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
A walk in Bridgetown is always a sweaty experience, even in the rain. (And let me tell you now, it does indeed rain in the Caribbean, in fact it rains much more than you might think.) To get from the cruise port to Carlisle Bay on foot only takes about forty minutes, but in the… Continue reading A Walk in Bridgetown, Barbados
One of the main ports of call for many Caribbean cruise itineraries, Barbados cruise port in the beautiful UNESCO city of Bridgetown is an absolute stunner. As a crew member who has spent a whole lot of time here, I got to know this city a little better than your average cruise passenger. This is… Continue reading Barbados Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide to Bridgetown Barbados
Grenada, heavily forested and fragrant with the lingering aromas of abundant spices, is laced with veins of water gushing down over mountains and through valleys. A hike through the rainforest at the heart of the island will lead you to the Seven Sisters Waterfall, Grenada's incredibly beautiful family of seven cascading waterfalls. *This site uses… Continue reading Seven Sisters Waterfall Grenada • ‘To jump or not to jump, that is the question’
High up in the mountains, in the middle of a grotto of greenery, rope-like knots of vines and bursts of colourful flowers, is the stunning Annandale Falls. Grenada has no shortage of breathtaking waterfalls, but Annandale Falls is possibly the most easily accessible one on the island. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may… Continue reading Annandale Falls Grenada • An easy excursion from St George’s cruise port
Spice up your life on the Spice Island. (No really, do: that's it's actual unofficial name.) Along with Dominica, which is similarly stunning, Grenada is one of my favourite Caribbean nations. The volcanic island has stunning beaches, an absolutely gorgeous mountainous interior crammed full of tropical vegetation, and its capital and home to its cruise… Continue reading Things to do in St Georges Grenada
Don't get me wrong- the beaches in St Kitts are beautiful and plentiful. (There are a few included in this post.) But there is SO MUCH MORE to see on this stunning Caribbean island. Culture, nature, and Caribbean soul. Whether you're docking in Basseterre cruise port on a ship, or even if you're staying on… Continue reading Basseterre Cruise Port • How to spend one day in St Kitts
Although Antigua cruise port welcomes thousands of passengers every day during the winter season, the colourful city of St John's hasn't lost its charm or fallen trap to the tourists. Most people visit Antigua and Barbuda for its glorious beaches (and rightly so), but here are the best things to do in St John's, for… Continue reading Antigua Cruise Port • The Best Guide to the Colourful City of St John’s
Oh, La Romana cruise port! My old friend! The Dominican Republic is a popular stopping place on plenty of Caribbean cruises, with a plethora of ports to choose from. And La Romana cruise port is one of the most visited of them all, with a sizeable terminal which is the perfect place for welcoming large… Continue reading La Romana Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide
Dominica is an absolute gem, (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, which is a completely different place), and a visit to Titou Gorge is one of the best things to do on the stunning ‘Nature Island’ of the Caribbean. Just be aware that the only way to see the waterfall at the end,… Continue reading Swimming in Titou Gorge • Dominica’s stunning natural wonder
