In the first installment of this series we considered the plight of habitual cruisers. More specifically, the inevitable rut of the same Caribbean itineraries completed time and time again. We also learned there is a light at the end of the cruise ship, the form of new port stops being added to routes each year. St. Croix is back after a lengthy absence due to petty theft. With a new port and crime stomped out, Disney Cruises was the first to invite the little island back into the fold. Let's continue with the next few hot spots.
Costa Maya is a small region on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Before 2007, Costa Maya was visited by cruise ships but not as frequently as other Mexican ports. During that year Hurricane Dennis devastated the two little villages in Cost Maya, causing sweeping damage and stopping the influx of cruise ship travelers. Now Costa Maya has been rebuilt, including the pier, and ready for visitors. The open-air restaurants and cafs in the villages offer a wonderful place for travelers to take in the scenery. Kayak tours through the mangroves are available, as well as the opportunity to visit ancient Mayan ruins.
St. Kitts, official name is Saint Christopher, is located right between the Eastern Caribbean and the Southern Caribbean. Another two-island nation, its geographical location set in the vicinity of Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, and others makes it a less frequented cruise ship stop. The biggest ships often opt for berths in the British Virgin Islands or Dominica which are close by. Although, if an itinerary including St. Kitts can be found then it is worth the reservation. The plantation history of the island is still present in rogue sugar cane crops, colonial architecture and the ruins of military barracks. In addition, there is the natural beauty of the island. White sandy beaches are a good start, but don't forget the rainforests and coral reefs.
Tortola has a cruise history much like St. Croix, in that it was Disney Cruises which put them on the map, so to speak. As the largest of the British Virgin Islands, it is also the most populated. Cruise lines have lots of room to dock, as well as use the island as a transfer point between other British Virgin Islands. Tortola has a typically sleepy Caribbean ambience, perfect for the quiet traveler. Those seeking adventure, try Jamaica or Mexico. Tortola is the place for cruisers wanting to lie on the beach or perhaps have a quiet dive amid all the underwater shipwrecks.
They say a cruise is like no other vacation. The ships amenities always prove to be far more than one expects, and the staff is well trained in all manners of cruising. Try it out, after a quick jaunt to the Caribbean you will be hooked!
Costa Maya is a small region on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Before 2007, Costa Maya was visited by cruise ships but not as frequently as other Mexican ports. During that year Hurricane Dennis devastated the two little villages in Cost Maya, causing sweeping damage and stopping the influx of cruise ship travelers. Now Costa Maya has been rebuilt, including the pier, and ready for visitors. The open-air restaurants and cafs in the villages offer a wonderful place for travelers to take in the scenery. Kayak tours through the mangroves are available, as well as the opportunity to visit ancient Mayan ruins.
St. Kitts, official name is Saint Christopher, is located right between the Eastern Caribbean and the Southern Caribbean. Another two-island nation, its geographical location set in the vicinity of Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, and others makes it a less frequented cruise ship stop. The biggest ships often opt for berths in the British Virgin Islands or Dominica which are close by. Although, if an itinerary including St. Kitts can be found then it is worth the reservation. The plantation history of the island is still present in rogue sugar cane crops, colonial architecture and the ruins of military barracks. In addition, there is the natural beauty of the island. White sandy beaches are a good start, but don't forget the rainforests and coral reefs.
Tortola has a cruise history much like St. Croix, in that it was Disney Cruises which put them on the map, so to speak. As the largest of the British Virgin Islands, it is also the most populated. Cruise lines have lots of room to dock, as well as use the island as a transfer point between other British Virgin Islands. Tortola has a typically sleepy Caribbean ambience, perfect for the quiet traveler. Those seeking adventure, try Jamaica or Mexico. Tortola is the place for cruisers wanting to lie on the beach or perhaps have a quiet dive amid all the underwater shipwrecks.
They say a cruise is like no other vacation. The ships amenities always prove to be far more than one expects, and the staff is well trained in all manners of cruising. Try it out, after a quick jaunt to the Caribbean you will be hooked!
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