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
How to get from St Maarten cruise port to Maho Beach in one day. Because a trip to the famous 'Airplane Beach' is considered a must-see when docking in Philipsburg. The Airplane Beach in St Maarten is not what I was expecting. I had previously had an image of a fairly peaceful wide open white… Continue reading St Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach • A Day Trip to the Airplane Beach
Playa Dominicus, Bayahibe. We had seen the striped lighthouse on the beach from the boat on the way to Isla Saona- a stout navy blue and white cylinder with what looked like a terracotta roof. At the time, we were preoccupied with the gloriousness of the flying fish jetting out of the water and soaring… Continue reading Playa Dominicus- A guide to the Lighthouse Beach in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic
The vibrant city of Pointe-a-Pitre is home to Guadeloupe cruise port, where many cruise ships dock on their Caribbean itineraries. Whether you want to explore the city, or get out into its surroundings, here are my top tips for docking in this incredible destination. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small… Continue reading Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre
The tiny island of Îlet du Gosier is one of the most magical places in the Caribbean, reachable from the Plage de la Datcha either by ferry or kayak. (Or you could even swim if you're strong enough.) Here's how to spend a day on this glorious piece of paradise. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Îlet du Gosier, Guadeloupe • A French Caribbean island paradise
