Caribbean cruise - things to do.

[jmcookiemonster25]

Hello! On Saturday I'll be embarking on a 9 day Eastern Caribbean cruise (EEEEEK!!!).

 

We'll be hitting: San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

I have never been to any of these places before. Does anyone have ideas for must-see or must-do things? We won't be doing any excursions through the ship, just looking for things to do on our own.

 

We are not huge beach people, but if there's a must-see beach, feel free to list it. Neither of us are shoppers. We don't want to do scuba-diving, snorkeling, or swimming with sea creatures, but a glass bottom boat or other type of water tour would be great!

 

I would love to try zip-lining, and I heard one of these islands has that, I just can't remember which one! Thank you in advance!

Edited December 8, 2014 by jmcookiemonster25

[NH Cruisers]

Maho beach on the Dutch side St. Maarten. Watching the planes pass only 20 or so feet overhead is fun. For me any how.

 

Old San Juan is a great place to check out. Get a bag of Puerto Rican coffee, fresh. Good stuff.

Edited December 8, 2014 by NH Cruisers

[Host Star]

try posting on the individual ports of call boards..lots of information will be there

[SuiteTraveler]

Ziplining is as common as sand in the Caribbean. You can zip line at every port of call if you want to!

 

San Juan - self guided walking tour - here is a complete tour for your use:

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/old-san-juan-walking-tour-1/

alternatively there is zip lining in the rainforest on this island.

 

St. Thomas: Coral World Ocean Park or hire a boat to take you on a day trip to visit the BVI and have a champagne picnic or zip lining.

 

St. Maarten: Shopping and dining or zip lining at Loterie Farm

 

Tortola: BVI Helicopter tour or Original Virgin Canopy zip line tour

[jmcookiemonster25]

Ziplining is as common as sand in the Caribbean. You can zip line at every port of call if you want to!

 

San Juan - self guided walking tour - here is a complete tour for your use:

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/old-san-juan-walking-tour-1/

alternatively there is zip lining in the rainforest on this island.

 

St. Thomas: Coral World Ocean Park or hire a boat to take you on a day trip to visit the BVI and have a champagne picnic or zip lining.

 

St. Maarten: Shopping and dining or zip lining at Loterie Farm

 

Tortola: BVI Helicopter tour or Original Virgin Canopy zip line tour

 

Zip-lining through the rain forest sounds amazing! I will look into the Coral World Ocean Park! Thank you for your info!!

[ColinIllinois]

Here is the link to the Ports of Call section Host Star recommended for you.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=587

[amydandrea]

Magen's bay st Thomas...beautiful!

 

 

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A guidebook will tell you ALL there is in each place......once you decide what is "Your thing", you can decide HOW to do it!