March 18 - April 1, 2018
Mar 18 Fort Lauderdale Check In 12:30pm-3:00pm 4:00PM
Mar 19 At Sea
Mar 20 At Sea
Mar 21 St Thomas 7:00AM 10:00PM
Mar 22 St Kitts 9:00AM 6:00PM
Mar 23 Antigua 8:00AM 5:00PM
Mar 24 Martinique 8:00AM 5:00PM
Mar 25 Barbados 8:00AM 5:00PM
Mar 26 Trinidad (Port Of Sp 8:00AM 5:00PM
Mar 27 At Sea
Mar 28 Curacao 8:00AM 10:00PM
Mar 29 Aruba 7:00AM 5:00PM
Mar 30 At Sea
Mar 31 At Sea
Apr 01 Fort Lauderdale 7:00AM
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Antigua

Mar 23
Antigua : The largest of the British
Leeward Islands, Antigua (pronounced an-tee-ga)
boasts one of the Caribbean's most
spectacular coastlines with secluded coves
and sun-drenched beaches. The island's
rolling hills are dotted with stone sugar
mills, relics from the bygone era when sugar
was king. Historic Nelson's Dockyard, where
Admiral Horatio Nelson quartered his fleet
in 1784, attests to Antigua's long and
colorful nautical history during colonial
times. And St. John's, the island's bustling
capital, offers visitors a wealth of
boutiques, restaurants and pubs.
Excursion
: Dolphin Encounter
your side as you play
games and pet, hug or even give a kiss to
the dolphin.
Martinique

Mar 24
TMartiniqued :To the Arawak,
Martinique was their treasured "isle of
flowers." Lying in the Lesser Antilles
between Dominica and St. Lucia, the island
is a tropical paradise of dense rain forest,
rolling savanna and stunning beaches. The
rich volcanic soil nourishes banana
plantations and pineapple fields as well as
mangoes, papayas, lemons, limes, and West
Indian cherries. Little wonder that Columbus
praised Martinique as the "best, most
fertile, most delightful, and most charming
land in the world." Martinique's cultural
heritage is as rich and bountiful as its
soil. The island has been governed by France
for over three centuries. Today an overseas
department of France, the island boasts a
culture that is a unique and zesty blend of
French, Caribbean, African and Middle
Eastern influences, resulting in that spicy
combination called Créole. Créole culture is
reflected in Martinique's architecture,
cuisine, language, and music. For years the
mayor of Fort-de-France was the
internationally acclaimed Créole poet Aimé
Césaire.
Excursion
: Martinique 4X4 Adventure
09:30AM - 01:30PM
Approx. 4 hours
Your journey begins when you board your
air-conditioned four-wheel-drive vehicle and
depart Fort-de-France for the interior. Your
safari travels back roads through banana
plantations, fording small streams, to La
Palourde Forest. Enjoy the lesser seen
backcountry on your drive, passing banana
plantations, fording streams and
encountering a variety of lush vegetation en
route to a river in the rainforest. Listen
to the sounds of the jungle and observe
nature's beauty all around you while you sit
and relax with a refreshing beverage in the
inner forest area known as Coeur Bouliki.
Your return drive will take you on another
route with marvelous views of the bay en
route to your ship.
Barbados

Mar 25
Barbados : Barbados is one of the
few Caribbean islands solely colonized by
one nation. It's no wonder Bajans describe
their country as being "more English than
England sheself," surnames like Worthing and
Hastings abound. But look around and you
know you're not in England: rich and fertile
tropical fields meet a glistening, azure
sea. The soft pastels of old chattel houses
blend with the vibrant reds, oranges, and
greens of roadside fruit stands. In short,
Barbados exudes a charm all its own. Perhaps
it is due to Bajan culture, that celebrated
blend of English tradition and the African
heritage brought to the island by slaves
imported to work the sugar plantations. The
potent brew which results flavors every
aspect of island life, from music, dance and
art, to religion, language and food.
Excursion
: - Harrison's Cave : Named for Thomas
Harrison, an early settler who owned much of
the land in the area in the 1700s,
Harrison's Cave is a breathtakingly
beautiful, crystallized limestone cavern
that stretches over two miles. After you
arrive, you'll step into an electric tram
and descend down into the cave. Gaze in
wonder as you pass flowing streams, deep
pools of crystal clear water and towering
columns, stalactites, stalagmites and
delicate formations.
See the majestic 50-foot-high "Cathedral,"
the cave's largest chamber, as well as a
thunderous 40-foot-high waterfall that
cascades into a blue-green lake.
The historic Sharon Moravian Church. Dating
back to 1799, this exquisite church remains
one of the area's few 18th century
structures unspoiled by modifications or
alterations.
Trinadad

Mar 26
Trinidad : Trinidad, the birthplace
of steel pan and calypso music, is one of
the Caribbean's most vibrant and interesting
destinations. The island and its capital
city, Port of Spain, are both industrial and
cosmopolitan. In fact, Trinidad and Tobago
is the largest oil exporter in the Western
Hemisphere and one of the most
industrialized nations in the West Indies.
About the size of Delaware, the island of
Trinidad boasts a profusion of floral growth
and an incredibly diverse population. Once a
prime destination for business travelers, it
is now becoming a serious vacation
destination. There is plenty to see here,
from the Asa Wright Nature Center, devoted
to naturalists and bird watchers, to the
more traditional tourist attractions like
the Queen's Park Savannah, the Royal Botanic
Gardens, and the Magnificent Seven, a strand
of impressive colonial houses reflecting
Trinidad's unique heritage. Port of Spain
serves as your gateway to this lush tropical
island with echoes of its colonial past.
Excursion
: Maracas Waterfall Hike
09:15AM - 01:15PM
Your tour begins with a short drive to St.
Joseph, the oldest town in Trinidad and
Tobago. Upon arriving, you'll tour St.
Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, one of the
first buildings constructed in the town in
1815, and stroll around the town square.
Re-board your transportation for a scenic,
one hour drive to Maracas Valley, where
you'll start on a 45-minute nature walk to
the magnificent 300-foot tall Maracas
Waterfall, situated in the upper part of the
valley. Along the way, your guide will point
out interesting flora and fauna.
At the falls, capture the breathtaking
beauty with photos, take a dip in the cool
mountain water and enjoy a complimentary
bottle of cold water. Once you are refreshed
hike back down to the starting point and
your waiting transportation back to the
pier.
Curacao

Mar 28
Curacao : Historians still contend
over which European adventurer first spied
the largest island in the former Netherlands
Antilles. Some historians claim the honor
for Alonzo de Ojeda; other historians
champion Amerigo Vespucci. Little does it
matter; today's travelers are content to
bask beneath sunny skies cooled by the trade
winds. Lying some 40 miles off Venezuela,
Curaçao boasts a landscape that is dramatic,
stark, and volcanic. In contrast,
Willemstad, the capital, seems a cozy Dutch
haven with its neat row houses. And while
those gabled and tiled roofs illustrate the
island's heritage, the bright, pastel houses
speak pure Caribbean. Islanders themselves
reflect this same colorful contrast: over 50
different nationalities have come to call
Curaçao their home.
Excursion
: Dolphin Encounter
10:30AM - 01:30PM
3 hours
Interact with these naturally playful
creatures of the sea with no swimming skills
required. You will wade in the warm waters
and stand on a submerged platform, which
allows you access to the dolphins. The
trainer will be by your side as you play
games and pet, hug or even give a kiss to
the dolphin.
Aruba

Mar 29
Aruba : . Dutch influence still
lingers on this balmy Caribbean island, part
of the former Netherlands Antilles until its
independence in 1986. Aruba is a contrast:
the island's arid interior is dotted with
cactus and windswept divi-divi trees while
secluded coves and sandy beaches make up its
coast. Aruba's long and colorful heritage is
reflected in its dialect. Called Papiamento,
it is a tongue that combines elements of
Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, African
and English.
Excursion
: Atlantis Submarine Expedition : An
unforgettable voyage to the depth of 130
feet in the Caribbean Sea is an exciting way
to discover the spectacular marine life off
Aruba's coast. A guided tour aboard the
largest passenger submarine fleet in the
world is an eco-friendly adventure in
air-conditioned comfort. The submarine is
U.S. Coast Guard approved.
Explore the wonders of the deep without
getting wet! Gaze out large viewing portals
at the colorful marine life of the Caribbean
at the Barcadera Reef. View two shipwrecks
and learn their history from your
professional crew. With schools of tropical
fish, sponges and coral gardens, the variety
of sea creatures is dazzling, and an
exotic-fish chart helps you identify all
that you see.
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