Caribbean Ports of Call

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St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands - Things to Do with a Day in Port
Things to do and see when on a vacation to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visitors to St. Croix can get a good sense of history in Christiansted or at Estate Whim Plantation, and the snorkeling is terrific at nearby Buck Island and around St. Croix.

St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) - Cruise Lines' Favorite Virgin
St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Caribbean for cruise ship passengers sailing from south Florida. St. Thomas has some interesting history, and the island has beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery, and great shopping. Tourism is king in St. Thomas, and visitors can easily find many things to do and see.

Guana Island - British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean
Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is one of the few islands of the Caribbean to be minimally developed. It is a wonderful vacation destination for those seeking solitude, romance, and beautiful surroundings.

Nassau, Bahamas - Cruise Ship Port of Call in the Nearby Bahamas
Things to do and see in Nassau, one of the most popular ports of call for cruise ships sailing from Florida. Nassau is close enough to the U.S. for a weekend getaway.

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Caribbean Port of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico has much to offer cruise passengers. Whether you are touring the old city, venturing out to El Yunque National Park, going to a beach, or going horseback riding, San Juan and Puerto Rico are great cruise destinations or embarkation ports.

Sailing the Grenadines on the Yankee Clipper Windjammer Ship
The Grenadines are a relatively isolated group of islands in the southeastern Caribbean. Sailing the Grenadines on the Windjammer Yankee Clipper gives those who love the sea lots of opportunities to swim, snorkel, and explore the desolate beaches.

Grenada - Caribbean Isle of Spice
Grenada is a lush island located in the southeastern part of the Caribbean. Grenada is often called the isle of spice because of the nutmeg trees prevalent on the island. Grenada is a popular port of call because of its wonderful beaches, interesting national park, and historical perspective.

Caribbean Cruise Pictures
Pictures from Caribbean cruises to tropical destinations in the Caribbean Sea and of cruise ships sailing the Caribbean. Pictures of the Virgin Islands, Grenada, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Dominica, the Grenadines, Grand Cayman, and many other Caribbean destinations.

St. Maarten - St. Martin - Caribbean Port of Call
St. Maarten or St. Martin is a popular port of call for cruise ships. Here are some of the shore excursion options we had on our wonderful cruise on the Seven Seas Mariner.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - Central American Caribbean Port of Call
Costa Rican shore excursion options for cruises porting in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands - Cruise Ship Port of Call
Grand Cayman Island cruise ship shore excursions

Barbados - Eastern Caribbean Port of Call
Barbados is a popular cruise ship port of call for ships sailing to the eastern or southern Caribbean. Renting a small car and exploring the island on your own is a great way to explore Barbados.

Dominica Picture Gallery
Pictures from the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, including some that were taken on a "champagne snorkeling" shore excursion.

St. Maarten - Pictures of the Eastern Caribbean Island of St. Maarten
St. Maarten photo gallery from Eastern Caribbean island. Pictures of St. Maarten include Philipsburg, the capital, and photos around the pier and island. St. Maarten is a popular cruise ship port of call.

St. Maarten - America's Cup Regatta Shore Excursion
America's Cup Regatta is an exciting cruise ship shore excursion option on St. Maarten. These pictures of racing in an America's Cup yacht regatta were taken while on a Caribbean cruise on the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship.

St. Maarten or St. Martin - Island With a Split Personality
St. Maarten (Dutch) and St. Martin (French) are two distinctly different countries and cultures that share the same island in the eastern Caribbean. St. Maarten is a popular port of call for cruise ships, and cruise passengers can enjoy either part of the island easily. We spent a day in port in St. Maarten and chose one of the most popular shore excursions in the Caribbean--the 12 meter America's cup yacht racing. It was an exciting and fun trip!

Barbados Shore Excursions
Some examples of shore excursions on Barbados in the eastern Caribbean

Barbados Picture Album
Pictures from the southeastern Caribbean island of Barbados. It is a beautiful island, covered with sugar cane fields and has a wild and windy Atlantic eastern coast, and a sandy western coast perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Nassau, Bahamas - Photo Gallery
Photo gallery of pictures taken of Nassau on a cruise on the Radisson Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship.

Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island - Pictures
Pictures of Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island. Visiting or snorkeling at Stingray City is one of the most popular shore excursions in the Caribbean.

El Yunque Rain Forest Hike
Puerto Rico pictures of a hiking shore excursion to the El Yunque rain forest outside of San Juan. The photos were taken while on a cruise on the Radisson Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship.

Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island
Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island in the Caribbean is one of the most popular cruise ship shore excursions in the world.