Sail out of Miami and into the Eastern Caribbean for five days aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Destiny ship. The itinerary sails for a day, then stops in Grand Turk and both Half Moon Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas before returning to port in Miami. Experience the Eastern Caribbean through port excursions such as clear kayaking, riding a dune buggy, snorkeling with stingrays, horseback riding, guided shopping tours, 4x4 safari tour and light tackle fishing.
Four cabin styles are available on the Destiny: interior (no window), ocean view, balcony and suite. Also on board is a water slide, nine-hole mini-golf course, salon, fitness center, sauna, arcade, kids' clubs, casino, theater, sports bar, comedy club, Internet lounge and dining options including a pizzeria, three daily buffets, two upscale restaurants and sushi bar.
Carnival Cruise Lines
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Spend 10 days sailing the Eastern Caribbean on Princess Cruises' Emerald Princess ship. The cruise sails out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and stops in Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Princess Cays. Three days at sea are also included. Cruisers have the opportunity to explore port excursions such as a catamaran cruise to the Pitons, Soufriere Island, Sunbury Plantation, 4x4 safari, Flower Forest, canopy ziplining, glass-bottom boat tour and snorkeling.
The Emerald Princess offers five cabin styles: inside, ocean view, ocean view obstructed (a lower-priced ocean view room with a lifeboat hanging outside the window), balcony and suite. Dine around the clock at eateries such as an Italian restaurant, afternoon tea, steak house, grill, cigar lounge and 24-hour room service. The Emerald also offers an outdoor theater, adults-only pool area, digital golf simulators, library, wedding chapel, art gallery and auctions, four hot tubs and lap pool.
Princess Cruises
800-774-6237
princess.com
Enjoy more than a week's trip to the Eastern Caribbean with Royal Caribbean International's eight-night trip. The itinerary leaves Miami and includes two days sailing to reach Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, then stops at Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Labadee, Haiti, before one more day at sea and returning to Miami. Port excursions include the Arawak Aqua Park, Labadee historic walking tour, Magen's Beach, Jungle Island, San Juan guided sightseeing tour, kayaking, San Juan fortresses and a tour of Blackbeard's Castle.
Select from four cabin styles aboard the Liberty of the Seas: inside, ocean view, balcony and suite. Passengers in all cabins may take advantage of the on-board Whirlpools, rock climbing wall, ice-skating rink, cooking academy, fitness center, full-size boxing ring, kids' clubs and eateries such as an Italian restaurant, steak house, mystery dinner theater, pizzeria, '50s style diner, ice cream bar and coffee bar.
Royal Caribbean International
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
