Nestling in between Grand
Bahama Island to the north as well as Andros and New
Providence Islands to the south are the Berry Islands, a
Bahamian archipelago of roughly 30 tiny isles, including
your destination: Great Stirrup Cay! With neither an airport nor a train station, neither
hotels nor even any roads to speak of, Great Stirrup Cay in
the sun-drenched Bahamas is as remote, untouched and
beguilingly beautiful as you could possibly wish for. In
short, this is an ideal spot to spend some quality time far
from the madding crowd. The Cay boasts all the stuff of which dream vacations
are made: pristine beaches with fine white sand, the
inviting waters of the turquoise-blue Caribbean Sea, the
friendly locals, unspoiled natural beauty and endless
sunshine. And all the while, you can rest easy that – when
you are ready to return to “civilization” – your every
creature comfort will be taken care of on your stylish
floating hotel, courtesy of MSC Cruises. With the waters around Great Stirrup Cay being
renowned for their abundance of marine wildlife, including
big game fish, there is also plenty to do for the more
activity-minded in the form of scuba diving and snorkeling.
Saint Maarten
Philipsburg: White sandy beaches and vibrant boardwalk cafes
Both the French and the Dutch claim the island of St.
Maarten as, in 1648; the authorities signed a treaty that
divided the island between them.
One of the highpoints of travelling withMSC
Cruisesaboard our beautifulshipsin
the Caribbeanis having the time to take in
pretty destinations such asPhilipsburg. On an
MSC Cruisesexcursionto this
capital city, everyone, from sun-worshippers to those
looking to bag a bargain, will find something to suit.
As the ship docks,
you’ll see that between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond,
the Dutch capitalPhilipsburgfills
a small stretch of land, and two main roads Front Street and
Back Street cut across the city.
Front Street is the main thoroughfare featuring traditional
West Indian architecture and duty-free shopping of imported
goods and native crafts: it is also home to the Guavaberry
Emporium where they sell the local tipple, Guavaberry Rum.
Beaches are clean,
white and sandy and you can refresh yourself at one of the
vibrant boardwalk cafes! For the more active, choose from
water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, and jet-skiing,
snorkeling or diving, or the ultimate sense of freedom, a
horseback beach ride.
San juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan: Sunny beaches, tropical rainforests, 300-year-old
towns and 1,000-year-old trees
As yourMSC cruise shipdocks in
San Juan, prepare to step ashore and travel back in time.
Measuring just 100
by 35 miles, the island ofPuerto Ricoin
the Puerto Rico archipelago is a small but perfectly formed
tropical island. Colonized by the Spanish in the 1500s, the
port of San Juan was founded in 1521 and is the oldest city
governed by the United States.
The island’s heritage has roots in Hispanic and Anglo
cultures; both have left their mark on the local
architecture and, as the tourist board claims, visitors will
find ‘21st century conveniences in a 16th century setting’.
But it is not just the appeal of old colonial architecture
that draws tourists to San Juan.
This small island
packs a punch with an incredibly diverse landscape. Sunny
beaches give way to upland tropical rainforests. Year-old
high-rises share the island with 300-year-old towns and
1,000-year-old trees. With over 300 miles of the most
beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, a large tropical rain
forest, and Dry Cactus forest filled with its charm and warm
people,Puerto Ricoreally has
something for everyone.
A tropical marine climate and perpetual summer weather also
play their part! From architecture to beaches, windsurfing
to walking,excursionswithMSC
Cruisesships are carefully developed to offer
a broad spectrum of activities andSan Juanis
no exception. We aim to offer the best possible vacation
deals for our cruise line guests, and the bestvacation
packagesto really make your luxury cruise
vacation one to remember.
