Shore excursion
Small-group or private tour in port, timed to the ship.
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Eastern Caribbean Cruises
St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan.
Beaches, shopping and old forts: the classic first cruise with ports that are easy to love.
Overview
Why Eastern Caribbean.
Eastern Caribbean itineraries typically call at St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan and a private island. The ports are beach-forward and easy, with shopping, forts and short excursions, which makes this the classic first cruise.
Highlights
What Eastern Caribbean does best.
01First cruise
02Beaches
03Family
When to go
Best: November – April
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Things to do
Build the days around Eastern Caribbean.
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Fishing charter in port
Half-day charter that returns well before all-aboard.
Beach club day pass
Loungers, pool and lunch a short ride from the pier.
Snorkel or reef trip
Boat to the reef with gear, from the port.
Hotel the night before
Fly in a day early, stay near the port, board relaxed.
Airport to ship transfer
Private car or shared shuttle, both directions.
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