Tuesday, February 17, 2009

How to Choose the Best Caribbean Cruise

There are various cruise lines that offer Caribbean cruises. To know what the best Caribbean cruise is to take can be hard to find out.  Each cruise line will have unique things to offer to make your cruise special and memorable. It depends upon what your interests are as to what Caribbean cruise will be best for you. May I tell you about one of my very favorite cruises? The Heart of the Caribbean from Royal Caribbean is one of my very favorite cruises of all time.I had so much fun for eight days and seven nights. There was so much to do and enjoy! In my opinion it is the best Caribbean cruise.

This cruise starts in San Juan, Puerto Rico and visits the islands of the Caribbean for eight days.Everyday is filled with exciting adventures and activities on and off the ship.

First you dock in Oranjestad, Aruba which is located on the southern coast. The very important city of Aruba, Oranjestad, is the Dutch capital and it means "Orangetown.". The colorful Dutch colonial architecture is delightful to see. Here you can explore the island and see many wonderful sights such as the California Lighthouse by caravan. Oranjestad also has beautiful beaches and snorkeling is a great adventure.

The next stop that the ship docks at is off the Venezuelan coast at Willemstad, Curacao. Of the three "ABC" Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao), Curacao is the largest and most populated.In 1954 it separated from the Netherlands yet you will find that there is still a very strong Dutch influence in its architecture and its culture. You can explore the magnificent Hato Caves and underground lake here in Willemstad. What an awesome sight it was to see this underground world. There is also a trolley-train tour that is enjoyable.

The next stop will be on the northeastern coast of the Caribbean at Philipsburg, Saint Maarten. There are two sides to this island, the Dutch and French. On the Dutch side you can find beautiful jewelry, excellent beaches, and night festivities. The French side of the Caribbean is known for its nude beaches and clothing stores to shop in. Because of the many duty-free shops the island is known as a shopper's paradise. Jewelry, leather goods, tobacco, designer clothes are some of the things you find here.

Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands is the last stop for this fabualous cruise. Purchased by the United States, Saint Thomas has so much to offer. Here the shopping is excellent, the dining is magnificent, and the white sandy beaches are breathtaking. While you are in Saint Thomas you do not want to miss the spectacular view of Magens Bay from the very famous Drakes Seat.

I’m sure you can see why I think this is the best Caribbean cruise to take. You can enjoy the various onboard activities as well as the many breathtaking stops made which makes this trip truly memorable. Welcome to your dream vacation!

 

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