America, a harbour ringed by cliffs with a row of painted houses above it. Signal Hill, where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received, is a walk up from the docks and the view back down is the reason to do it.
Ways to spend your day
Harbourside Park
Enjoy the park and harbour setting available during your call.
The Rooms
Choose open galleries and exhibits, with optional cafe time checked separately.
Signal Hill viewpoint
Observe the conditions present from a locally confirmed permitted viewpoint.
Fort-de-France docks at Pointe Simon, a short walk from the market, the cathedral and the Schoelcher library. Martinique is French in a way that surprises first-time visitors, and the beaches worth the drive are all south at Les Anses-d'Arlet and Sainte-Anne.
Ways to spend your day
Culture & Creole lunch
Choose a compact city route and a lunch stop with service confirmed first.
Anse Mitan across the bay
Choose the landing that fits your beach and plan the return sailing before buying.
A closer seaside stop
Combine a shorter city-waterfront outing with a look around the nearby streets.
The Salty Dog Grill: While you're enjoying the fresh air on the top deck, treat yourself to one of our 100% handmade Gourmet Burgers, including our Princess Burger or Triple Smoked Burger.
World Fresh Marketplace: Whenever you visit, you’ll find plenty of well-balanced options to choose from. Stop by for breakfast and visit our designer pancake station, or enjoy one of our unique hot cereal offerings.
Slice: Our top-deck pizzeria features a bold new look that sets the stage for tempting offerings that include specialities inspired by local favourites from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: A Taste of Tuscany and Beyond For nearly two decades traditional and innovative cuisine has made Sabatini's our signature Italian restaurant. · Extra charge · Deck 7
Princess Theatre: Broadway-Style Productions at Sea With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre, our largest theatre yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. · Deck 6, 7
Movies Under The Stars: A Reel Treat Day or Night Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheatre is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. · Deck 16
Casino: For Novices, Casual Players, or High Rollers From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. · Deck 7
Skywalker's Nightclub: Reach for the Sky and Dance Hot music and cool cocktails set to a DJ spinning popular club tunes is the ideal setting for a night of dancing. · Deck 18
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