Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule don‘t seem to have influenced the locals‘ philosophy too much: “it‘s better to avoid something than to face something”.

A magnet for yachts from many ports, tiny Tortola in the British Virgin Islands is a haven for those seeking the classic pleasures of beaches and crystal waters.

Catalina Island is Costa‘s private beach and your escape from everyday life. Enjoy volleyball, a barbeque, merengue dancing and island music while sipping your favorite cocktail from the beach bar.

Samaná (Santa Bárbara de Samaná) is a town on the Samaná Peninsula, in the Dominican Republic. It overlooks Samaná Bay, which plays host to thousands of humpback whales during winter’s mating season. Nearby, the Whale Museum‘s prime attraction is a huge whale skeleton. The town‘s waterfront promenade, the Malecón, has restaurants and bars. In the bay, Cayo Levantado is a tiny island known for its palm-lined beaches.

A stop in Amber Cove is synonymous with authentic experiences. In fact, the port of Amber Cove is one of the most beautiful destinations of the Caribbean, far from the usual tourist traps. Get off the beaten track to discover the richness of the Bay of Puerto Plata. Visit the ranch of Don Fernando amid coffee plantations, banana, and sugar cane. Take a detour and pass by the impressive Fort San Felipe, an imposing vestige of the colonial past of the island. If you are presented with the opportunity, visit the countryside to discover traditional culture and share a meal with the locals. Make unforgettable memories before our cruise resumes its course.

The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Take the time to explore Cockburn town‘s wonderful selection of historical buildings including many Burmudian and Colonial style buildings and ruins. That‘s just the beginning of all the things to see and do in Grand Turk.

Voted on of the best ports in the entire Caribbean basin, Barbados offers natural beauty, attractions, and endless stretches of pink and white sand beaches.

Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule don‘t seem to have influenced the locals‘ philosophy too much: “it‘s better to avoid something than to face something”.