Eastern Caribbean Cruise - from St. John's - 118847

St. John's is the capital and the only deep-sea port in the mini-state of Antigua and Barbuda in the North-East Caribbean. Clear water and hundreds of beaches with fine sands surround the town. Since visitors can shop duty-free on the island, there are a large number of fashion boutiques, electronics shops and jewellers not far from the harbour at Heritage Quay. Traditional hand-crafted items, straw dolls, masks and exotic colourful fashion is on sale in what was once the slave district. The building that once housed the British colonial court is now home to the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda with artefacts from the colonial era and the time of the slave trade. On a hill overlooking the town sits St. John's Cathedral with its two large Georgian bell towers. The plantations in the surrounding area grow mainly sugar-cane.

Portsmouth is situated in the largest and most beautiful bay on the island of Dominica. The island is renowned for its yacht marina and the production of the traditional fishing boats. The English originally intended Portsmouth to be the capital, but after malaria broke out in the town in 1760, Roseau was chosen instead. Since Dominica is still for the most part untouched, it has a truly unique natural landscape. With 360 rivers, waterfalls, mountains up to 1600m high, rainforest, beaches and an intact underwater world, there is something for everyone here. The island's volcanic origins have left unique features such as the boiling sea, sulphur springs, thermal springs, mineral springs and sub-marine gas springs. The bay has also been referred to as the world's biggest jacuzzi!

Portsmouth is situated in the largest and most beautiful bay on the island of Dominica. The island is renowned for its yacht marina and the production of the traditional fishing boats. The English originally intended Portsmouth to be the capital, but after malaria broke out in the town in 1760, Roseau was chosen instead. Since Dominica is still for the most part untouched, it has a truly unique natural landscape. With 360 rivers, waterfalls, mountains up to 1600m high, rainforest, beaches and an intact underwater world, there is something for everyone here. The island's volcanic origins have left unique features such as the boiling sea, sulphur springs, thermal springs, mineral springs and sub-marine gas springs. The bay has also been referred to as the world's biggest jacuzzi!

Gustavia is the capital of St. Barth's, one of the Lesser Antilles Islands. The island belonged to Sweden for a spell during the 18th century and the town is named after the king at that time, Gustav III. Gustavia is characterised by its low stone and wooden houses. The many exclusive boutiques and tax-free luxury shops are the perfect place for a spot of shopping. In the evening, people congregate in the many restaurants and bars of the bustling town centre. Sights include: "Wall House", the historical museum of Saint Barth and the old bell tower. From Fort Gustave you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole island.

Gustavia is the capital of St. Barth's, one of the Lesser Antilles Islands. The island belonged to Sweden for a spell during the 18th century and the town is named after the king at that time, Gustav III. Gustavia is characterised by its low stone and wooden houses. The many exclusive boutiques and tax-free luxury shops are the perfect place for a spot of shopping. In the evening, people congregate in the many restaurants and bars of the bustling town centre. Sights include: "Wall House", the historical museum of Saint Barth and the old bell tower. From Fort Gustave you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole island.

Over 13 km long and with a population of 2,500, Virgin Gorda is the third-largest of the British Virgin Islands and a popular destination for yachtsmen and nature lovers. Virgin Gorda's greatest attraction (apart from the picturesque island capital of Spanish Town, which has an almost West-Indian feel to it) are the spectacular rock formations the "Natural Baths" - huge blocks of granite that surround the sandy bays in the South-West of the island and which are transformed into natural pools at low tide.

San Juan, the capital of the Greater Antilles island of Puerto Rico, is known as the 'oldest American city'. It was from here that the expeditions set out to explore the New World. The historic old town with the university, the fort 'La Fortaleza', the gothic cathedral and the historic buildings dating from the Spanish colonial era are all well worth a visit. Since 1983, San Juan has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 'New' San Juan boasts luxurious resorts, hotels, casinos and exclusive discos, while nature lovers can explore the nearby rainforest with its mountain lakes and waterfalls.