Ports of Call
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale has a little bit of everything: smooth, white sandy beaches, endless shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, and the Atlantic Ocean welcoming you to swim almost year-round. Once a spring break town, Fort Lauderdale is now known as the “Venice of America” for its intricate system of canals and lush tropical landscape. Head to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for trails and biking blanketed by mangroves. Travel down the Florida Everglades on an airboat tour, complete with alligator and flamingo sightings. Or beat the heat with a trip to the Museum of Science and Discovery in downtown Fort Lauderdale, where kids and adults alike will learn something new.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Cruises to Aruba bring you to a tropical paradise in the far south of the Caribbean, fringed by dazzling white sand beaches giving way to the sparkling turquoise sea. The clear waters here are a paradise for snorkelers and divers, while the island’s rugged, desert-like interior is thrilling to explore.
Oranjestad, the island’s pretty capital, is dotted with brightly colored colonial Dutch architecture. Shop, dine, and explore the city, or head to one of the surrounding beaches. Go on a desert adventure to see natural rock formations and ruined gold mines or get to know the island’s wildlife at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary and the Butterfly Farm. Aruba dubs itself “One Happy Island,” and after a day here, you’ll see why.
Willemstad, Curaçao
Bright, airy, and beachy Willemstad may feel like a Dutch city, but don’t let the colonial pastels and European-style streets fool you—you’re on the Southern Caribbean cruise of a lifetime. On cruises to Curaçao, beautiful beaches, clear waters, and incredible diving and snorkeling will quickly steal your heart.
During a day in Willemstad, stroll along Willemstad’s Old Town and quaint harbor, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Soak up the sun at Mambo Beach or discover local culture and history on a museum-hopping tour. Take to the floating Queen Emma Bridge for sweeping city views over the water. Savor the fusion of Dutch and Afro-Caribbean cuisine on exclusive culinary experiences with local chefs.