New River views, coastal gardens, Fort Lauderdale history.
Port Everglades is the cruise port for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. It is about 4 km (2.5 miles) from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and is a major departure point for Caribbean sailings.
Ways to spend your day
Riverwalk public paths
Choose a manageable public section beside the New River.
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Choose selected first-floor exhibit rooms and garden spaces.
Historic Stranahan House
Choose selected rooms on the self-guided audio visit.
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Day 2At sea.A full day at sea aboard Caribbean Princess. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) toward Grand Turk.
Grand Turk is a purpose-built cruise centre with its own beach at the pier, which makes it the least demanding stop in the Turks and Caicos: you can be swimming five minutes after the gangway. The island beyond, and the Grand Turk lighthouse, need a taxi.
Ways to spend your day
Beach beside the ship
Stay close with a beach stop, lunch and an easy-to-shorten day.
Cockburn Town museum
Visit the museum while it is open, then return toward the ship before adding lunch.
Pool & lunch
Choose the pool, a meal and shops within the cruise complex for a day with fewer transfers.
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.
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.
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.
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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