It used to be said that when a pirate slept, he did not dream of Heaven but of being able to return to Nassau, Bahamas. Now pirates may be a thing of the past, but Nassau’s warm sunshine and tropical breezes still enchant travelers from all over the world. (more…)
Grand Cayman is gorgeous, and Jamaica is jumping, but if you want to enjoy the pure unspoiled beauty of the Caribbean, there is nowhere better than Isla Roatan, Honduras.
The island is the largest of a chain called the Bay Islands, lying just over 30 miles off the northern coast of Honduras. Christopher Columbus once stopped by, but for most of its history, Isla Roatan was an unprotected rest stop for seafarers and a hideout for pirates. (more…)
When it comes to relaxing and enjoying life, it’s possible that Jamaica wrote the soundtrack. When your cruise ship stops in Ocho Rios, you can almost hear the steel drums and the voices of Bob Marley or Jimmy Cliff playing in the wind.
The world first took notice of Ocho Rios in 1962 when it served as the backdrop for Ursula Andress’s stunning walk out of the water in the James Bond movie Dr. No. Since then, it has grown into a major tourist destination, and one of the most popular destinations for cruise ships. (more…)
The island of Cozumel, off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has seen a lot of history. From Mayan metropolis, to abandoned pirate hideout, to quiet fishing village, it has changed over the centuries. Its latest incarnation as tourist haven kicked off in the 1960s, when famed French diver Jacques Cousteau declared it one of the best places in the world for scuba diving, because of its startling and beautiful coral reefs.
The island’s natural beauty, rich history and excellent shopping guarantee it will be one of the most memorable ports of call on your cruise.
Every cruise line offers a wide variety of shore excursions in Cozumel (more…)
Nestled in the warm Western Caribbean, Grand Cayman is home to one of the most popular ports of call for cruise lines. With world-class beaches, high-class shopping, and colorful sea life in crystal clear turquoise waters, it’s easy to see why a visit to George Town is in such high demand.
The Cayman Islands are small. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman make up just 100 square miles of tropical paradise. (more…)
Five years in the works, including two years of construction, the joint project by Carnival Corporation and local businessman Jerry Hynds has created a cruise ship port like no other. The $62 million dollar Mahogany Bay Cruise Center can accommodate berthing of two post-Panamax class ships simultaneously; allowing for upwards of 8,000 passengers per day. (more…)
Q. If I book an outside cabin, will I get wet if it rains?