San Juan
San Juan 02/25/2025
Arrive in San Juan today and enjoy time exploring Puerto Rico's capital in depth. You might take a stroll around El Viejo San Juan, or Old San Juan, with its colonial charms, easy island tempo, and authentic culture. Wander its narrow lanes, literally paved with history, laid with blue adoquín stone once used to ballast Spanish galleons. As we are docked here overnight, you will have ample time to explore the city. This evening, stroll the Old Town's azure byways romantically illuminated by streetlamps.,
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02/25/2025 |
02/25/2025 |
San Juan
San Juan 02/26/2025
Today, you have another day to take in the history and architectural beauty of San Juan, from its fanciful Condado district to the magnificent 16th-century Fort San Felipe del Morro, set on a promontory at the entrance to San Juan Bay. Or visit the lush woodland of El Yunque national rainforest. Later today, you will sail away into the Caribbean's blue waters.,
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02/26/2025 |
02/26/2025 |
St. John's, Antigua
St. John's, Antigua 02/27/2025
Visit Antigua today, once Britain's "Gateway to the Caribbean". On an island tour from our berth in St. John's, you will admire lush green beauty all around and visit English Harbour. Its restored Georgian dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is named for Admiral Horatio Nelson, who commanded the Crown's fleet here in the 18th century. Today, yachts line the quays. But the island's beautiful scenery has not changed since Nelson's day, blanketed with tropical forests and punctuated by sheer cliffs dropping into blue waters.,
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02/27/2025 |
02/27/2025 |
Castries
Castries 02/28/2025
Call on the lush and mountainous island of St. Lucia, with its sheltered harbors, quiet byways, and Creole-inspired cuisine. A short drive from our berth in Castries, admire breathtaking views of azure waters and hillsides shrouded in tropical green. Witness the art of batik making here and glimpse prolific banana plantations. Or, venture across the island to view the spectacular Pitons, towering twin peaks draped in forests.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Essence of St. Lucia
Enjoy an authentic St. Lucian experience blending the past and present as you See, Taste and Smell the flavors of the island while discovering, exploring and learning about life here in days gone by.
Depart your hotel/or Cruise Ship for Greenwood Terrace where you stroll through the gardens amidst tropical fruit trees and flowering plants growing in profusion.
See a Traditional Medicinal herb Garden and learn how our forefathers and local folklore used those herbs.
Travel back in time as you view the ancient “Platene” used in the making of Sugar and Farine (a by -product of Cassava – an Amerindian dish). See an “Old Styled Fowl Coop” (Chicken House), the outdoor cooking fireplace, and Clay Oven used for baking bread. Discover the secrets of local Coconut Oil and of Bay Rum, a by- product of the Bay Leaf
Learn intriguing facts about our Traditional Creole Headwear and Dress. View a brilliant and interesting display of Historic artifacts depicting the Amerindian, European and African influences on our history.
Taste a variety of tropical fruits, island delicacies, local rums and much more.
An interactive experience which showcases the island and offers you a deep insight into the “Essence of St. Lucia.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
. Guided tour through herbal tropical garden
. Tour of the onsite museum
. Tasting of local fruits juices and delicacies
Tour Duration: 2.5 hours
Further Information
Resort and Cruise passengers will be met and escorted by a Barefoot Holidays Representative.
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Flavors of St. Lucia
Enhance your visit to St. Lucia as you explore the island’s creole cuisine through a specially designed “Culinary Experience” and learn how over the years, St. Lucian folk lore combined and blended a fascinating number of herbs, vegetables and fruits into an array of cooked foods that must be tasted to be believed.
Participate in the preparation of the various dishes ……get involved in the process ….. Try your hand (if you wish) under the guidance of our expert island chef. See the transformation take place right before your very eyes. Enjoy the tasty dishes.
Take home not only fond memories of this authentic “Island Culinary Experience” but also those of a relaxing walk through the beautiful garden , replete with an array of tropical fruits, flowering plants, a local medicinal garden. Visit to the onsite museum, and much more. A Hands On, Informative, Relaxing and Educational experience for all.
HIGHLIGHTS
· An authentic culinary experience
· Discover the secrets of authentic St. Lucian cooking
. Learn from a renowned island Chef
. Become a certified St. Lucian cook
. Enjoy a delicious meal
· Admire our onsite museum
· Visit a traditional herb garden and a walk amidst beautiful tropical flora and fruit trees
Duration – 3 hours
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02/28/2025 |
02/28/2025 |
Bridgetown (Barbados)
Bridgetown (Barbados) 03/01/2025
Relish the intense Caribbean beauty of Barbados today when you call on its capital, Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will discover ample evidence of British rule here, from cricket matches and afternoon tea to the Commonwealth's third-oldest parliament. Marvel at spectacular vistas from the heights of the Highland Adventure Centre, descending to sea level for a tour of Bridgetown. Or, head underground to explore the stalactites and stalagmites of Harrison's Cave.,
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03/01/2025 |
03/01/2025 |
At Sea
At Sea 03/02/2025
After a morning workout at the Fitness Center, perhaps soothe your body with a hot sauna and a few minutes amid the refreshingly chilled air of the Snow Grotto. This evening, enjoy cocktails at the Viking Bar and a classic meal in The Restaurant.,
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03/02/2025 |
03/02/2025 |
Ile Royal
Ile Royal 03/03/2025
Call on Île Royale (Royal Island) today, one of the three Îles du Salut that belong to mainland French Guiana. These three "Islands of Salvation" were a much-feared penal colony for the most notorious French criminals. Among the ruined prison buildings, you can learn about two of the most famous prisoners sent to Île du Diable (Devil's Island), visible from Île Royale: the accused, and later exonerated, traitor Captain Alfred Dreyfus and Henri Charrière, whose escape was made famous by the film Papillon starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.,
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03/03/2025 |
03/03/2025 |
At Sea
At Sea 03/04/2025
Begin your day with coffee and a real Norwegian waffle at Mamsen's gourmet deli. Later, perhaps you will swim in the Infinity Pool or mingle with newfound friends over tea in the Wintergarden. This evening, enjoy soft piano music in the Living Room or lively jazz in Torshavn.,
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03/04/2025 |
03/04/2025 |
Macapa (Amazon River)
Macapa (Amazon River) 03/05/2025
This morning, you will make a brief stop at equatorial Macapá, capital of Brazil's Amapá state near the mouth of the Amazon. Your captain will receive clearance from Brazilian authorities, then you will set sail for the mighty Amazon River.,
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03/05/2025 |
03/05/2025 |
Santarem
Santarem 03/06/2025
Visit the small city of Santarém, at the confluence of the Tapajós and Amazon Rivers. Because of poor road conditions, its people rely heavily on these waterways for transport. Most nearby villages can be reached only by river, and it is common to see families plying these waters in small boats. Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady or browse Santarém's vibrant city market overflowing with Tapajoara handicrafts. Alternatively, you might try your hand at fishing for piranha on nearby Maica Lake.,
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03/06/2025 |
03/06/2025 |
Parintins (Amazon River)
Parintins (Amazon River) 03/07/2025
Today you will call on Parintins on the river island of Tupinambarana. Disembark to attend an extravagant folklore performance, the Boi Bumbá. This unique theatrical tradition combines costumes, drumming, and Amazonian, African, and European rhythms to tell the story of a resurrected bull. The performance is part of an annual folklore festival held each June, Brazil's largest celebration after Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and is presented to us off season.,
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03/07/2025 |
03/07/2025 |
Manaus (Amazon River)
Manaus (Amazon River) 03/08/2025
Arrive in Manaus today, 1,000 miles upriver from the Atlantic. The most populous city in the Amazon basin, Manaus prospered greatly from the rubber trade. Admire the elegant Amazon Theater adorned with a striking tiled dome, the Rio Negro Palace, and the colorful façades of the Old Town. You might also tour the confluence of the Amazon and Black Rivers by small boat. An overnight stay here gives you plenty of time to explore this fascinating city.,
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03/08/2025 |
03/08/2025 |
Manaus (Amazon River)
Manaus (Amazon River) 03/09/2025
Disembark this morning and return home, or continue your exploration of Manaus's Old Town with an extension here.,
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03/09/2025 |
03/09/2025 |