Sun, sand and sea: The Caribbean’s got it all. And you can get the best of the best with a cruise on Freedom of the Seas. Newly refurbished, Freedom is sailing the Caribbean’s warm waters now with the addition of new restaurants, including modern Mexican concept Sabor and Italian trattoria Giovanni’s Table, plus a retro-chic cocktail lounge R Bar, and refreshed staterooms and public spaces.
There’s so much to see onboard that you might never want to leave. But guess what else Freedom has to offer? Some pretty amazing shore excursions on some of the Eastern Caribbean’s hottest islands. Check out this list for a few of our favorites — or see all the shore excursions (more than 100!) for yourself.
1. Frolic on the Beach
What: An all-access pass to the tranquil waters and pink sands of Smith Bay Beach Eco Park, 21 acres of beachfront on St. Thomas’ east end.
Cool Factor: The exclusivity — only Royal Caribbean and Celebrity guests are allowed on Secret Sands.
Find It In: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, a tropical paradise in the USVI.
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2. Put Pedal to the Metal
What: An off-road mountain bike tour of St. Maarten’s beautiful coastline, full of white-sand beaches on one side and colorful homes on the other.
Cool Factor: Cooling off in gorgeous Friar’s Bay after hitting the dirt.
Find It In: Philipsburg, St. Maarten, a melting pot of French and Dutch culture.
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3. Dive Right In
What: A snorkeling tour in the coral reefs off the low-key Berry Islands (often referred to as “The Fishbowl of the Bahamas”), followed by a drink at the shallow-waters sandbar.
Cool Factor: Sipping a refreshing Mai Tai after all that paddling.
Find It In: CocoCay, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean’s own eco-friendly private island.
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4. Did You Say “Snuba”?
What: A Snuba tour, where you can dive up to 20 feet without equipment while your air supply floats on a support raft above the surface.
Cool Factor: Seeing tropical fish, shallow shipwrecks and coral reefs without a heavy air tank.
Find It In: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
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5. Fly Away
What: A guided tour of St. Maarten’s Butterfly Farm, featuring hundreds of the exotic creatures from all over the world.
Cool Factor: A Blue Morpho from South America landing on your shoulder.
Find It In: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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6. I Scream, You Scream
What: A thrill ride on the Screaming Eagle, a 650-horsepower, turbo-charged jet boat that can do 180-degree spins.
Cool Factor: It’s not all fishtails and power-brake stops — you’ll also receive a tour of historical sites on the shoreline.
Find It In: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
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7. Tiki Tiki Tiki
What: A relaxing day on a floating Tiki platform off the coast of idyllic St. Maarten.
Cool Factor: Earn your next piña colada after a snorkel over shipwrecks, a helicopter, and a submarine (!).
Find It In: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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8. See Clearly Now
What: A tour of the clear Bahamian waters via glass-bottomed boat.
Cool Factor: Seeing stingray, turtles, star fish and conch from the comfort of a catamaran.
Find It In: CocoCay, Bahamas
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9. Let’s Go Sailing
What: A mini-competition in a racing yacht fit for the America’s Cup regatta.
Cool Factor: Working with crewmates to get your yacht across the finish line first (no experience necessary!).
Find It In: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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