Aruba cruise port is in the colourful city of Oranjestad, which is filled with designer stores, plenty of restaurants and all-inclusive hotels, and a substantial population of iguanas. (I do love those little dinosaur-creatures.) And although this is a Dutch island- part of the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao- aside from the clogs… Continue reading Aruba Cruise Port • Docking in Oranjestad
A visit to the Caribbean's 'Nature Island' wouldn't be complete without some chill out time in one of the island's geothermal pools. Heated naturally thanks to the volcanic underbelly of the island, the warm water is rich in healing minerals, and pools are often surrounded with tropical flowers and trees in a rainforest setting. Here's… Continue reading Hot Springs in Dominica • Rest and relaxation in the rainforest
Willemstad is a wonderful place, pals. This gem of a city is charming, artistic, colourful, and quite frankly captivating, with some of the prettiest neighbourhoods I've yet to wander through in the Caribbean islands; the first day that I docked here I was instantly enamoured with its historic streets and friendly atmosphere. There are so… Continue reading The Best Things to do in Willemstad • Exploring the capital of Curaçao
Dominica cruise port, in the little capital city of Roseau, is one of my favourite ports in the Caribbean. The city is compact but beautiful, the people are super friendly, and whether you stick to the city limits or head out to explore the incredible nature of this island, there is so much to see… Continue reading Dominica Cruise Port • Exploring Roseau, Dominica
Fort de France, Martinique. A city which is vibrant, full of character, and more than a a little bit French. Having visited many times over the years while working on Caribbean cruises, here's my guide to exploring Fort de France, Martinique's capital city and cruise port. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn… Continue reading Fort de France, Martinique • Colourful chaos in the French West Indies
Discover the very best things to do in Kralendijk, the colourful and super-pretty home of Bonaire Cruise Port. From flamingos and donkeys, to the underwater world of the coral reefs, there's plenty of adventures to be had in this quiet pocket of the Caribbean. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may recieve a small… Continue reading Bonaire Cruise Port • The Best Things to Do in Kralendijk
Snorkeling in Bonaire is an incredible experience; in fact, for me this island is the best spot in the entire Caribbean for underwater adventures. The warm waters surrounding this tiny Dutch island are filled with coral reefs, and the people of Bonaire take the job of protecting these reefs very seriously. Respecting and caring for… Continue reading Snorkeling in Bonaire • The best snorkeling destination in the Caribbean
They say that Antigua has a grand total of 365 beaches- one for every day of the year. A bold claim to make for an island so small, but it's a claim that I'll say is actually quite believable. If you're docking here on a cruise, you'll arrive in the vibrant little city of St… Continue reading The Best Antigua Beaches Near the Cruise Port
A desire for an achievable Caribbean adventure that involved more than just lazing around on a beach, led to a rickety bus journey and a ramble through resorts to the beautiful Pigeon Island St Lucia. * This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission at no cost to the reader. No… Continue reading Pigeon Island, St Lucia • Small adventures in the Caribbean
St Lucia has had a reputation as a luxury destination for years and years. This beautiful tropical island is filled with five star resorts set in photogenic mountain-backdropped scenes, framed with palm trees, white sand, and pops of hibiscus flowers. (But you might not know it when you step off a cruise ship in St… Continue reading St Lucia Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide to docking in Castries
