2. EASTERN CARIBBEAN
• Eastern Caribbean has a unique atmosphere all its own.
Well-known for its scenic destinations, charming
architecture and great shopping, this cruise region appeals
to those looking for quaint towns, beautiful beaches and
great water sports.
• Most Eastern Caribbean cruises depart from sunny port
cities in Florida, and a few leave from cities along the East
Coast of the U.S., including New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
3. • The Eastern Caribbean is blessed with continuously balmy,
pleasant weather, making it a year-round cruising
destination.
• Eastern Caribbean cruises last 4 to 14 nights.
• Many ships will alternate 7-night eastern and western
itineraries, giving passengers the option of purchasing two
back-to-back cruises and remaining on one ship for a 14-
night sailing.
• Caribbean cruises are particularly kid-friendly, making them
ideal for family getaways. Most ships have children's
programs, youth counselors and children's activity centers.
4. Ports commonly found on Eastern Caribbean
itineraries include:
• Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
• Anguilla
• Barbuda
• Catalina Island, Dominican Republic
• Cayo Levantado, Dominican
Republic
• Culebra, Puerto Rico
• Dominican Republic
• Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands
• Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
• Key West, FL
• La Romana (Casa de Campo),
Dominican Republic
• Labadee, Haiti
• Ponce, Puerto Rico
• Prickly Pear Island, British Virgin
Islands
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Samana, Dominican Republic
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• St. Barts
• St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
• St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
• St. Maarten
• St. Martin
• St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
• Tortola, British Virgin Islands
• Vieques
• Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
