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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Beach time, an artisan browse, or a booked nature walk.
Carnival's private island on Little San Salvador in the Bahamas, marketed as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Source: GoCCL itinerary data (checked October 4, 2026).
Ways to spend your day
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay Beach
One selected beach area, without a whole-island circuit.
RelaxAway Arrival Plaza Artisan Market
Selected operating artisan stalls in the arrival plaza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Eatery: Where a world of flavors comes to life with an ever-changing menu showcasing regional specialties and comforting favorites, ensuring there’s something for everyone. · Deck 8, 9
Americana Diner: Savor the classics From timeless bites to nostalgic sides, Americana Diner serves classic favorites all day long. Enjoy comfort food and American classics for when you're craving a hearty meal or a quick bite. · Deck 9
Main Dining Rooms: Complimentary fine dining at sea Savor chef-crafted menus in our Main Dining Rooms, featuring a curated selection of modern and classic dishes made with the finest ingredients.
Umai Teppanyaki: Where Teppan cuisine and spectacular showmanship meet Gather around a shared table and prepare to be mesmerized as your personal chef takes center stage, showcasing dazzling skills while expertly juggling meats, seafood, poultry, and fresh vegetables on a sizzling teppanyaki grill. · Extra charge · Deck 8
Princess Arena: Our Princess Theatre has evolved into the Princess Arena, our most technologically advanced performance space. We can configure it in different ways , even in the round! , and its crowning glory is an LCD panel that brings productions to life. · Deck 7, 8
Princess Casino: We’re upping the ante with a sleek new look and central location for our friendliest casino at sea. Come play with us, whether slots or table games. · Deck 8
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