Ring In The New Year in The Virgin Islands, Dominica, Bahamas, Barbados and Martinique

Embark on a breathtaking 10-day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, that promises an unforgettable journey through the Caribbean's most captivating destinations. Your adventure begins with a serene stop at Princess Cays, Bahamas, where pristine beaches await. Next, explore the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The lush island of Dominica offers untamed natural beauty and adventure, followed by the enchanting shores of Barbados. Discover the unique charm of Martinique's French-Caribbean blend before heading to Antigua, renowned for its 365 beaches and rich history. Finally, return to Ft. Lauderdale, filled with memories of this diverse and luxurious voyage.

December 27, 2024 - January 6, 2025

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Itinerary

Saturday, December 27 2025 - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping.

The city sits 24 miles north of Miami and is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. Look hard and you might find remnants of three of them today. More people seem to be interested in taking a water tour aboard the "Carrie B."

Note: Upon disembarkation, please collect your bag, go through customs and hand your bag to your tour driver who will stow and lock it underneath your bus. Disembarkation tours end at the airports; therefore guests who have post-cruise packages at local hotels must disembark at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Guests will then be responsible for their transportation to the hotel.

Points of Interest

• Everglades

• Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary

• Fort Lauderdale Beach

• Intracoastal Waterway

• Las Olas Boulevard

• Sawgrass Mills

• South Beach

Sunday, December 28th 2025 - Princess Cays, Bahamas
Join us at our exclusive port of call, Princess Cays, where you'll enjoy a private beach party on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. One hundred miles long and only two miles wide, Eleuthera offers unspoiled beaches. Our private resort at Princess Cays is situated on more than 40 acres and features over a half-mile of white-sand shoreline, all at the southern tip of the island. The resort boasts outstanding amenities while carefully preserving this natural paradise. Take in the views from the observation tower. Enjoy a complimentary beach barbecue. Sip a cool drink or browse the shops and the local craft market. All of Princess Cays' facilities are linked by walkways. Recreational activities abound. Enjoy volleyball and a full range of water sports, or simply relax on the beach.

Note: Snorkel equipment, sea boards, floats, kayaks, paddle wheelers, the banana boat rides, aqua chairs, beach clamshells, bungalows, etc. can be pre-reserved. Please be advised that all tours and activities at Princess Cays, including equipment rentals and water sports, are sold on a NO-REFUND basis after closing time for cancellation. Please see the posted time on the Tour Order Forms onboard.

In ports where guests utilize tender boats to go ashore, Princess staff will make every effort to assist but are not allowed to individually physically lift more than 50 lbs. (22kg). Guests requiring physical assistance must travel with an able-bodied companion. With your safety and comfort in mind, the final decision to permit or prohibit passengers from going ashore will be made on each occasion by the ship's Captain.

Points of Interest

• Stingray Encounter

• Private & Sanctuary Bungalows

• Snorkeling

• Outdoor Adventure

• Beach Clamshell or Beach Umbrellla

• Banana Boat Ride

• Fishing

• Water Sports Rental Activities

Monday, December 29th 2025 - At Sea

Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands are America's paradise, offering an easygoing blend of island ways and American practicality. St. Thomas, capital of the island group, offers every imaginable sport: snorkeling, golfing, hiking, and sailing. Just a few miles away lay St. John and Virgin Islands National Park. Stunning mountain scenery, crystalline waters, and white-sand beaches with palms swaying in the breeze - the US Virgin Islands are truly a slice of paradise. The harbor is easily one of the Caribbean's most scenic. The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million in gold. St. Thomas has a reputation as a duty free-mecca for shopping.

Points of Interest

• Magens Bay

• Outdoor Adventure

• Coral World

• Mountain Top

• Skyride to Paradise Point

• St. John

• Snorkeling & Diving

• Downtown Charlotte Amalie

Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - Dominica
Lying between Guadeloupe and Martinique is the island of Dominica--an unspoiled Caribbean paradise. The vibrant, rich rainforest is home to rare birds, including Sisserou and Jacquot parrots. Streams tumble down mountain slopes and thread fertile valleys on their short route to the sea. Dominica is also home to the last Carib Indians. When Columbus made landfall on his second voyage of discovery, this fierce tribe managed to keep the explorer at bay. And while the island proved a lure for both British and French planters, Dominica somehow managed to escape the trammels of civilization. This former British possession, independent since 1978, today lures visitors from around the world with its unspoiled beauty. As the islanders fondly say, "Apres Bondi, c'est la terre" (After God, it is the land). Tours may travel narrow, winding roads.

Points of Interest

• Morne Trois Pitons National Park

• Emerald Pool

• Waterfalls

• Titou Gorge

• Rainforest Rivers

• Botanical Gardens

• Soufriere/Scotts Head Marine Reserve

• Outdoor Adventure

Thursday, January 1st 2026 - Barbados
Barbados is one of the few Caribbean islands solely colonized by one nation. It's no wonder Bajans describe their country as being "more English than England sheself," surnames like Worthing and Hastings abound. But look around and you know you're not in England: rich and fertile tropical fields meet a glistening, azure sea. The soft pastels of old chattel houses blend with the vibrant reds, oranges, and greens of roadside fruit stands. In short, Barbados exudes a charm all its own. Perhaps it is due to Bajan culture, that celebrated blend of English tradition and the African heritage brought to the island by slaves imported to work the sugar plantations. The potent brew which results flavors every aspect of island life, from music, dance and art, to religion, language and food.

Points of Interest

• Harrison's Cave

• Andromeda Botanical Gardens

• Mount Gay Rum

• Turtle Encounter

• Gun Hill Signal

• Sunbury Plantation

• Beaches

• Underwater Adventure

Friday, January 2nd 2026 - Martinique
To the Arawak, Martinique was their treasured "isle of flowers." Lying in the Lesser Antilles between Dominica and St. Lucia, the island is a tropical paradise of dense rain forest, rolling savanna and stunning beaches. The rich volcanic soil nourishes banana plantations and pineapple fields as well as mangoes, papayas, lemons, limes, and West Indian cherries. Little wonder that Columbus praised Martinique as the "best, most fertile, most delightful, and most charming land in the world." Martinique's cultural heritage is as rich and bountiful as its soil. The island has been governed by France for over three centuries. Today an overseas department of France, the island boasts a culture that is a unique and zesty blend of French, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern influences, resulting in that spicy combination called Créole. Créole culture is reflected in Martinique's architecture, cuisine, language, and music. For years the mayor of Fort-de-France was the internationally acclaimed Créole poet Aimé Césaire. Five centuries after Columbus made his landfall, Martinique remains a rare flower in the Caribbean.

Points of Interest

• Church of Balata

• St. Pierre

• Rum Distillery

• Fort-de-France

• Banana Plantation

• Balata Botanical Garden

• Underwater Exploration

Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - Antigua
The largest of the British Leeward Islands, Antigua (pronounced an-tee-ga) boasts one of the Caribbean's most spectacular coastlines with secluded coves and sun drenched beaches. The island's rolling hills are dotted with stone sugar mills, relics from the bygone era when sugar was king. Historic Nelson's Dockyard, where Admiral Horatio Nelson quartered his fleet in 1784, attests to Antigua's long and colorful nautical history during colonial times. And St. John's, the island's bustling capital, offers visitors a wealth of boutiques, restaurants and pubs.

Points of Interest

• Nelson's Dockyard

• Shirley Heights

• Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre

• Fig Tree Drive

• Stingray City

• Beaches

• Bird Island

• Canopy Zipline Adventure

Sunday, January 4th 2026 &  At Sea Monday, January 5th 2026 - At Sea

Tuesday, January 6th 2026 - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Set sail next holiday season on a magical New Years cruise, where the joy of the sea meets the warmth of festive cheer! Call us now to book this incredible journey!!