High tea and cricket in the afternoons remains a tradition on the very British island of Barbados, also called the “Little England” of the Caribbean. The Bajan landscape, with its breathtaking panoramas of oceans and valleys, and endless pink and white sand.

Queen Elizabeth once visited Castries, and the St Lucians have never forgotten it. It was for her that they named Queen’s Drive-the road around this island that boasts a volcano, riotous botanical gardens and excellent whale-watching opportunities. In town, watch as natives fashion boats from gum trees, write your postcards in a Creole cafe or keep an eye out for exquisite silk-screened fabrics.

Aruba is a small Caribbean Island measuring only twenty miles long by six miles wide. Yet, don't let its small size fool you. It is a complete tourist destination featuring breathtaking beaches, crystal clear and inviting waters, exotic restaurants and nightclubs, and a host of other activities sure to make your stay an unforgettable one. The city of Oranjestad is a thriving capital that is a welcome mix of Caribbean, Spanish and Dutch influences. Here you will find lovely restaurants, bargain shopping galore, ritzy casinos, and opportunities to take part in many local adventures, such as horseback riding, kayaking trips, parasailing excursions, and so much more.

Dominica offers some of the most unique and breathtaking scenery in the world. The island only covers 290 square miles, measuring twenty-nine miles from north to south and sixteen miles from east to west. But the amount of scenery crammed on to this tiny island paradise is enough to take up the better part of a year, if only you had the time. Volcanic fissures form a perennially boiling lake, the largest such lake in the world. Rare breeds of bird, including Jacquot and Sisserou parrots, make their homes here. A local myth has it that there are 365 rivers in Dominica, one to explore each day of the year.

The primary island of the Netherlands Antilles, Curacao has an unmistakable Dutch heritage. In fact, the first impression cruise vacationers visiting the island’s capital of Willemstad have is the Dutch style architecture of this picturesque city. During a port call at Curacao, cruisers can enjoy a variety of shore experiences, such as touring the old city, snorkeling in the underwater park, & touring the Curacao Ostrich Farm.