DECEMBER 23, 2008 - JANUARY 6, 2009
HOLIDAY CRUISE: Miami Roundtrip
The Six-Star Crystal Serenity
Itinerary
December 23 - Miami, Florida
December 24-25 - Cruising the Caribbean Sea
December 26 - Tortola, BVI
December 27 - St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
December 28 - St. Barts, French West Indies
December 29 - Antigua, West Indies
December 30 - St. Lucia, West Indies
December 31 - Barbados, West Indies
January 1 - Cruising the Caribbean Sea
January 2 - Curaçao, Dutch West Indies
January 3 - Aruba, Dutch West Indies
January 4-5 - Cruising the Caribbean Sea & Atlantic Ocean
January 6 - Miami, Florida
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tortola - Tortola is the largest of the 50 British Virgin Islands. In Road Town, the seat of government, the Union Jack proudly flies above the residence of the British-appointed governor.
As part of the turbulent history of this region, pirates and other European adventurers, famous seamen such as Blackbeard, Kidd and Francis Drake, plied the waters of this magical area.
Barbados - Barbados offers sun-drenched beaches, clear blue-green waters and cool trade winds. Inland are lovingly preserved plantation houses, lush sugar cane fields and fragrant gardens. This charming former British colony is one of the most stable independent Caribbean nations. Reminders of British rule abound, from cricket fields to Lord Nelson's statue and the original Trafalgar Square. Don't miss Bridgetown's bustling Careenage and the shops on Broad Street, which offer exceptional deals on luxury imports from Britain.
St. Lucia - Quaint bays, lush landscapes and delightful strains of the Creole language are part of the magic that emanates from St. Lucia. Birthplace of Josephine, the Empress of France and wife of Napoleon, French heritage is evident throughout the island. However, now that it is an independent country within the British Commonwealth, St. Lucia also possesses an English charisma. Look for its charming buildings and vehicles, driven on the left-hand side of the road in true British style.
St. Barts - This charming, slow-paced island attracts tourists year-round to its shores. Descendants of settlers from Brittany and Normandy operate its tiny inns, shops and restaurants. The graceful meadows surrounded by low stone fences, spectacular beaches, the small volcanic mountains and the quaint Creole-style villages are just several of the alluring aspects of this tranquil island.
Curaçao - Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is characterized by story-book Dutch architecture, waterfront promenades, fine shopping and a colorful floating market. Located in the southern Caribbean, just 38 miles north of Venezuela, it is both the wealthiest and the largest of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles. A harmonious blend of Dutch, Caribbean, African and South American cultures makes Willemstad unique among the Caribbean ports of call.
Aruba - Combining Dutch efficiency and Caribbean charm, Aruba has become one of the most popular playgrounds in the Caribbean, boasting sophisticated resorts and casinos, with its dry and sunny climate year-round. Its distinctive beauty lies in the stark contrast between the sea and its countryside. Next to arid deserts, which host an array of wild rock formations, curiously bent divi-divi trees and cactus jungles, are magnificent beaches that shelve into transparent blue waters.
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