St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Harvest Caye, Belize San Juan, Puerto Rico SHORE EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy the views on a catamaran in St. Thomas. Journey back in time while exploring the ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico. Soar above an expansive beach or recline in a beachside luxury villa in Harvest Caye, Belize, the Caribbean’s premier resort-style destination. Or drive across the gorgeous island of Barbados. There’s so much to see and do in the Caribbean. S AN J UAN C I T Y TOUR S AN J UAN , PUE R TO R I CO Enjoy a guided drive through one of the most beautiful cities in the Caribbean with its 17th-century architecture and historical buildings. Stroll around the grounds of the biggest fortification built by the Spaniards at Fort San Cristobal. Visit the New City and the Condado District, filled with high-rise condos and luxury resorts. Head to Old San Juan where you’ll visit the famous Plaza Colón. Take a step back in time on this captivating journey through history. S T. JOHN CHAMPAGNE CATAMAR AN SA I L & SNORKEL S T. T HOMA S , U . S . V I RG I N I S L ANDS Sail across Pillsbury Sound to the enchanting island of St. John, the most pristine of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Arrive at Honeymoon Beach in the Virgin Islands National Park where you can snorkel, stroll along the sugar-white beach or simply relax under the shade of a coconut palm. The champagne will be flowing, and an array of cheeses, breads and fresh fruits will be served. BA R R I E R R E E F SNOR K E L HA R V E S T C AY E , B E L I Z E Snorkel the azure waters adjacent to Belize’s Barrier Reef, one of the world’s largest living barrier reefs. This is a shallow water entry, well suited for beginners and intermediate snorkelers. This location is teeming with multitudes of colourful reef fish and beautiful coral formations intermingled with sponges, sea fans and delicate sea anemones. Possible sightings of spotted eagle rays and schools of larger fish are quite common as well. L E T ’ S TA K E A S E L F I E - BONA I R E K R A L END I J K , BONA I R E Snap picture-perfect photos at the most scenic spots on Bonaire. The island’s natural beauty is spectacular. One of the most panoramic inland views will be from the observation point on the hill Seru Largo, where you can see all the way to the salt pans on the coast. Two of the most historical sites are nearby — the huts of the slaves that once worked the salt pans and a 19th-century lighthouse. COAST-TO- COAST SCENIC DR I VE B R I DG E TOWN , B A R B A DOS Take in the island’s highlights with little or no walking. Discover National Heroes Square and the Parliament buildings in Bridgetown. Gun Hill’s famed carved stone lion is a landmark dating from 1868. Pass through peaceful villages, eventually reaching St. John’s Church, which offers spectacular views of the east and southeast coasts. On the way back to your ship, you’ll see Holetown, with its monument commemorating the landing of the first English settlers in 1625. 66 S H O R E E X C U R S I O N H I G H L I G H T S & A D A Y I N T H E C A R I B B E A N
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