Island Dreaming

Looking to get a taste of island life but don’t know where to start? Each island is unique and has something special to offer. See which one calls to you

THE BAHAMAS

It’s a rite of passage to go to the Bahamas and swim with wild pigs in Exuma!

 

Fun Fact: With more than 250,000 bottles, Graycliff’s wine cellar in Nassau is the world’s third-largest wine cellar.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Feel the rush as you zipline through the lush jungles.

 

Fun Fact: Humpback whales migrate here from December to May to mate, give birthand nurse their young.

 

JAMAICA

Head to the famous Blue Lagoon—yes, from the Brooke Shields movie—to see the waters change color from jade to emerald and back.

 

Fun Fact: Visit in February during Bob Marley’s

birthday for a huge celebration in honor of the

music legend.

 

ARUBA

Explore the beaches by ATV, catamaran, caves, or enjoy the view as you’re going cliff jumping.

 

Fun Fact: Aruba is home to an ostrich farm that houses 18 ostriches and 16 emus.

 

CURAÇAO

Go on an Aquafari, a fun way for non-scuba divers to experience the underwater world.

Fun Fact: New resorts keep popping up in Curaçao, including Sandals and Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa.

 

MAARTEN/SINT MAARTEN

Satisfy your thirst for adventure with an exciting sailing race across the waters around St. Maarten! Race against other crews in America’s Cup 12 Metre Regatta.

Fun Fact: The island has two names because one side is the Dutch side and the other is the

French—and you can see these two distinct personalities on each side of the island.

 

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA.

Visit Codrington Lagoon National Park, which houses one of the world’s largest colonies of frigate birds.

 

Fun Fact: Antigua Sailing Week attracts participants and spectators

from all over the world. Your Cruise Planners Travel Advisor can help you

plan your trip during the regatta.

 

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Take the whole family on a dolphin swim adventure.

 

Fun Fact: The island has its own special brand of kicking back and relaxing known as limin’.

 

1. LUCIA

Visit Sulphur Springs, a volcano with a thermally heated river and pools. Visitors can rejuvenate in the mineral-rich waters and give themselves mud facials.

 

Fun Fact: The sands of the island were originally gray. The soft whitesand is imported from abroad.

 

GRENADA

Snorkel the world’s first underwater sculpture park in Molinere Bay.

 

Fun Fact: It may be known for spices, but the chocolate factory in Grenada is also worth a visit.

 

BARBADOS

Dine inside of a waterside cave surrounded by gorgeous cliffs at Animal Flower Cave.

 

Fun Fact: It’s known as the birthplace of rum—specifically, Mount Gay Distilleries, in 1703.