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Everything you need to know before you step off the ship.

Cozumel
Caribbean
Mexico

Cozumel

World-class reefs, turquoise water, and the best tacos al pastor in the Caribbean.

Nassau
Caribbean
Bahamas

Nassau

Pink-sand beaches, colonial history, and Atlantis just a bridge away.

St. Maarten / St. Martin
Caribbean
Sint Maarten / France

St. Maarten / St. Martin

Two countries, one island — world-famous beach, duty-free shopping, and jet-blast thrills.

Dubrovnik
Mediterranean
Croatia

Dubrovnik

The Pearl of the Adriatic — medieval walls, Game of Thrones filming locations, and crystal-clear sea.

Santorini
Mediterranean
Greece

Santorini

Iconic whitewashed villages, volcanic beaches, and sunsets that people fly across the world to see.

Juneau
Alaska
United States

Juneau

Alaska's capital city — glaciers, bears, whale watching, and wilderness right from the pier.

St. Thomas
Caribbean
U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Thomas

Duty-free shopping capital of the Caribbean — and a gateway to the world's best snorkelling at Buck Island.

Grand Cayman
Caribbean
Cayman Islands (UK)

Grand Cayman

Stingray City, Seven Mile Beach, and the clearest water in the western Caribbean.

Ocho Rios
Caribbean
Jamaica

Ocho Rios

Waterfall climbing, reggae rhythms, jerk chicken, and lush jungle in the heart of Jamaica.

Aruba
Caribbean
Aruba (Netherlands)

Aruba

Constant trade winds, powder-white beaches, and a sun that almost never stops shining.

Key West
Caribbean
United States

Key West

America's southernmost city — Hemingway bars, snorkelling reefs, and the most laid-back vibe in the U.S.

Barcelona
Mediterranean
Spain

Barcelona

Gaudí's impossible architecture, world-class tapas, buzzing beaches, and a city that never stops.

Rome (Civitavecchia)
Mediterranean
Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia)

The gateway to Rome — the Colosseum, Vatican, and 2,000 years of history just 90 minutes away.

Athens (Piraeus)
Mediterranean
Greece

Athens (Piraeus)

The cradle of Western civilisation — the Acropolis, ancient Agora, and the best street food in Greece.

Kotor
Mediterranean
Montenegro

Kotor

A perfectly preserved medieval city at the foot of dramatic mountains — one of the most beautiful bays in Europe.

Naples & the Amalfi Coast
Mediterranean
Italy

Naples & the Amalfi Coast

Pizza's birthplace, Pompeii's ruins, and the most dramatic coastline in the Mediterranean.

Skagway
Alaska
United States

Skagway

A Gold Rush ghost town frozen in time — with some of the most spectacular train rides in North America.

Ketchikan
Alaska
United States

Ketchikan

The Salmon Capital of the World — totems, rainforest trails, and floatplanes over misty fjords.

Bergen
Norwegian Fjords
Norway

Bergen

Norway's gateway to the fjords — colourful wooden houses, fresh seafood, and mountain funiculars.

San Juan
Caribbean
Puerto Rico (U.S. Territory)

San Juan

Pastel colonial streets, a 16th-century fortress, and the birthplace of the piña colada.

St. Lucia
Caribbean
Saint Lucia

St. Lucia

The twin Pitons, the Caribbean's most dramatic landscape, and a drive-in volcano.

Curaçao (Willemstad)
Caribbean
Curaçao (Netherlands)

Curaçao (Willemstad)

The Caribbean's most colourful capital, world-class wreck diving, and Dutch colonial charm.

Cartagena
Caribbean
Colombia

Cartagena

A UNESCO walled city of candy-coloured colonial houses, massive Spanish fortresses, and Caribbean warmth.

Mykonos
Mediterranean
Greece

Mykonos

Iconic windmills, whitewashed Cycladic architecture, and the most glamorous island in Greece.

Kusadasi (Ephesus)
Mediterranean
Turkey

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

The Library of Celsus, one of the great ancient cities of the world — and all just 20 minutes from the pier.

Lisbon
Mediterranean
Portugal

Lisbon

Tram rides through steep cobblestone hills, pastéis de nata, and one of Europe's most enchanting capitals.

Flåm
Norwegian Fjords
Norway

Flåm

A tiny village at the end of Norway's most scenic fjord — and the starting point of one of the world's great railway journeys.

Barbados (Bridgetown)
Caribbean
Barbados

Barbados (Bridgetown)

The most British island in the Caribbean — rum, cricket, coral beaches, and the world's oldest rum distillery.

Belize City
Caribbean
Belize

Belize City

Mayan jungle temples, the world's second-largest barrier reef, and the mysterious Great Blue Hole.

Roatán
Caribbean
Honduras

Roatán

The Caribbean's best-value diving — pristine Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, West Bay Beach, and jungle zip-lines.

Antigua
Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua

365 beaches — one for every day of the year — plus the most beautifully preserved Georgian naval harbour in the Caribbean.

Grenada (St. George's)
Caribbean
Grenada

Grenada (St. George's)

The Spice Isle — nutmeg, Grand Anse Beach, lush rainforest, and the Caribbean's most picturesque harbour capital.

Falmouth
Caribbean
Jamaica

Falmouth

Jamaica's best-preserved Georgian town, gateway to Dunn's River Falls and the Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon.

Montego Bay
Caribbean
Jamaica

Montego Bay

Jamaica's tourist capital — Doctor's Cave Beach, world-class jerk, and the Hip Strip all steps from the pier.

St. Kitts (Basseterre)
Caribbean
St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts (Basseterre)

A UNESCO fortress, a scenic railway, and an undiscovered gem of the Eastern Caribbean.

Dominica (Roseau)
Caribbean
Dominica

Dominica (Roseau)

The Nature Isle of the Caribbean — volcanic hot springs, ancient rainforest, and whale watching unlike anywhere else.

Martinique (Fort-de-France)
Caribbean
France

Martinique (Fort-de-France)

The most French place in the Caribbean — boulangeries, rhum agricole, Creole cuisine, and beaches that rival the Riviera.

Tortola (Road Town)
Caribbean
British Virgin Islands

Tortola (Road Town)

The sailing capital of the Caribbean — pristine BVI waters, Cane Garden Bay, and access to the magical Baths at Virgin Gorda.

Costa Maya
Caribbean
Mexico

Costa Maya

Mexico's quieter Caribbean coast — Mayan ruins, turquoise lagoons, and a genuine fishing village just minutes from the pier.

St. Vincent (Kingstown)
Caribbean
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

St. Vincent (Kingstown)

Gateway to the Grenadines — volcanic peaks, the oldest botanical garden in the Western Hemisphere, and the Tobago Cays marine park.

Grand Turk
Caribbean
Turks and Caicos Islands

Grand Turk

Turquoise water, a world-famous wall dive, wild horses on the beach, and a Caribbean island that time forgot.

Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre)
Caribbean
France

Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre)

A French Caribbean butterfly — volcanic peaks, white-sand beaches, and Creole cuisine in an overseas corner of France.

Bonaire (Kralendijk)
Caribbean
Netherlands

Bonaire (Kralendijk)

The diver's paradise of the southern Caribbean — shore diving from dawn to dusk with flamingos for company.

Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)
Caribbean
Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)

The Silver Coast of the Dominican Republic — a hilltop fortress, amber mines, and a cable car over the Caribbean.

Perfect Day at CocoCay
Caribbean
Bahamas

Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean's private island playground with beach clubs, a giant waterpark, and clear Bahamian water.

Labadee
Caribbean
Haiti

Labadee

A dramatic Haitian peninsula leased for cruise guests, known for beaches, zip lines, and mountain views.

La Romana
Caribbean
Dominican Republic

La Romana

Gateway to Altos de Chavon, Casa de Campo, and clear-water island escapes on the Dominican southeast coast.

Half Moon Cay (RelaxAway)
Caribbean
Bahamas

Half Moon Cay (RelaxAway)

Carnival's private Bahamian island with powder-soft beaches, turquoise shallows, and laid-back beach-day energy.

Great Stirrup Cay
Caribbean
Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay

NCL's private island retreat with calm coves, reef snorkeling, and a classic easy Caribbean beach day.

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
Caribbean
Bahamas

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

MSC's marine-reserve island with multiple beaches, a central lagoon, and a modern lighthouse at sunset.

Bimini
Caribbean
Bahamas

Bimini

The closest Bahamian islands to Florida, famous for clear water, fishing legends, and easy beach days.

Harvest Caye
Caribbean
Belize

Harvest Caye

NCL's private Belize destination with a giant pool, beach access, and quick launches to mainland adventures.

Puerto Limon
Caribbean
Costa Rica

Puerto Limon

Costa Rica's Caribbean gateway for rainforest wildlife, Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and easy eco-adventure day trips.

Mahogany Bay (Roatan)
Caribbean
Honduras

Mahogany Bay (Roatan)

Carnival's Roatan cruise center with direct pier access, an on-site beach, and quick launches to the island's best snorkeling and shoreline escapes.

West Bay (Roatan)
Caribbean
Honduras

West Bay (Roatan)

Roatan's showpiece beach - white sand, reef snorkeling from shore, and the clearest cruise-day water on the island.

Mahahual
Caribbean
Mexico

Mahahual

The laid-back fishing village just beyond Costa Maya - beachfront palapas, cheap seafood, and the local version of the cruise stop.