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Ports in Caribbean & Bahamas
170 ports
Balboa
Caribbean & Bahamas
One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, the port of Fuerte Amador, founded in 1519, is a short drive from Panama City. In Panama City, the best are found at the market in Balboa.
18 cruises
Pearl Islands, Panama
Caribbean & Bahamas
The Pearl Islands is a group of 200 or more islands and islets lying about 30 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama in the Gulf of Panama.
18 cruises
Port Antonio
Jamaica · Caribbean & Bahamas
For centuries, Jamaica has welcomed settlers from all around the world. This small island has played host to the Amerindians who discovered it, to Europeans who fought to own it, to Africans forced to call it home and to Asians, Indians and Middle Easterners searching for a better life. Each group carried with it a story and tradition, throwing everything into Jamaica's melting pot. After centuries of brewing, all have blended together to give the island its rich history and heritage – an international smorgasbord of legends, cultures and customs, all displayed against the background of Jamaica's beautiful mountains and valleys.
18 cruises
Puerto Jimenez
Caribbean & Bahamas
Puerto Jiménez is a district of the Golfito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It is also the largest town on the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. The town is located on the Golfo Dulce near the Corcovado National Park.
17 cruises
Cristobal, Panama
Caribbean & Bahamas
Cristobal is a major port city, arising along the Panama Canal in the District of Colón and its name is a homage to Christopher Columbus. The oldest part of the city today is in the area of the port of Cristóbal, built by the Panama railway company in 1850 when they dredged over 2.6 square kilometres of swamp to build the company head office and the station to receive railway passengers. Today, Cristóbal retains much of the architecture of what was once known as Steamship Row (the areas around Roosevelt Avenue, Terminal Street and Columbus Avenue). Other historical places to visit during the cruise are the Washington Hotel, Christ Church by the Sea and the Church of our Lady of the miraculous medal of the Accademia di Santa Maria, all well preserved and of great interest for visitors.
16 cruises
Isla Parida, Panama
Caribbean & Bahamas
The Paridas archipelago, an emerald scatter of over 50 uninhabited tropical islands in Panama's Pacific coast, about 35 miles south of the border with Costa Rica. Many native Panamanians are not even aware of the islands' existence and this is how the chain came to be known as the "Lost Islands of Barú".
16 cruises
Bocas del Toro
Caribbean & Bahamas
Bocas del Toro Town, or just Bocas Town, is the capital of Bocas del Toro Province, in Panama. It's at the southern tip of Isla Colón, in the Caribbean Sea. Nearby beaches include sheltered Starfish Beach, to the northwest. Bluff Beach, on the east coast, is known for its strong surf. To the north, rocky Bird Island is home to the rare red-billed tropicbird. In town, artisans sell local crafts in Simón Bolívar Park.
14 cruises
Man of War Bay
Caribbean & Bahamas
The large, horseshoe-shaped Man of War Bay is fringed by a palm-studded yellow-sand beach with good swimming.
14 cruises
Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Caribbean & Bahamas
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe’s largest city, is situated on a limestone plateau on the island of Grande-Terre. The city’s structures were built with shipping and the growth of that industry in mind, and locals, lovingly referred to as "Pointois," contribute to this continued progress and economic expansion by exporting food crops, animal products and manufactured goods. Visitors enjoy strolling the narrow lanes along the waterfront or shopping the colorful market stalls of the Marché Couvert.
14 cruises
Cayo Levantado
Dominican Republic · Caribbean & Bahamas
Cayo Levantado, is an islet in Samaná Bay, which belongs administratively to Samaná Province, in the Dominican Republic. It is a well-known tourist destination in the Dominican Republic. The nearest airport, Samaná El Catey International Airport is 68 kilometers away, and the island has a hotel run by Bahia Principe.
13 cruises
San Blas
Panama · Caribbean & Bahamas
The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 365 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal. A part of the comarca Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the Kuna people.
13 cruises
Portobelo, Panama
Caribbean & Bahamas
Portobelo is an historic port and corregimiento in Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama, Central America, with a population of 4,559 as of 2010. Located on the northern part of the Isthmus of Panama, it is 32 km northeast of the modern port of Colón now at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal.
11 cruises
Jost Van Dycke (British Virgin Islands)
Caribbean & Bahamas
10 cruises
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua · Caribbean & Bahamas
Shore Excursion Port Tips San Juan del Sur is a tranquil fishing village nestled at the head of a horseshoe-shaped bay on the Pacific coast of southern Nicaragua. The lovely bay is peppered with small, private yachts and commercial fishing boats. The inhabitants of San Juan del Sur make their living fishing, diving, and catering to the visitors drawn to the bay's beautiful white-sand beaches, smooth waters, and ecological richness. In and around San Juan, you are sure to find plenty to see and do. Numerous beaches await exploration, the scenery is superb, good surfing can be found nearby, and the sportfishing and sailing are world class. Or you might prefer doing nothing at all-pure and utter relaxation-in one of Nicaragua's most beautiful areas. Come, explore, enjoy!
9 cruises
Freeport
Bahamas · Caribbean & Bahamas
Travel on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise to Freeport, the second-largest city in the Bahamas after Nassau, and surround yourself with white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. Once the capital of Grand Bahama until it was moved to West End in the 1950s, Freeport today has become a tourist centre par excellence with parks, nature reserves, water sports and its free-trade zone. Freeport’s main commercial district is centred on The Mall, located between Ranfurly Circus and Churchill Square. The cheerful Lucaya district by the port showcases beautiful beachfront hotels, fashionable clubs and pubs, carefully tended lawns and shrubbery, and tidy, candy-coloured shops and houses. Book an MSC excursion and tour the winding trails of Garden of the Groves, an inner-city botanical highlight dominated by a large fig tree. Take a guided walking tour or explore on your own and admire the lush vegetation, birds, cascading waterfalls, fountains and a picturesque chapel. Children will find space to play on the Fern Grove Trail, with leafy shade in between limestone boulders to either side. Or discover an “almost” secret paradise and keep an eye out for wildlife on a guided kayak tour through a 40-acre spread of mangroves, palm and pine trees at Lucayan National Park. The park, established in 1982, is home to caves that are part of the world’s most extended underwater limestone cave systems, with one cave entrance accessible by stairs. If you’re keen on shopping, Freeport is duty free and the perfect place for retail therapy. Don’t miss out on Freeport’s spectacular outdoor market at Port Lucaya Marketplace for its scores of boutiques, restaurants, cafés, Bahamian craft artisans and straw vendors. There’s something here for everyone.
8 cruises
Corinto
Nicaragua · Caribbean & Bahamas
As a travel destination, Nicaragua still remains below the radar for many Americans, despite a recent surge of media interest in this Central American country. One of the region’s most politically and socially stable nations, Nicaragua has been billed as the next great spot for eco-, cultural and culinary tourism. Adventurous guests keen to experience its charms are rewarded richly for their efforts. The country’s most visited cities are Managua (the capital), Granada and León; the latter sits near the Pacific Coast. Corinto is the nearest port town, just northwest of León and along the route to the Panama Canal Zone. It offers many of the charms of the larger cities, including their colonial-era architecture, as well as a number of cultural and ecological attractions in surrounding areas. Given the port's proximity to León, it’s easy for cruise passengers to take a day trip to this beautiful city established by Spanish conquistadores in 1524. While there, be sure to sample the traditional dish called vigorón, a hearty plate heaped with pork, boiled yuca and cabbage salad. Though residents of Granada claim to have invented it, vigorón is popular around the entire country and is a true taste of Nicaragua.
7 cruises
Golfito, Costa Rica
Caribbean & Bahamas
Located in the Golfo Dulce nearly to the southern border with Panama, Golfito is far from the main tourist spots further north and the capital city. But what it does supply is Costa Rican nature at its best. The town is the gateway to the Piedras Blancas National Park, which is one of the three parks that ring the Golfo Dulce. The park is considered one of Costa Rica’s top birding spots, as well as being home to howler and capuchin monkeys and one of the last populations of jaguars in the country. South of Golfito stretch beaches that are world-famous among surfers, Playa Pavones is rumored to have the longest left-hand break in the world, with waves that supply rides as long as three minutes. Golfito is also famous for its sportfishing, especially for sailfish.
7 cruises
St John's, British Virgin Isles
Caribbean & Bahamas
An island that's two-thirds national park is bound to be beautiful. The beaches on St. John are unrivaled, and one of the most stunning seascapes in the world lies just off shore, much of it preserved in a vast underwater park. The hilly interior, draped with lush, verdant foliage and a coast lined with pristine coves add to one inescapable conclusion: Unspoiled St. John is one of the finest destinations in the Caribbean.
7 cruises
Punta Cana, Domnican Republic
Caribbean & Bahamas
Let yourself relax and experience the best of Punta Cana, where sugar-fine sands, sapphire surf, verdant green palms and the warm kiss of the tropical sun are sure to leave you in a tranquil state of mind. Ready for more action? Discover the Parque Nacional Los Haitises, which translates to "land of the mountains." It's the perfect place to kayak amid verdant mangroves, hike along beautiful waterfalls, and drink in the lush beauty of subtropical ferns, bromeliads and bamboo. Or, learn about the region's wildlife on a leisurely horseback ride through the gorgeous countryside. You may also want to explore a fascinating limestone cave, perhaps even spot ancient petroglyphs. Whatever you choose to do, Punta Cana offers something unforgettable for everyone.
6 cruises
Portsmouth,Dominica
Caribbean & Bahamas
Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a dockyard museum.
5 cruises
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