8 Caribbean cruise ports you'll love the most [+1 not in article]
- San Juan, Puerto Rico | The Spanish built an enormous wall to protect their New World City from pirates. Today, San Juan’s fascinating history as well as its lively shops and restaurants make it a must see.
- Montego Bay, Jamaica | Montego Bay has the crystal clear waters and the famous beaches you’ve been dreaming about. If you need a break from the beach, take a walk down the Hip Strip (that’s Gloucester Avenue on your map).
- Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie’s duty-free shopping is a big draw and people shop for jewelry, liquor and perfume. Its pretty beaches, good snorkeling are the Caribbean at its best.
- Willemstad, Curacao | Willemstad’s colorful UNESCO-recognized old town is an amazing place to disembark. Enjoy the beautiful pastel buildings, the duty-free shopping and the delicious lunch you’ll find at the old market.
- Falmouth, Jamaica | Jamaica’s newest cruise port has been built on the waterfront of an old British town filled with historic Georgian architecture. Since the port is only a few years old, you’ll find authentic Jamaica at your fingertips.
- Nassau, Bahamas | Pirate-loving kids (and adults) will love Nassau’s vivid history. This popular cruise port also has a beautiful old town with backstreets hiding delicious restaurants and intriguing shops.
- Fort-de-France, Martinique | French-speaking Fort-de-France is Martinique’s capital and a busy commercial center. You’ll find delicious French-Caribbean cuisine, a historic fort and good shopping to explore.
- Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Ocho Rios has a bit of everything. Swim-up bars and dance halls on the one hand and zipline and eco-tours on the other. You could enjoy a little bit of both.
Published November 24, 2014
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