Top Caribbean Day Trips - page 2

History and culture, dramatic scenery, and notable local cuisine spots, our St. Maarten tour has it all. Be amazed by seven stops as we move through them at your pace. Excellent for avoiding masses of tourists and/or getting off your cruise ship, we can guarantee a memorable day of learning and fun with our guides.

For many visitors to the Bahamas, experiencing the Exuma Cays and their famed swimming pigs is a highlight of the trip. Make the most of your time with this guided tour that takes you from Paradise Island to Exuma by powerboat so that you can make multiple island stops in just one tour. Includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Learn about Antigua’s past and present on this guided tour of the island. This extensive sightseeing tour includes popular sights including Devil’s Bridge, Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive where you’ll see banana trees, pineapples and more. Plus, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurant.

Cruise around St Lucia aboard a catamaran named 'Tout Bagay' during this 8-hour excursion. With an expert captain and crew as your hosts, spread out on the deck for some sun and relaxation while sipping rum drinks from the open bar. Go ashore to explore sites like Morne Coubrail Estate, the sulphur springs, Toraille Waterfall and the quaint town of Soufriere. Use the provided snorkel equipment to explore the underwater world in Anse Cochon and Marigot Bay. Enjoy a Creole-style buffet and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Immerse yourself in nature with a small-group tour to the El Yunque Rainforest. Hike through the jungle while learning about the flora and fauna. Spend time at a waterfall and pool where you can cool off with a swim, play around in the natural waterslides, or jump off a cliff. Afterward, stop at Playa Luquillo, where you can enjoy the beach or grab food at your own cost.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities without spending a fortune by visiting De Palm Island. This private island’s all-inclusive experience includes water park rides, guided snorkel excursions to the nearby tropical reef, banana boat rides, and such activities as salsa lessons and beach volleyball. And if you work up an appetite, you can enjoy a hot buffet lunch and cocktails. All food, drinks, and activities are included.

Enjoy a full-day guided bus tour to Negril, including Margaritaville, Seven Mile Beach, Catamaran Cruise, and Rick's Cafe. Start the day with complimentary transportation via air-conditioned bus from your hotel to Maragritaville where you'll have time for lunch on your own (not included) or a chance to explore Seven Mile Beach. enjoy a catamaran cruise along the coast of Jamaica to the waters off Rick's Cafe in Negril. Snorkel off the boat among coral and tropical fish or just stretch out on the boat's deck and sunbathe during this excursion from Negril. Enjoy unlimited drinks and reggae music while you watch the gorgeous Jamaican sunset from this luxury catamaran. After, you'll be transported via bus back to your hotel.

Avoid wasting precious vacation time on St. Kitts-Nevis with an easy beach transfer to explore the beach at Nevis. Ride a power boat to the neighboring island's famous Pinney's Beach, where you'll be set up with a welcome drink, a beach chair, and a shared umbrella. Spend your four hours of free time how you like, then catch your transfer back to the port at St. Kitts.

Exploring Barbados’s best snorkeling spots on your own can be hit-or-miss and difficult to reach from shore. This catamaran cruise along the island’s west coast takes you directly to the top snorkeling sites aboard a spacious 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran, with two or three swim stops—that may even include a shipwreck. Snorkel among tropical fish and coral reefs—you may even spot sea turtles—with all the sailing handled for you.

Spend your day in Bonaire exploring Washington Slagbaai National Park on a guided tour. You’ll go off the beaten track in a 4x4 to deserted beaches and blowholes located within the national park, a former plantation turned into an ecological reserve. You’ll have the opportunity to see wildlife, go snorkeling and take a hike for scenic views of the Caribbean. Snacks, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are provided.

Escape the crowds on land and see a part of Puerto Rico that most travelers miss on a sailing tour by catamaran to Culebra Island —home to white-sand beaches and coral reefs, and hailed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Lunch, alcoholic drinks, and snacks are included on board, to keep you hydrated and refreshed. A visit to Culebra is weather-dependent, so other possible beach stops include the beautiful Icacos island or one of Vieques' beaches.

Seeing Aruba’s wild side on your own is difficult without the right vehicle or local knowledge. This full-day off-road safari solves that by taking you across the island in a rugged 4WD Land Cruiser to places most tours can’t reach, including Arikok National Park, the Natural Pool, and Baby Beach in one trip. Stop at key landmarks, swim and snorkel with gear provided, and enjoy a homemade BBQ lunch—all without worrying about routes, equipment, or logistics.

Get a comprehensive overview of Barbados on this full-day tour that takes travelers from coast to coast. Listen to commentary from a guide on the history and culture of Barbados while traveling all over the island. Since all transportation is provided, this tour eliminates the hassle of renting a car and puzzling over directions. Highlights include Speightstown, Holetown, North Point, Bathsheba, and lunch at Sand Dunes.

Embark on a cruise through open waters from Fajardo to beautiful Icacos Island, on board the Tortuga. There, you can get active by snorkeling the reefs with the provided gear, and see diverse marine life. If you’d rather just relax, hang out on the beaches or on board the boat while the crew provide complimentary tropical drinks, including local rum, and a fresh, tasty lunch.

Exploring the Dominican Republic beyond the resort area can be challenging without a car. This half-day trip to Monkeyland makes it simple, with round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana and a guided journey into the jungle. Visit local coffee and cacao plantations, learn about organic farming methods, stroll through botanical gardens, and spend time observing squirrel monkeys in a natural setting—and enjoy samples of fresh coffee or hot chocolate along the way.

Head to the sparsely inhabited Saona Island on a full-day trip from Punta Cana. Join a small group and visit the town of Mano Juan, home to a turtle conservation area. Then, spend the rest of your day exploring a secret beach as well as Abanico and Palmilla beaches, each with its own charm. Your day trip includes a simple breakfast and a hearty, buffet lunch on the beach.

Enjoy personalized attention on this private, fully customizable tour of St. Lucia. Choose to visit Marigot Bay, the Governor General's Mansion, the Sulphur Springs, or the island's largest banana plantation, tailoring the day to your interests. Learn about local history and culture along the way while enjoying complimentary beverages, with round-trip private transportation from your hotel included for a seamless experience.

See some of the Bahamas’ top destinations, all in one day on this powerboat tour from Nassau. In the morning, zip off to Allen’s Cay, where you can see rock iguanas in their natural habitat. Next, continue to Compass Cay Marina, home to wild nurse sharks. Finally, head to Big Major Cay—better known as “Pig Beach”—where you can get up close and personal with the Bahamas’ famed swimming pigs.

This tour is a great way to see the traditional side of the Dominican Republic. Many tourists only see the resort side of the country, but this tour shows the country's history and culture. Start your day in Higüey, one of the most popular cities in the country. There you will visit the Basilica and the Dominican Market, where you can get to better understand Dominican culture and society. After lunch it's time to visit Anamuya River, where you will have time to swim, enjoy nature and even slide on a 100 foot natural slide into the river.

Admire the white-sand beaches and tropical scenery of Barbados from the water on a catamaran tour that takes you to some epic snorkel spots. With numbers limited to 12 people, there’s plenty of room to relax on deck and enjoy a Bajan buffet lunch and an open bar featuring soft and alcoholic drinks. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Spend a day in Antigua's North Sound, swimming, snorkeling, and learning about the area's natural ecosystem. You'll bird watch at Great Bird Island, go caving at Hell's Gate, visit the turtle conservation project at Long Bay, and learn about the mangrove system at Guiana Island, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

While your ship is in St Maarten's port, swim and lounge at Orient Beach and Maho Beach on this half-day shore excursion. Jet ski, paraglide or sail at Orient Beach, then grab a snack at one of the many bars and restaurants there. Travel to Maho beach and watch jumbo jets fly overhead to land at the nearby airport. A guide, complimentary refreshments and round-trip transportation from the cruise port are included.

Go on an island excursion, and see some of the most popular spots in Aruba on this tour taking off from Oranjestad. Travel the whole island, and see the California Lighthouse, the Ayo Rock Formation, and the Casibari Rock Formations. Visit one of the world’s oldest aloe-vera factories, as well as a 75-year-old, family-run bar. Learn about Aruba’s gold-rush era at the Bushiribana gold mill ruins, and swim in a man-made lagoon at Baby Beach.

Combine a trip to the Blue Hole, Dunn's River Falls, and Secret Falls in a single full-day tour from Montego Bay with Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Admission tickets to Blue Hole and Dunn's River are included with Skip-The-Line access for faster entry. Make a lunch stop at a popular local eatery (own expense) for some traditional Jamaican Jerk Chicken.