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La Romana, Dominican Republic
A Caribbean and Latin-fused favourite, it’s easy to see why Columbus labelled the Dominican Republic as ‘the fairest land under heaven’. It’s got all the tropical ingredients…
Departs: 20:00
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
From a huge sea-facing fortress, to the colour-splashed old quarter, the Puerto Rican capital is choc-full of colonial character. Explore the narrow streets, and you’ll…
ARRIVE IN PORT: 07:00 (DAY 3)DEPART FROM PORT: 20:00 (DAY 4)
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Old San Juan walking tour
On this walking tour, a local guide will make sure you cover off all of San Juan old town’s best sights. You’ll enter the old town through San Juan Gate and head straight to La Rogativa Monument, an iconic bronze statue on the waterfront. From here, you’ll have panoramic views of the bay, but you’ll get even better pictures from Fort San Felipe del Morro, which is up next. This 16th-century Spanish fortress was designed to guard the entrance to the bay. Nowadays, it’s a World Heritage Site and you can have a look round its interior before moving on to Plaza del Quinto Centenario – a modern square that commemorates the history of the island. Your guide will then take you to a few religious sites, including the San Jose Church, the San Juan Cathedral and Cristo’s Chapel – they’re all built in different styles, so you can see how architecture in Puerto Rico has progressed through the years. At the end of the tour, your guide will walk you back to the ship.
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Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie’s the capital of the island of St Thomas. Christopher Columbus first landed here in 1493, and since then everyone from Blackbeard to the US Navy have…
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Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands
The town of Frederiksted is on the west coast of St. Croix, the biggest of the US Virgin Islands. In true Caribbean island fashion, this place serves up plenty of A-grade…
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Samana, Dominican Republic
Samana’s a rustic town perched on the edge of a peninsula that pokes out of the Dominican Republic’s north-east coast. The first thing you’ll notice is that it hasn’t…
Time in port: 10:00 - 18:00 | Tender to shoreShow Top Things to Do
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El Rincon Beach Escape
This one does exactly what the name suggests. Things kick off with the journey to El Rincon beach. This secluded slice of sand is backed by open countryside, so peace and quiet’s definitely on the menu. The waterfront looks like an uninhabited desert island, with swaying palms behind the sand and jungle-cloaked headlands at either end of the shoreline. There’s a bonus feature tucked away among the trees, too. Follow a freshwater stream inland and you’ll reach a river that’s great for refreshing dips.
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El Limon Waterfall
This back-to-nature tour sees you getting on horseback to explore one of the highest waterfalls in the Dominican Republic. Your day starts off at a country ranch where, after a short safety briefing, you’ll be paired with a horse that matches your riding ability. And then it’s time to set off. Clip-clop your way through isolated villages and lush coconut, coffee and yucca plantations, before dismounting at the base of El Limon Waterfall. Here, there’ll be a bit of free time to take a dip in the pristine natural pool and enjoy an aqua massage from the cascading water. Once you’ve dried off, it’s time to saddle up for the journey back to base. Don’t forget to wear comfy clothing, socks and well-fitting shoes with a decent grip. Just so you know... There are approx 100 steps to climb by foot to reach the waterfall.
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Caves & Mangroves Exploration
If you’ve got an adventurous streak, this one’s for you. The day begins with a speedboat ride to Los Haitises National Park – a wildlife reserve that showcases some of the Dominican Republic’s finest natural assets. After arriving, you’ll get straight into exploring the ecological park. Underwater rivers, made of salt and fresh water, are the perfect climate for local wildlife. Keep an eye out for secret caves, too, which were once used by pirates to store their booty. Before things wrap up, you’ll stop at picturesque Bacardi Island, where you can swim in window-clear waters, relax in hammocks or laze on sugar-soft sand.
La Romana, Dominican Republic
A Caribbean and Latin-fused favourite, it’s easy to see why Columbus labelled the Dominican Republic as ‘the fairest land under heaven’. It’s got all the tropical ingredients…
Arrives: 09:00
