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 Crown Princess. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) toward Amber Cove.
A poolside pause, port craft browsing, or a Puerto Plata fort.
Carnival cruise port at Maimón Bay on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, near Puerto Plata. Source: GoCCL itinerary data (checked October 4, 2026).
Ways to spend your day
Amber Cove Aqua Zone
Selected poolside areas in the cruise centre.
Amber Cove Marketplace
Selected shops and an optional coffee pause.
Fortaleza San Felipe
Selected fort rooms and an available coastal viewpoint.
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.
Road Town docks in the capital of the British Virgin Islands, a working harbour rather than a resort strip. The day most people want is the ferry to Virgin Gorda and The Baths, which is the boulder-and-grotto swim the BVI is known for, so check the return times before you commit.
Ways to spend your day
Pier Park & lunch
Stay close with browsing and a meal at Pier Park.
Gardens & a town meal
Add a focused garden visit to a Road Town outing, with opening and admission checked first.
Cane Garden Bay
Choose a road-based beach outing with the return settled before you leave town.
Dine My Way: Dine When, How and Where You Like With this new offering, you can customise every aspect of mealtime. Make reservations for the main dining room or speciality restaurants at your preferred time each day.
Chocolate Journeys: Indulge Your Chocolate Fantasies There are few foods that inspire as much passion as chocolate. Our pastry chefs channeled their love of chocolate into handcrafted treats designed exclusively for our Chocolate Journeys programme.
International Café: Sip and Snack Around the Clock Open 24-hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. · Deck 5
Horizon Court: An Ever-Changing Selection of Favorites Our World Fresh Marketplace menu is offered in Horizon Court. Enjoy an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. · Deck 15
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
Vegas Style 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 6
The Voice of the Ocean: Think you have what it takes to take the stage? Princess Cruises is bringing the excitement and spectacle of TV’s hugely popular singing competition to the high seas, live and on-stage, with The Voice of the Ocean.
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