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 Sky 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.
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.
Port Zante puts you in the middle of Basseterre, so the town is a walk and the beaches are a short ride south to Frigate Bay. The scenic railway around the old sugar estates is the excursion that is genuinely hard to arrange independently.
Ways to spend your day
Stay close
Browse Port Zante, wander into town, and leave room for a relaxed return.
Beach lunch
Make the beach your main outing, with lunch at Carambola and a return ride arranged.
Fortress views
Make the historic fortress the focus, then browse the port if your call leaves time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
World Fresh Marketplace: Whenever you visit, you’ll find plenty of well-balanced options to choose from. Stop by for breakfast and visit our gourmet pancake station, or enjoy one of our unique hot cereal offerings. · Deck 16
Crown Grill: Timeless Steakhouse Traditions With a rich wood décor and a theatre-style kitchen, it’s no wonder Crown Grill was named among the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses” by USA TODAY. · Extra charge · Deck 7
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: Unique, handmade pasta courses, prepared fresh daily and treasured family recipes curated by our Italian chefs across the fleet inspire the menu at our acclaimed Italian speciality restaurant. · Extra charge · Deck 5
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
Princess Theatre: 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
Princess Live!: Lights, Sound, Action! Ever want to be part of a live television studio audience? Here’s your chance to be part of the fun or go behind-the-scenes of our onboard television shows*. Princess Live! · Deck 7
Movies Under the Stars: A Reel Treat Day or Night Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. · Deck 18
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
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