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Eastern Caribbean Cruises
7 Days roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale
aboard Celebrity Solstice


Cruise Information:
Cruise ports: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Basseterre, St. Kitts, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2008: Dec 14, 28.
2009: Jan 11, 25; Feb 08, 22; Mar 08, 22; Apr 05.


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Cruise Itinerary
DayPortArriveDepart
1Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-4:30 PM
2At Sea--
3San Juan, Puerto Rico2:00 PM10:00 PM
4Basseterre, St. Kitts10:00 AM6:00 PM
5Philipsburg, St. Maarten7:00 AM6:00 PM
6At Sea--
7At Sea--
8Fort Lauderdale, Florida7:00 AM-

Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking.


Sample Ports of Call/Shore Excursions
Philipsburg, St. Maarten

    Famed for its blend of French and Dutch culture, St. Maarten offers brerathtaking beaches, exciting nightlife, and fabulous duty-free shopping. Explore the caves and cliffs of Cupecoy Beach. Order traditional Callaloo soup along the Philipsburg waterfront. Or explore the West Indian- style architecture and quaint French boutiques of Marigot.
    Sample shore excursions:
  • 3 Stop SNUBA & Snorkel Adventure: On this unique SNUBA & Snorkel combo tour you get the best of both worlds! You get to SNUBA at one of our three exciting stops, and you can snorkel or soak up the sun onboard the vessel at the other two stops. Unlimited beverages are available throughout the trip.
  • 4 x 4 St. Maarten Safari: Get away from the crowds and share a 4x4 experience on trails and island roads. A stop off at Mullet Bay Beach will allow you to enjoy a swim. You will have one hour to explore the shops, markets and restaurants in Marigot before proceeding to Orient Beach.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Expedition: Enjoy the excitement of deep-sea fishing aboard a fully equipped sport fishing boat. It's just a 3 minute drive by mini bus to the Great Bay Marina where your captain and crew will be waiting to take you trolling the deep blue waters with possibilities of catching Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo and even Barracuda. Ice-cold beers, sodas and juices will be offered.
  • Discover Scuba Diving: If you have ever wanted to try Scuba Diving but never found the time, then the time is now! You will receive a detailed lecture, be shown the equipment you will be using and taught some basic scuba diving skills. After the training and orientation session, you will experience the undersea world to view the tropical marine life, coral reefs and sunken wrecks. This shallow introduction to scuba diving is designed for the non-diver and is easy, safe and fun. Some health restrictions apply.
  • Kayak and Snorkel Adventure: After a brief paddling instruction by your guide at the beach start, you will paddle through the Simpson Bay Lagoon to a small beach at the Pelican Resort where you will swim with your guide for 5 minutes to the shallow reef at Pelican Rock and spend 45 minutes snorkeling above the shallow reef. There is a beautiful sandy beach where you can rest if you feel the need to.
  • Oyster Bay Beach Experience: Overlooking the Caribbean waters of St. Maarten, the Oyster Bay Beach Resort is 10 minutes ride from the pier. Enjoy swimming, beach activities, volleyball and relaxing on the beach.
  • St. Maarten Art Tour: Tour takes you around the island to visit a group of talented artists. Visit the gallery of Dona Bryhiel, the studio of Marie Moine, the studio of Minguet, the home of Francis Eck, the home of Ruby Bute, and Maximilian's Art in the Garden Gallery. This 3 to 3 ½ hour tour offers insight into some of the Caribbean's most brilliant artistic minds.
  • Seaworld Explorer: Board the Seaworld Explorer, a semi-submarine, which takes you on a 60-minute narrated tour of the coral reefs surrounding Creole Rock. The vessel does not submerge; you descend into the hull of the boat and sit in air-conditioned comfort five feet below the surface of the water, exploring sea life through individual, clear glass windows.
San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Stroll the historic cobblestone streets of Old San Juan and explore El Morro fortress. Discover charming Spanish colonial towns, splendid beaches, and a rain forest echoing with the unusual serenade of the endangered tree frog, the coqui. In the evening, dazzling nightclubs and the casinos of the Condado come alive in the Monte Carlo of the tropics.
    Sample shore excursions:
  • Bacardi Rum Distillery: Learn about San Juan history and the development of its unique sugar cane industry. At the plant, you will be able to see the giant fermenting tanks that turn sugar cane into molasses and finally into rum. You will be able to follow the process from vat to barrel to bottle, and then have a chance to sample the results. The tour will end at the pier.
  • Carabali Rainforest Horseback Riding: Guides will teach you the safety points and basics of horseback riding and then lead you down the foothills of El Yunque Rain Forest. You will have an opportunity to swim as well. Long pants and enclosed shoes are recommended. Guests must be at least 12 years and the tour is not available for pregnant women.
  • Old San Juan Walking Tour: Your walking tour includes a trip around San Juan Bay through San Juan Gate, a photo stop at la Rogativa Monument, a visit to San Felipe del Morro and its museum, Las Americas Museum, Quincentennial Square and San Jose Square. You'll also have the option to shop at la Fortalez and Cristos street.
  • The Fortresses Walking Tour: Your walking tour includes visits to the Cristobal Fortress and the Castle of San Felipe del Morro. You will have a short break in the Quincentennial Square and the option to shop on Cristos Street.
  • Sunset Cruise: Start by going to the most North Easterly point of the island. Pass the El Yunque National Rainforest. The tour takes you around a number of emerald islands just off the marina. Music from Calypso to Reggae sets the mood. The tour heads westerly until the sun dips below the horizon. All drinks and snacks are included. Transportation to and from the Catamaran dock is approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours each way.
  • The Original Canopy Tour: The Original Canopy Tour is located less than 30 minutes from the Port of San Juan inside the remarkable La Marquesa Forestry Reserve. The tour takes approximately an hour and a half to complete as you sail from tree to tree and platform to platform on a network of pulleys and double horizontal cables that are mounted between 10 and 70 feet above the forest floor. The tour consists of 8 traverses and 14 observation platforms, an assisted rappel and a series of suspended walkways.
  • El Yunque Rain Forest Tour: This tour of El Yunque Rain Forest includes a visit to a natural swimming pool, a walk along the Camimitillo trail, the Yohaku observation tower and Coca Waterfall. For guests taking this tour at the end of their cruise vacation, flight must by 4:00pm or later and the tour will terminate at the airport.

Basseterre, St. Kitts

    Enter a paradise of beaches, ponds and plantations that the sun kisses delightedly. Here, original structures are restored into museums and cultural centers. The Brimstone Hill Fortress stands guard over the neighboring islands offering spectacular views and visitors and locals alike play in the waters at Friar's Bay.
    Sample shore excursions:
  • Eco Explorer Tour: Nature lovers will enjoy this cool trek through one of the most fertile areas of the island as they learn about local plants and flowering shrubs, and see birds and animals that inhabit this corner of the world. Long enough to enjoy, short enough to be comfortable.
  • Mountain Biking & Beach Tour: Experience the thrill of mountain biking on the rolling slopes of St. Kitts combined with a refreshing swim at Frigate Bay. Your tour will take you through the streets of historical Basseterre and off the beaten path. You will have time to swim and enjoy a light snack. Bike, safety gear, complimentary beverages, and snacks are included. Minimum height:
  • Nevis Highlights & Botanical Gardens: Travel by sea taxi to St. Kitts' sister island of Nevis. Your tour there includes a drive through town, a stop at Alexander Hamilton's museum, and a visit to the Botanical Gardens.where you'll sample tropical fruit punch.
  • Pandora's Time Box: This tour relives the past, experiences the present and envisions the future. Drive through Basseterre, the capital, an old town with an intriguing history. Continue to Clay Villa Plantation House for a mix of the old and the new. This house was once part of the Stone Fort Estate during the 18th Century. Travel unto Frigate Bay for the present day style. Take a glimpse of the future at Timothy Hill. Then return to Frigate Bay to relax on the beach.
  • Brimstone Fortress and Gardens Tour: Explore a 300 year old Fortress, perched on a 40 acre hill top 780 feet above sea level. The first canons were mounted on Brimstone Hill in 1690 as the English and French fought for control of the island. The next 200 years saw the construction of an amazing work of architectural and engineering genius. This magnificent structure is the second largest of its type in the Western Hemisphere. Its spectacular panoramic views include coastline, countryside and neighboring islands.
  • Nature Kayaking: Caribbean cruises Enroute to the White House Bay kayak site you will drive across the scenic mountain range, viewing the Atlantic Ocean on the North and the Caribbean Sea on the South. After the safety briefing and kayak orientation, you will don your life vest. Board your ocean kayak and begin your paddle along the rugged and unspoiled coastline passing secluded coves, cliffs and caves before arriving at a snorkel site.



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