Ft. Lauderdale is sometimes called the Venice of America because of its many canals and waterways. Get a taste of the area’s nautical lifestyle by cruising the Intercoastal Waterway on an old-fashioned paddle wheeler. Other options include hopping aboard one of the popular water taxis or Venetian gondolas that glide down the historic New River that flows right through town. Visitors will find world-class shopping on famous Las Olas Boulevard, celebrated restaurants, and a cultural explosion in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District.

Cruise to Turks and Caicos and experience the sugar-white sand, brilliant blue waters, and the kaleidoscopic sea life that is plentiful in the Caribbean paradise. Without hyperbole, this is one of the world’s most photogenic spots. T&C, as it is sometimes called, is the ultimate fantasy-island destination—the screen saver in all its glorious reality. Grand Turk, a jewel of an isle, is awesomely rich in natural wonders. Ringed by translucent warm waters teeming with coral and fish, this Turks and Caicos cruise is a bonanza for divers, snorkelers and anglers.

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS
• Grand Turk Dune Buggy Safari
• Grand Turk Horseback Beach Ride & Swim
• Gibbs Cay Stingray Encounter & Beacvh
• Clear Kayaking & Walking Eco Safari
• Certified Scuba
• Ultimate Snorkeling

Explore the vibrant city of San Juan on a cruise to Puerto Rico. Take a stroll along and then past the old city walls and explore the colorful cobblestone streets of old San Juan—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site within the U.S. National Park Service. Taste your way through the city’s extraordinary culinary scene, immerse yourself in its colorful history, or just pull up at a beach and grab a local rum cocktail. Explore one of many excursions like El Yungue National Rainforest. Or a drive to Old San Juan where you can enjoy the architecture, historic buildings, and shopping.

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS
• San Juan Old & New
• Puerto Rico Folklore: A Latin Traditions Show
• El Yunzue Rainforest Drive
• Bio-Luminescent Bay Kayak

Tortola’s central location also makes it an ideal jumping-off point for cruising the islands of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and for visiting spots like the Baths on Virgin Gorda and the legendary Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay Beach. Excellent scuba diving and snorkeling can be found at spots like the Norman Island Caves and the RMS Rhone shipwreck. For those who prefer to explore on dry land, the beach at Cane Garden Bay is only a 20-minute drive from Road Town, and a great spot to enjoy the Caribbean sun and sea while sipping a rum cocktail. While you're at Cane Garden Bay, save time to visit the historic Callwood Rum Distillery. Sage Mountain National Park, home to the tallest peak in the Virgin Islands, is also nearby. Hikers can explore the park's shady tropical forest and take in breathtaking island views.

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS
• Land Rover Safari
• Snorkeling by Boat
• Virgin Gorda & The Baths
• Secrets of Tortola

All Bahamas Islands are full of tropical wonders and sun-kissed beaches. But Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas is an absolute stunner. Half Moon Cay is the highest-rated Bahamas private island. It has won Porthold Cruise Magazine’s Best Private Island award consecutively for 20 years and garnered the best in Travel Weekly’s Readers’ Choice Awards. When you feel the sugar-white sand on your toes or see its brilliant blue lagoon, you’ll understand why cruise travelers love Half Moon Cay. True bucket-list excursions, secluded cabanas, and stunning beaches make it ideal for any type of vacation.

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS
• Snorkel by Boat
• Eco-bike & Hike
• Eco Lagoon Kayak Adventure
• Stingray Adventure
• Horseback Riding by Land & Sea