Southern Caribbean Cruise ÄVENTYRET BÖRJAR HÄR
Fort Lauderdale , Florida | Willemstad , Curacao | Oranjestad , Aruba | Cartagena , Colombia | Cartagena , Colombia | Colón , Panama | Puerto Limon , Costa Rica | Fort Lauderdale , Florida
VISION OF THE SEAS
Get to know your ship
VISION OF THE SEAS
ALLTIGENOM
FANTASTISKT
LEARN MORE
EN FEST FÖR
SMAKLÖKARNA
LEARN MORE
DAGS FÖR
SHOW
LEARN MORE
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
STRANDSUGEN
Se solen stiga över Atlantens horisont på en morgonpromenad längs Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fortsätt med frukost vid vattenbrynet – det finns gott om platser att välja mellan, detta är trots allt ”USA:s Venedig” där det finns mer än 45 mil av vattenleder.
Se solen stiga över Atlantens horisont på en morgonpromenad längs Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fortsätt med frukost vid vattenbrynet – det finns gott om platser att välja mellan, detta är trots allt ”USA:s Venedig” där det finns mer än 45 mil av vattenleder.
i Fort Lauderdale
GATUSCEN
Las Olas Boulevard, som ligger granne med stadskärnan, är Fort Lauderdales nöjescentrum. Där finns 1,5 km med exklusiva butiker och uteserveringar som sträcker sig förbi höghus och fram till RiverWalk, där du kan ta en gratis tur med vattenbussen för en kryssning längs med kanaler kantade av lyxiga hus.
VITAMIN SEA
Lapa sol, sand och strandnöjen längs Fort Lauderdale Beach. Gå längs den palmkantade ”Strip” på delstatsväg A1A och tillfredsställ ditt behov av strandbarer, souvenirbutiker och uteserveringar. Med Fort Lauderdale-kryssningar kan du dra på för fullt med en Jet Ski® – eller pröva på parasegling högt ovanför havet.
GLADES OF GLORY
Åk västerut och utforska Florida Everglades, en otämjd flod av vass som täcker 890 hektar pittoreska våtmarker. Vare sig du tar en vild resa i en träskbåt eller plaskar runt i en träskbuggy kommer du att stöta på de alligatorer och vilda fåglar som frodas i Floridas vackra naturliga landskap.
Det lokala köket
Det går nästan inte att hitta en mer autentisk Fort Lauderdale-matupplevelse än att äta fisk och skaldjur direkt från fiskebåten på en av matställena vid vattenbrynet. Det lokala ”Floribien”-köket smälter samman Karibien- och Latinamerika-inspirerade smaker med lokalt fångad fisk, räkor och krabba. Surf-and-turf-restauranger täcker varenda millimeter av A1A längs stranden, medan de flesta restaurangerna utmed Las Olas har vita borddukar.
SHOPPING
Handla strandkläder på The Gallery i Beach Place, eller hitta sällsynta böcker och handgjorda hattar på Hollywood Boulevard. Dania’s Antique Row är hem till 100 återförsäljare, medan konstgallerierna och de ovanliga butikerna kantar Las Olas Boulevard. För verkliga fynd, gå till loppmarknaden The Swap Shop eller den vidsträckta marknaden Sawgrass Mills.
KRYSSNING
FAVORITER DU INTE FÅR MISSA
SAKER ATT GÖRA
A BOLDER BOULDER
Rise to the occasion and take on the signature Rock Climbing Wall. From beginners to speed climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 40 feet above deck. Included in your fare, no reservation required.
SWIM IT TO WIN IT
Soak up the sun or savor the shade on expanded pool decks, with complimentary loungers, live music, and the opportunity to enjoy a frosty cocktail.
KRYSSNING
FÖR MATÄLSKARE
SAKER ATT GÖRA
A FAR EAST FEAST
Say “Konnichiwa” to a reimagined favorite. Sushi, sashimi and more, all made-to-order with intense flavors, the best ingredients and impeccable presentation.
AL DENTE INDULGENCE
A casual Italian trattoria, Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including fresh pastas, braised meat dishes and stews.
Willemstad, Curacao
ADVENTURE IN FULL COLOR
Discover the colonial-era fortresses and other landmarks of Willemstad on a trolley ride before exploring more on your own. Go on a distillery tour to sample the island’s signature spirit, Blue Curaçao, or make some new marine friends at the Sea Aquarium. Enjoy the island’s stunning turquoise seas on a boat, snorkeling or just relaxing on the sands.
Discover the colonial-era fortresses and other landmarks of Willemstad on a trolley ride before exploring more on your own. Go on a distillery tour to sample the island’s signature spirit, Blue Curaçao, or make some new marine friends at the Sea Aquarium. Enjoy the island’s stunning turquoise seas on a boat, snorkeling or just relaxing on the sands.
in Willemstad
STOP FOR A PHOTO OP
Take a scenic ride through Shete Boka Park for three incredible sites— the Boka Tabla, where waves break so high against a rocky inlet they look like a geyser; the Boka Pistol, where giant waves make a thunderous sound as they crash into an underground cavern; and the natural bridge which the ocean has carved out of the rock.
TAKE A HIKE
Head to the 4,450-acre wildlife preserve, Christoffel Park National Curaçao, to spend the day immersed in unspoiled nature. Hike or bike any of eight trails and get to know the indigenous flora and fauna— like white-tailed deer, barn owls, blue iguanas, and rare wild orchids.
HISTORY AND MYSTERY
Discover stalagmites, stalactites, unique species and local lore inside the Hato Caves. These ancient limestone caverns are filled with pools, waterfalls, and 1,500-year-old cave paintings. Cruise to Curaçao and cross the mystical underground lake before entering two large caverns lined with ancient Arawak petroglyphs.
Local Cuisine
For a taste of the real Curacao, explore the capital and stop at local eateries like Plaza Bieu, Trio Penotti or La Boheme. At spots like these, you'll find a storm of local flavors reflective of the cultural mix. Try kabritu, curried goat stew, or ayaka, meat-filled tamales wrapped in banana leaves. Or savor African peanut soup with bananas.
Shopping
Walk by multicolored storefronts filled with local arts and crafts in the Punda and Otrobanda districts. Or venture into the New Market, a place to find handicrafts from Curacao, like the quintessential Dutch clogs, and souvenirs like hammocks from neighboring islands.
INSIDER TIP
Be sure to catch the swinging Queen Emma Bridge in action from the deck during sailaway.
Oranjestad, Aruba
EVERY ADVENTURE
Oranjestad is best known for its colorful Dutch Colonial ‘gingerbread’ houses painted in bright Caribbean hues, powdery white beaches and crystal-clear aquamarine water. Explore Aruba’s unique geological formations amid desert-like landscapes. Or discover aquatic wonders under the waves on a snorkeling excursion or a thrilling submarine ride. Sun-seekers can choose the beach that best suits their style, from the activity-filled De Palm Island to resort-studded Palm Beach, one of the island’s most glorious stretches of sand.
Oranjestad is best known for its colorful Dutch Colonial ‘gingerbread’ houses painted in bright Caribbean hues, powdery white beaches and crystal-clear aquamarine water. Explore Aruba’s unique geological formations amid desert-like landscapes. Or discover aquatic wonders under the waves on a snorkeling excursion or a thrilling submarine ride. Sun-seekers can choose the beach that best suits their style, from the activity-filled De Palm Island to resort-studded Palm Beach, one of the island’s most glorious stretches of sand.
in Oranjestad
ROADS LESS TRAVELED
Buckle up for an off-road 4X4 ride through the rough and rugged Aruba Arikok National Park. Along the way, you’ll spot the local plants and wildlife of the craggy but beautiful coastline on your way to Conchi, a natural pool created by the ocean’s relentless crashing waves.
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’
Perched on the northwestern tip of the island, you can climb to the top of the recently renovated California Lighthouse for panoramic views of the crashing waves of the windward coast. From 100 feet up, you can even see the tranquil waters of the leeward shore.
SEA FLOOR EXPLORING
The water off Aruba is teeming with marine life and you can see it all up close by riding in a high-tech submarine 150 feet below the sea. As you explore in comfort during your Aruba cruise, you'll pass schools of tropical fish, huge sponge gardens, colorful coral reefs, wreck sites and even scuba divers.
LOCAL CUISINE
Taste your way through the multicultural heritage of the island. Sample Argentine meat dishes, Venezuelan empanadas and arepas, and nutty Dutch cheeses. Or for something a little more Caribbean, try a hearty pumpkin soup or gumbo with some pan bati— a pancake made from wheat and corn flour.
SHOPPING
The three-story Royal Plaza Mall and Renaissance Mall offer incredible duty-free deals, all within easy walking distance of the port. Here you can snag luxury designer jewelry and watches, but also pick up traditional Dutch items like Delft (blue and white) pottery and locally made aloe products.
INSIDER TIP
Free trolleys run in a loop from the port to the downtown area.
Cartagena, Colombia
WITH A TROPICAL TWIST
Cartagena feels like a fairy tale town with colorful streets like Calle del Tablon, where balconies overflow with bright pink bougainvillea. Beautiful historic buildings like the San Pedro Claver Church showcase the city's heritage, while flawless beaches like Playa Blanca remind you this is also a Caribbean paradise.
Cartagena feels like a fairy tale town with colorful streets like Calle del Tablon, where balconies overflow with bright pink bougainvillea. Beautiful historic buildings like the San Pedro Claver Church showcase the city's heritage, while flawless beaches like Playa Blanca remind you this is also a Caribbean paradise.
in Cartagena
Walk This Way
Get to know Cartagena by foot with any of the many walking tours available and learn about the city's history and charm while discovering every colonial nook. Visit the Palace of the Inquisition, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the chocolate or emerald museums. Only a walk will allow you the time and space to see them.
Soothing Shores
Get to Bocagrande and see a Colombian version of a Miami strip, clad with trendy shops and stylish sky-rises. Or head to Playa Blanca or Rosario Islands for clear waters and blinding bright sand and be lulled by the gentle waves.
Market Finds
To get a real local experience head to the bustling Mercado de Bazurto, where you can find fresh local fruits like Mamey, Cherimoya and Lulo or have a plate full of seafood — try the popular crab rice — for less than $5.
Local Cuisine
Cartagena proudly serves some of the best seafood in the country. Caribbean and Latin American flavors blend in dishes like ceviche, arepas rellenas (corn pancakes filled with meat) and pandebono (cheese bread). Don't miss Mila Pasteleria and Gelateria Paradiso for local sweets like coconut cake layered with dulce de leche and gelato made with mamey, a local fruit with a creamy texture and sweet pumpkin-like flavor.
Shopping
Walk to Casa Chiqui, This is Cartagena or Abaco Libreria and Cafe for local books, crafts and coffee. Cruise to Cartagena and stroll the Mercado for trinkets like traditional Colombian hats. If you're looking for jewelry, Cartagena is one of the world's largest producers of emeralds. Go to Lucy Jewelry to find your very own precious stone.
INSIDER TIP
Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote extensively about Cartagena. Bring with you some of his quotes and try to find the spots he wrote so passionately about.
Cartagena, Colombia
WITH A TROPICAL TWIST
Cartagena feels like a fairy tale town with colorful streets like Calle del Tablon, where balconies overflow with bright pink bougainvillea. Beautiful historic buildings like the San Pedro Claver Church showcase the city's heritage, while flawless beaches like Playa Blanca remind you this is also a Caribbean paradise.
Cartagena feels like a fairy tale town with colorful streets like Calle del Tablon, where balconies overflow with bright pink bougainvillea. Beautiful historic buildings like the San Pedro Claver Church showcase the city's heritage, while flawless beaches like Playa Blanca remind you this is also a Caribbean paradise.
in Cartagena
Walk This Way
Get to know Cartagena by foot with any of the many walking tours available and learn about the city's history and charm while discovering every colonial nook. Visit the Palace of the Inquisition, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the chocolate or emerald museums. Only a walk will allow you the time and space to see them.
Soothing Shores
Get to Bocagrande and see a Colombian version of a Miami strip, clad with trendy shops and stylish sky-rises. Or head to Playa Blanca or Rosario Islands for clear waters and blinding bright sand and be lulled by the gentle waves.
Market Finds
To get a real local experience head to the bustling Mercado de Bazurto, where you can find fresh local fruits like Mamey, Cherimoya and Lulo or have a plate full of seafood — try the popular crab rice — for less than $5.
Local Cuisine
Cartagena proudly serves some of the best seafood in the country. Caribbean and Latin American flavors blend in dishes like ceviche, arepas rellenas (corn pancakes filled with meat) and pandebono (cheese bread). Don't miss Mila Pasteleria and Gelateria Paradiso for local sweets like coconut cake layered with dulce de leche and gelato made with mamey, a local fruit with a creamy texture and sweet pumpkin-like flavor.
Shopping
Walk to Casa Chiqui, This is Cartagena or Abaco Libreria and Cafe for local books, crafts and coffee. Cruise to Cartagena and stroll the Mercado for trinkets like traditional Colombian hats. If you're looking for jewelry, Cartagena is one of the world's largest producers of emeralds. Go to Lucy Jewelry to find your very own precious stone.
INSIDER TIP
Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote extensively about Cartagena. Bring with you some of his quotes and try to find the spots he wrote so passionately about.
Colón, Panama
CONGOS CULTURE CRUISING
Colón is your portal to many quintessential Panama attractions. See the world-famous Panama Canal at the Gatun locks. Explore the Caribbean Sea coast at pristine beaches like Playa La Angosta. Or take the one-hour drive to Panama City, where you can walk among Colónial-era buildings in Casco Viejo or take in the local feel of vibrant Avenida Central.
Colón is your portal to many quintessential Panama attractions. See the world-famous Panama Canal at the Gatun locks. Explore the Caribbean Sea coast at pristine beaches like Playa La Angosta. Or take the one-hour drive to Panama City, where you can walk among Colónial-era buildings in Casco Viejo or take in the local feel of vibrant Avenida Central.
in Colón
Lock in the Wonder
Experience the Panama Canal in all its engineered glory as you witness ships being lifted in the Gatun locks to enter Gatun Lake. Ships then traverse through the lake and exit the canal on the Pacific Ocean side, going down again in the Miraflores locks.
Naturally Fortified
Head to the Portobelo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and find yourself surrounded by historic fortifications like the ruins of San Lorenzo Castle and Fort. Don't miss San Lorenzo Protected Forest, which houses many hiking trails and marine flora and fauna, like mangroves and sea turtles.
The Beat of the City
Drive for just an hour and find arguably the most visually appealing city in Central America: metropolitan Panama City. Cruise to Colón and walk by impressive skyscrapers like the Vitri Tower, feed your artistic side with a visit to BioMuseo museum, and shop for souvenirs in the historic streets of Panama Viejo.
Local Cuisine
Seafood in its many forms is the staple cuisine of Colón. Sample shrimp and coconut rice or white fish ceviche marinated in lime and habanero. Not feeling like fish? Seek out golden-brown empanadas stuffed with meat and cheese or sancocho, a hearty chicken stew with corn, squash and herbs. Finish your meal with raspados, the local dessert of grated ice sweetened with condensed milk.
Shopping
The Colón Free Zone is one of the biggest duty-free markets in the world. Head here to find wholesale stores selling everything from clothes to shoes and jewelry during your Colón cruise. If you're heading to Panama City, don't miss out on the shopping there. Shops like Karavan, Beermarkt and Papiro y Yo selling indigenous art, local beer and the ever-popular Panama hats.
INSIDER TIP
Take a road trip on the Caribbean coast and find hidden beach villages, like Costa Arriba, along the way.
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
RIDE THE WAVE
Come to Puerto Limon ready to meet a raw and beautiful side unlike any other in Costa Rica. Go off-road and through prehistoric forests in places like the famous Veragua Rainforest Park. Glide on a canoe over the Tortuguero Canal, meet wild creatures at the Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary, or get in some of the region's best surfing at the Salsa Brava reef break, just an hour's drive south of the port.
Come to Puerto Limon ready to meet a raw and beautiful side unlike any other in Costa Rica. Go off-road and through prehistoric forests in places like the famous Veragua Rainforest Park. Glide on a canoe over the Tortuguero Canal, meet wild creatures at the Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary, or get in some of the region's best surfing at the Salsa Brava reef break, just an hour's drive south of the port.
in Puerto Limon
Swept Away
Fly over trees on an aerial tram, zip-line through the tropical forest or spot three-toed sloths as you hike at the Veragua Rainforest Park, a 3,212-acre nature reserve with views of the remote Talamanca Range. Then head to the biological exhibit for a glimpse of the wildlife researchers as they study the creatures and vegetation that inhabit this land.
Get Salty
Costa Rica's beaches are known for their unspoiled beauty, and the ones in the province of Limon are especially popular for their Caribbean vibe. Relax in the white sand and warm waters at Playa Bonita, Playa Blanca or Puerto Viejo. Pick up souvenirs at the stalls set up by the water, sip on a fresh coconut, stroll by the shore as you take in the palm-fringed coast.
Into the Wild
Limon is home to several outdoor attractions, including nature thrills like river rafting and zip-lining. If you're a nature fan looking for a more contemplative outing, then head to the Tortuguero Canal, where you can paddle among water lilies, orchids and sea turtles. Have your camera ready to catch the sloths dangling from the trees, the iguanas jumping into the water and the tropical birds overhead.
Local Cuisine
Taste your way through Puerto Limon and enjoy the mealnge of Spanish and Afro-Caribbean flavors. Cruise to Puerto Limon and try the distinctive dish rondon, a hearty, ginger-spiced stew of coconut milk, yams and seafood, typically fresh white fish and crab. Or sip on an agua de sapo (ginger lemonade) and snack on patacones (fried plantains) and chicharrones, slices of deep-fried pork belly brightened up with a pinch of lime.
Shopping
Puerto Limon's shopping experience is as laidback as its beachy mood. Stop by casual Mercado Municipal for leatherware, ceramics, pottery and wood carvings, or go to shoreside shops in beaches like Playa Bonita for ocean-inspired souvenirs during your Costa Rica cruise.
INSIDER TIP
Visit the Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary and learn about the entity's efforts to protect local wild animals.
KRYSSNING
FÖRESTÄLLNINGAR I VÄRLDSKLASS
SAKER ATT GÖRA
PEACE, LOVE & DISCO BEATS
Throw it back to the era that started it all with the best disco music and dancing that will leave you boogie woogie-ing all night long.
ENTER STAGE RIGHT
Sing along with your favorite show tunes as the rhythm, rhyme, words and music of Broadway transport you to NYC.
KRYSSNING
EFTER SOLNEDGÅNGEN BÖRJAR NATTLIVET
SAKER ATT GÖRA
SHAKING UP THE CLASSICS
Vintage glamor comes alive at R Bar — serving classic cocktails, like gin martinis and Old Fashioneds, in a distinctly sophisticated setting.
SUN, SERENITY & SIPS
Does sitting in the whirlpool make you thirsty? Grab a drink at the nearby Solarium Bar.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
EN ÄVENTYRSYACHT
Innan du lämnar södra Florida, se till att besöka Everglades och tillbringa en spännande eftermiddag glidandes fram i en snabb träskbåt i denna vidsträckta flod av vass. Håll ögonen öppna efter häger, sköldpaddor, och amerikanska alligatorer – våtmarkerna är deras naturliga habitat.
Innan du lämnar södra Florida, se till att besöka Everglades och tillbringa en spännande eftermiddag glidandes fram i en snabb träskbåt i denna vidsträckta flod av vass. Håll ögonen öppna efter häger, sköldpaddor, och amerikanska alligatorer – våtmarkerna är deras naturliga habitat.
i Fort Lauderdale
GATUSCEN
Las Olas Boulevard, som ligger granne med stadskärnan, är Fort Lauderdales nöjescentrum. Där finns 1,5 km med exklusiva butiker och uteserveringar som sträcker sig förbi höghus och fram till RiverWalk, där du kan ta en gratis tur med vattenbussen för en kryssning längs med kanaler kantade av lyxiga hus.
VITAMIN SEA
Lapa sol, sand och strandnöjen längs Fort Lauderdale Beach. Gå längs den palmkantade ”Strip” på delstatsväg A1A och tillfredsställ ditt behov av strandbarer, souvenirbutiker och uteserveringar. Med Fort Lauderdale-kryssningar kan du dra på för fullt med en Jet Ski® – eller pröva på parasegling högt ovanför havet.
GLADES OF GLORY
Åk västerut och utforska Florida Everglades, en otämjd flod av vass som täcker 890 hektar pittoreska våtmarker. Vare sig du tar en vild resa i en träskbåt eller plaskar runt i en träskbuggy kommer du att stöta på de alligatorer och vilda fåglar som frodas i Floridas vackra naturliga landskap.
Det lokala köket
Det går nästan inte att hitta en mer autentisk Fort Lauderdale-matupplevelse än att äta fisk och skaldjur direkt från fiskebåten på en av matställena vid vattenbrynet. Det lokala ”Floribien”-köket smälter samman Karibien- och Latinamerika-inspirerade smaker med lokalt fångad fisk, räkor och krabba. Surf-and-turf-restauranger täcker varenda millimeter av A1A längs stranden, medan de flesta restaurangerna utmed Las Olas har vita borddukar.
SHOPPING
Handla strandkläder på The Gallery i Beach Place, eller hitta sällsynta böcker och handgjorda hattar på Hollywood Boulevard. Dania’s Antique Row är hem till 100 återförsäljare, medan konstgallerierna och de ovanliga butikerna kantar Las Olas Boulevard. För verkliga fynd, gå till loppmarknaden The Swap Shop eller den vidsträckta marknaden Sawgrass Mills.
© 2019 Royal Caribbean International
{{GTKYSModal.data.subtitle}}
{{GTKYSModal.data.description}}
{{GTKYSModal.data.experiencessubtitle}}
INSIDER TIP