Southern Caribbean Cruise - Itinerary
Christopher Columbus was the first tourist to come through the Caribbean, remarking “I saw so many islands that I hardly knew to which I should go first.” Columbus described the Caribbean thusly: “the soil, so beautiful and rich, the mountains, full of trees, so lofty that they seem to reach the sky, the singing nightingales, (and) parrot birds of a thousand sorts.” Princess Cruise Lines gives you the opportunity to visit some of these islands and, at the same time, indulge in the amenities and enjoy the intimacy afforded on your magnificent Princess ship.
San Juan, approaching her 500th birthday, boasts a rich heritage. St. Lucia is striking with its hidden coves and sprawling banana plantations. In Barbados, explore its rich English history by touring the Sunbury Plantation House. One could stay a year at Antigua and spend each day at a different beach; and at St. Maarten, grab a bite at the public market in Marigot or visit the galleries along the Maho Bay strip. St. Thomas is just what most people visualize when they think of the Caribbean – colored with pastel-painted buildings, lined with powder-white beaches, and offering stunning panoramas from Skyline Drive, St. Thomas makes the perfect final stop before you return to San Juan.
The sequence of touring and days may be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedule changes, etc. Hotels listed subject to availability. Meal inclusions may vary by departure.
Day - Port
1 - San Juan
2 - At Sea
3 - Barbados
4 - St. Lucia
5 - Antigua
6 - St. Maarten
7 - St. Thomas
8 - San Juan
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Approaching her 500th birthday, Puerto Rico's San Juan is a city with a rich heritage and a wealth of modern conveniences. Stroll the cobbled streets of Old San Juan, with her massive fortresses and shaded plazas, or grab a towel and head for the white-sand beach.
Barbados
An idyllic Caribbean getaway, Barbados offers watersports, beautiful beaches and a rich English history. Tour the Sunbury Plantation House, wander fascinating Harrison's Cave or visit the Mount Gay Rum Factory for a tasting of their famous rum.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia is striking, with its hidden coves and sprawling banana plantations. Gaze at the landmark twin Piton volcanoes rising sharply out of the western sea, and wander through the capital city of Castries to shop the lively Castries Market.
Antigua
Boasting a beach for every day of the year, Antigua can satisfy any urge for activity or relaxation. Visit the popular English Harbor (home of Nelson's Dockyard) and Fort Berkeley.
St. Maarten
Consisting of a French side and a Dutch side, St. Maarten is one of the most visited of the Caribbean islands. Grab a bite at the public market in Marigot, shop the duty-free boutiques of Phillipsburg or visit the galleries and casino along the Maho Bay strip.
St. Thomas
Colored with pastel-painted warehouses and the ruby walls of Fort Christian, St. Thomas is perfect for passing time. Explore powder-white beaches or capture beautiful Caribbean panoramas from Skyline Drive. You can also visit the famous Blackbeard Castle.
