Jewels of the Northern Caribbean

Grand Bahama Island is one of the most popular in The Bahamas chain, with its postcard-perfect beaches made of sand that shimmers like pearls, fronting clear waters in every hue of blue. Alongside its beaches, the island is known for its reef-lined coves, mangrove swamps, golf courses and friendly locals. Ships will dock at Lucayan Harbour.

Top Things to Do in Grand Bahama Island:

• explore Lucayan National Park
• enjoy the local speciality, Conch Salad
• shop at Port Lucaya Marketplace
• swim with the pigs at Crystal Beach

Freeport, located on Grand Bahama Island is known for its bustling marketplace where visitors can explore local crafts and sample traditional Bahamian fare. Just outside the city, the Lucayan National Park features one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, presenting an excellent opportunity for eco-tourists to connect with the island's unique geological features. For a more relaxed experience, Taino Beach is popular for its soft sands and tranquil waters, ideal for an afternoon of leisure after the morning’s adventures.

Grand Bahama Island is one of the most popular in The Bahamas chain, with its postcard-perfect beaches made of sand that shimmers like pearls, fronting clear waters in every hue of blue. Alongside its beaches, the island is known for its reef-lined coves, mangrove swamps, golf courses and friendly locals. Ships will dock at Lucayan Harbour.

Top Things to Do in Grand Bahama Island:

• explore Lucayan National Park
• enjoy the local speciality, Conch Salad
• shop at Port Lucaya Marketplace
• swim with the pigs at Crystal Beach

Freeport, located on Grand Bahama Island is known for its bustling marketplace where visitors can explore local crafts and sample traditional Bahamian fare. Just outside the city, the Lucayan National Park features one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, presenting an excellent opportunity for eco-tourists to connect with the island's unique geological features. For a more relaxed experience, Taino Beach is popular for its soft sands and tranquil waters, ideal for an afternoon of leisure after the morning’s adventures.

Grand Bahama Island is one of the most popular in The Bahamas chain, with its postcard-perfect beaches made of sand that shimmers like pearls, fronting clear waters in every hue of blue. Alongside its beaches, the island is known for its reef-lined coves, mangrove swamps, golf courses and friendly locals. Ships will dock at Lucayan Harbour.

Top Things to Do in Grand Bahama Island:

• explore Lucayan National Park
• enjoy the local speciality, Conch Salad
• shop at Port Lucaya Marketplace
• swim with the pigs at Crystal Beach

On Long Island, Gordon’s Beach reveals a more intimate, untamed and almost hidden side of the Bahamas. Here, cliffs sculpted by the ocean and long stretches of deserted beach define the landscape. Inland, the roads lead you to welcoming, authentic villages where it is a pleasure to wander. Nearby, fascinating natural sites await travellers in search of adventure: Dean’s Blue Hole, a striking deep blue marine sinkhole, and Hamilton’s Cave, one of the most impressive underground caves in the Bahamas.

In the north-west of the Dominican Republic, San Fernando de Monte Cristi reveals spectacular coastal landscapes including wild beaches, mangroves, and limestone formations sculpted by the elements. Dominated by the imposing El Morro, a monumental headland with spectacular views over striking rock formations, this unspoilt region invites exploration in the heart of Monte Cristi National Park, renowned for its breathtaking panoramas and biodiversity. You will have the choice between sailing through the mangroves to Isla Cabra and its crystal-clear waters or a more active discovery of the national park’s coastal trails to enjoy superb views over the coastline. The town of Monte Cristi is the ideal place for a stroll, offering an authentic and peaceful atmosphere, with historic architecture and local cafés.

Rolling golf courses unravel along pristine coastline while caves plunge deep into forest-coated mountains and fields of sugar cane wave in the sea breeze. La Romana opens up the Dominican Republic's charms and serves as a jumping-off point for the Cotubanamá National Park. Ships will dock at the cruise terminal.

Top Things to Do in La Romana:

• relax and play on Catalina Island
• spend the day in Santo Domingo
• explore the village of Altos de Chavón
• cruise the Chavón River
• tour the Dominican countryside