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OUR 2009 Cruise to Southern and Eastern Caribbean Happy 50th Birthday Randy! |
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| Day | Port | Arrival | Departure | Activity |
| Friday, April 24, 2009 | Fort Lauderdale | 5:00 PM | ||
| Saturday, April 25, 2009 | At Sea | |||
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 | At Sea | |||
| Monday, April 27, 2009 | San Juan Puerto Rico | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Shopping, touring on our own, maybe beach day |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 | St. Thomas, Virgin Islands | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | The Magic of Butterflies, Birds & Fauna (Departs 9:00AM) |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2009 | Basseterre, St. Kitts | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | St Kitts Scenic Railway Tour (Departs 8:30AM) |
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Roseau, Dominica | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Irie Safari Champagne Snorkel (Departs 9:15AM) |
| Friday, May 01, 2009 | Bridgetown, Barbados | 4:00 AM | 11:55 PM | Barbados Turtle Encounter (Departs 8:30AM) |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | Castries St. Lucia | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Shopping, touring on our own, maybe beach day |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | Soufriere St. Lucia | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | stop for fueling only |
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 | Antiqua | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Best of Antigua Tour (Departs 8:30AM) |
| Monday, May 04, 2009 | Philipsburg St. Maarten | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Beach day and shopping |
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 | Road Town Tortola | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Tortola Secrets Tour (Departs 9:00AM) |
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 | At Sea | |||
| Thursday, May 07, 2009 | Half Moon Cay | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Beach Day |
| Friday, May 08, 2009 | Fort Lauderdale | 7:00 AM | so sad ... Back to the real world! | |
| The Magic of Butterflies, Birds & Fauna (Departs 9:00AM) | ||||
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Approximately 3 - 3½ Hours
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| Welcome to St. Thomas' photographer's dream tour. You’ll find yourself surrounded by hundreds of the world's most beautiful butterflies in a lush tropical garden that is the playground of these "flowers of the sky." Observe the life cycle of these fascinating creatures as they change from eggs to caterpillars to chrysalis before their final transformation to butterflies. The guide will explain the extraordinary miracle of metamorphosis. High over Magen's Bay visit another nature trail in beautiful St. Peters Estate, which abounds with countless tropical foliage, flowers, orchids and fruit trees. Feed the parrots, lovebirds and lorikeets in a tropical "jungle" setting with gurgling waterfalls. See beautiful peacocks and enjoy a tropical drink. Feel free to explore the rest of the estate with spectacular views from Crown Mountain before your return to town or your ship. | ||||
| St Kitts Scenic Railway Tour (Departs 8:30AM) | ||||
| Approximately 3 Hours | ||||
| No trip to this two-island federation is complete without traveling on the St Kitts Scenic Railway--a narrow gauge railroad built a century ago to deliver sugar cane to the mills in Basseterre. See the entire island from the comfort of double-deck railcars. The upper level features a spacious open-air observation deck; the lower level provides air-conditioned comfort with expansive vaulted windows. Island ambiance is evoked with comfortable rattan furniture, complimentary specialty drinks, island music and a colorful narrative history of the Caribbean. The railway hugs the coastline with rippling fields of sugarcane stretching from the shoreline up to the mountains, 4,000 feet above sea level, crossing steel bridges spanning deep ghuts or canyons, and winding through villages and farms, past old sugar estates, abandoned sugar mills and windmills. Then, a scenic drive along the coast offers excellent vistas of Brimstone Fortress--the Gibraltar of the West Indies--and views of the island of Nevis where American statesman Alexander Hamilton was born. | ||||
| Irie Safari Champagne Snorkel (Departs 9:15AM) | ||||
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Approximately 3 Hours
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| It's just a 15-minute drive south of Roseau through the picturesque village of Pointe Michel to the watersports facility at Champagne. Champagne is Dominica's premier diving and snorkeling site and rates among the top five snorkeling sites in the Caribbean. Underwater geothermal springs vent gasses in the form of thousands of warm bubbles giving you a feeling of swimming through a giant glass of Champagne. The reef here is quite spectacular with a myriad of sea life including sponges, lobster, parrot fish and a resident population of hawksbill turtles. You will be outfitted with high quality snorkeling gear and given an orientation of the facility and the adventure that awaits you on the reef. Tours of the reef are led by professional PADI-certified dive masters who will instruct you on the correct use of your gear and brief you on what you are likely to see and experience once in the water. After your tour, enjoy the comfort and convenience of showers and changing rooms, refreshments, a gift shop and our sundeck overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. | ||||
| Barbados Turtle Encounter (Departs 8:30AM) | ||||
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Approximately 3 hours
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| Enjoy a powerboat ride along the beautiful west coast of Barbados, gliding past beautiful palm-fringed beaches, through crystal-clear water to your destination at Turtle Bay. Experienced guides will equip you with your snorkel gear, instruction and some interesting information about the lives and habits of turtles. Then it's time to swim with these tame and friendly creatures. A waterproof camera is a must to capture this exceptional experience! After your turtle encounter, you'll stop at a nice beach to relax. Stroll, swim and enjoy a rum punch or cool drink on the beach. Complimentary banana or doughnut rides, snorkel equipment, beach toys and kayaks are available at the beach--fun for all ages! | ||||
| Best of Antigua Tour (Departs 8:30AM) | ||||
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Approximately 3 Hours
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| Indulge yourself in the magnificent colonial history of Antigua. Due to its strategic location and natural harbors, Antigua was the ideal setting for the British Fleet in the Caribbean during most of the 17th and 18th centuries. This historical and scenic island tour provides you the opportunity to witness the intriguing colonial architecture, stunning views and vibrant Caribbean-style elegance of the island. Your journey of discovery begins as you travel aboard your air conditioned motor coach and bypass the remnants of old sugar mills set in the green rolling hills. Your first photo stop will be at the Block House, an ancient fort standing 400 feet above sea level, watching over the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Moving on to Shirley Heights Lookout, you’ll experience the most breathtaking view on the island overlooking English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard. On a clear day, you can see the volcanic island of Montserrat. Your final stop and the highlight of your day will be Nelson’s Dockyard. Made famous by Lord Horatio Nelson, this fantastic shipyard is the only remaining Georgian naval base still in operation. Now restored as a colonial village, it is a treasure trove for the discoverer in you. A short walking tour of the area is included along with refreshments at an 18th century Inn. | ||||
| Tortola Secrets Tour (Departs 9:00AM) | ||||
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Approximately 3 hours
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| Discover the charms of Tortola from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach. Your tour starts from the cruise pier in Road Town and follows the coast road towards the east of the island. Stunning views are seen of the surrounding islands and waterways. On arrival in East End, the original settlement on Tortola, the route ascends the hills to follow the ridgeline. Stops are made en route for photos before you arrive at Skyworld. Here you can sample a refreshing complimentary drink and browse in the small souvenir shop while enjoying the dramatic panoramic views of the surrounding islands from the highest vehicle-accessible point on the island. After 20 minutes, the tour continues along the ridge of the island before descending to the north shore, passing through several small fishing hamlets. Watch for the famous Bombas Shack--home of the infamous Full Moon Parties. Cross the island at its narrowest point before arriving at Pusser's Landing at the West End. Here, the attractive little marina provides an opportunity for 15 minutes of souvenir shopping at Pusser's, and other spice and craft shops. Continue along the south shore of Tortola back to the pier. | ||||