Caribbean Port

Cozumel, Mexico : A Mexican Port which offers terrific scuba, snorkeling and swimming! Also, you can find duty-Free shopping and exciting dance-bars-restaurants all-in-one! A good example is "Carlos & Charlies" , a loud, Tequila- serving party-bar you will NEVER, EVER forget!

Ocho Rios, Jamaica : A Jamaican Port featuring Rum Factories, Mountainous terrain, white sandy beaches, Duty-Free Shopping along with pesky young locals who will try to be your Sightseeing Guide in Jamaica. Avoid these youngsters and you will be way ahead! Visit Duns Rivers Falls, a site which is supposedly a once in a lifetime event . To climb the falls with other tourists who are deadly tired when finished with this treacherous undertaking. We strongly suggest you wear shoes without slippery soles! We strongly suggest you avoid this site if you are short of breath, have heart problems or are over 65 years of age! But if you are young, young at heart or just want a physical challenge, Duns Rivers Falls is for you!

Grand Cayman, Island : The actual port of George Town is clean, very hot and therefore, without taking a water bottle with you, a local walk can be devastatingly difficult to navigate and explore in the heat of the average day. This city itself is picturesque, like out of a storybook. This port is the most expensive for shopping in the entire Caribbean. The average starting price for a tee shirt is $15.00! Grand Cayman Island is the only Caribbean port where local (Cayman) dollars are worth more than the U.S. Dollar. The Caymans' financial stability has much, if not all to do with the International Banking Facilities which are strewn throughout the Caymans. These banks support a great portion of the local economy with its huge world-wide financial holdings. Cayman banks are where many depositors from all over the world keep their money from the prying eyes of their local governmental banking and taxing authorities! The Caymans boast perfect weather, all-year-round with beautiful beaches and meticulously-monitored, beautifully clear and clean seas which surround these Islands. Beach and Water Conservation as well as environmental concerns are a real PRIORITY in this part of the Caribbean!

San Juan (Puerto Rico) : Puerto Rico is a US territory and therefore, there is no extra charge to call the USA on your cell phone! Yes .. there are cell phone towers throughout San Juan! San Juan boasts of the very best locally made Rum in the world. Old San Juan city is where most cruise ships dock or make this their home port. A short walk from the ship to the old city with its local shops and variety of stores is a very unique experience for the tourist ...and, once again, it is ALL Duty Free!! San Juan's beaches are superb for swimming, snorkeling or just basking in the Puerto Rican Sun! Yyou can find many a ship captain who will be happy to take you out to fish or dive among the many wrecks around San Juan harbor. Casinos are quite numerous throughout San Juan as are hotel-casinos. No tax is charged on shopping items or souvenirs throughout Puerto Rico. Finally, the city of San Juan boasts the very best in nightlife in the entire Caribbean! Dance Clubs are HOT in San Juan.

St. Thomas (U. S. Virgin Islands) : A gorgeous city, Charlotte Amalie, it drifts into a harbor from mountainous surroundings which rise up to as much as 1,000 feet. You can look down into the harbor and at one time, you can see from ten to fifteen cruise ships spotted throughout the aqua seas of St. Thomas. The very rich and the very poor live part or fulltime in St. Thomas. St Thomas was, at one time, thecapital of piracy throughout the Caribbean. Blackbeard the pirate is said to have make Charlotte Amalie his home and headquarters of his criminal activities. There are, in fact, historic museums where you can view some of the pirate collections of once-buried treasures! Beautiful scenery, golden
beaches .. And the very best Pina Coladas are said to be served anywhere in the Caribbean .. On the island of St. Thomas.

St. John (Side Tour) : By the way, we can't forget St. John, one of the few pristine U. S. Wildlife Preserves in the Tropics! Great place to snorkel, dive, or just swim right along with natures most beautiful tropical wildlife .. Fish, turtles, Sting Rays .. Etc. *Usually the St. Johns land tour is really a unique experience, but ... this, as most tours, are at an optional fee. It is suggested you look to your cruise line to book your tours .... this is just to make sure that if you are, in fact, late getting back to the ship ... if your tour is sponsored by the cruise line, the ship will actually wait for your return. If you select an independent tour and you are late, you are probably OUT OF LUCK!!!!!!!!

St. Maarten: This Island is truly unique among the Caribbean ports. There is a Dutch Side and a French Side. The Dutch side is where the cruise ships dock or tender their passengers into port. The French side is about 40 minutes ride in a van or taxi to the other side of this picturesque island. You can gamble in a Dutch Side Casino or just walk down the Main Street and find dozens of small jewelry shops and liquor shops and bars and think they just never end! The walk, once again, requires a water bottle.. The weather is normally very hot most all year around and can be extremely difficult to navigate unless you have been wise enough to wear comfortable shoes! The local beaches are right nearby unless you are more daring. The French side offers a semi-nude beach and a Totally Nude Beach . If you are daring .. Try it they say its very invigorating taking a swim in the tropical waters of Orient beach .. For me, its just a simple bathing suit that makes me feel that there is something between myself and the FISH!

Nassau, Bahamas : This former British colony continues to uphold many UK traditions including the original government buildings and the police uniforms! You may choose to simply enjoy watching a Nassau Traffic Patrolman directing horse-drawn carriages, cars, buses and trucks through the busy intersections and thoroughfares of Nassau! Fishing is said to be some of the very best in the Caribbean. Sightseeing offers many interesting and historic places and past events illustrated therein, will keep your interest for hours at a time. Mini-Submarines give the tourist an up-close view of the many species of tropical wildlife reside in and throughout local waters. A camera is primary on your the list of items you MUST bring with you on any trip to the Caribbean. A Colorful, picturesque spot with happy people will trigger your memory back to this capital of the Bahamas, Nassau!