Southern Caribbean 7 Nights • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Celebrity Constellation

Itinerary & Excursions

Cruise Overview

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

St. Johns, Antigua

Castries, St. Lucia

Bridgetown, Barbados

Day at Sea

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Overview

Set sail for the Caribbean, where breathtaking beaches, natural wonders, and UNESCO sites await. Discover a stunning landscape of verdant mountain peaks, lush tropical rainforests filled with exotic wildlife, and hidden waterfalls waiting to be explored. Dive into vibrant coral reefs teeming with a variety of colorful marine life. A journey through the Caribbean promises new adventures at every turn, both on board and ashore, creating unforgettable memories for every traveler.

A cruising experience with us provides access to a range of destinations. Specific ports of call are subject to change due to weather, safety or operational considerations.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico is one of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Discover the classic signs of a vacationer’s paradise on one of our many cruises to Puerto Rico: gorgeous landscape with lush green mountains, underground caves, balmy waters, white-sandy beaches, delicious rum drinks and so much more. Spend an afternoon snorkeling during your cruise to Puerto Rico and discover the beautiful marine life of the Caribbean Sea while swimming among the fish, coral communities, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds. Or take an evening sail around Old San Juan for amazing views of the 500-year-old walled city as the sun casts gorgeous light on the turquoise waters.

Old San Juan is one of the first cities to be established in the New World. Explore the historical forts that were built to protect the island during Spanish occupation. Navigate through the tunnels, dungeons, and barrack of San Cristobal, San Felipe del Morro, San Juan de las Cruz, and the city walls. Stroll the blue-toned cobblestone streets and uncover various UNESCO sites, museums, historic churches, restaurants and much more along the way.

Take a tour of the Bacardi headquarters and learn about the process of rum making from barrel to bottle. Get a glimpse into the history of the world’s most awarded rum and sample the final product while you’re at it. Visit Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico for the most gorgeous fine art collections on the island, including paintings, sculptures, and carvings as far back as the 17th century.

From roadside stalls serving up delicious local snacks like alcapurrias to the finest restaurants with the freshest seafood on menus, enjoy the fusion of Spanish, Taíno, African, and US influences and flavors of San Juan’s rich culinary traditions. Cruise to San Juan and discover an island with a fascinating history that is one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world.

Travel Tips

The bus system in San Juan stops at all the major attractions and is an affordable way to tour the city, both in Old San Juan and beyond to the neighborhoods of Condado and New San Juan. Old San Juan also has a free trolley service that visits many of the top sites. Look for the marked trolley stop signs and wait for the next one to arrive, which typically doesn’t take long as trolleys are frequently running. There are three different routes and two types of trolleys to choose from: open-air and enclosed with air conditioning. Taxis are also easy to hail in San Juan, where they line up outside the cruise terminal or in ranks around the city.

Old San Juan has a plethora of souvenir shops in its colorful streets. For a fun souvenir from San Juan, pick up a Panama hat. Ceramics, spices, coffee, jewelry, and hammocks also make great gifts. If you have more time in the city, stroll along Ashford Avenue in the high-end Condado neighborhood, where there’s a variety of boutiques and luxury stores. Plaza Las Americas, the largest mall in the Caribbean, has many popular brand-name stores.

The official currency in Puerto Rico is the U.S. Dollar. You’ll find ATMs all around the city dispensing dollar bills. Expect to tip what you’re used to in the U.S., which is typically 15% to 20% of the total bill.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas: Charlotte Amalie is the enchanting capital of St. Thomas that has attracted pirates and sailors the world over for centuries. The island enjoys a fascinating fusion of Danish, French, Spaniard, West African and Carib influences. There’s so much to discover on a cruise to St. Thomas. For a nice overview of the island’s history head to Fort Christian Museum. Built as a military fort by the Dutch in 1680, this historic landmark features exhibits chronicling the history of the Virgin Islands from the Stone Age to the present, as well as natural history collections, and an art gallery. Experience the beauty of St. Thomas beaches with a wonderful picnic on Magens Bay beach or snorkel in the turquoise Caribbean Sea where you’ll come up close to corals, sponges, and schools of colorful tropical fish. Authentic island dishes like savory curries with roti, the freshest seafood, and delicious drinks made with the finest local rums are readily available on restaurant menus. And, while the beaches and ocean are beautiful, there is one thing that really sets St. Thomas apart - shopping. This island is the most commercial of all the U.S. Virgin Islands. Browse through the shop-lined streets of the capital city and shop for duty-free trinkets and bargains on everything from liquor to imported china and crystal.

Travel Tips

One of the easiest ways to get around in port while on a cruise to St. Thomas, if you don’t want to rent your own car, is by taxi, although local taxis are not what you might expect. They’re small, open-air shuttle vehicles called safari trucks equipped with a few rows of seats. Flag one down heading in the direction you want to go and tell the driver where you want to be dropped off. You may make extra stops before yours, depending on the other passengers’ desired routes. You’ll pay a set price per person that is usually quite reasonable. To explore the island under your own steam, rent a car from the outlets at the cruise pier—but remember that driving is on the left.

St. Thomas is known for its extensive duty-free shopping, and downtown Charlotte Amalie is where you’ll find bargains galore, from perfume to jewelry and electronics. Shops stocking everything imaginable line Main Street, while there’s a small market nearby with vendor stands selling jewelry, clothing, crafts, and other Caribbean-inspired artifacts. The Havensight Mall is right by the Havensight cruise terminal, while the Crown Bay Center serves the Crown Bay pier. For the most upscale shopping, head for Yacht Haven Grande, where you’ll find brands like Gucci, Bulgari, and Coach.

The U.S. dollar is the official currency in St. Thomas and the rest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tipping is customary when dining out or ordering drinks at a bar. Tipping customs in St. Thomas and the other USVI are similar to those in the U.S., with 15% to 20% of the total bill being the normal amount to tip.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

In the 17th century, Dutch and French soldiers decided to share this little island, and today it remains happily split between France (Saint Martin, north side) and the Netherlands (Sint Maarten, south side).

Cruise to St. Maarten and explore the dozens of alluring beaches that ring the island. At Orient Beach, sunbathers bask and beachcombers stroll on the white sands, while divers and snorkelers
explore the sunken shipwrecks and marine life just offshore. You'll really get blown away at Jet Blast Beach (officially Maho Beach), next to the airport.

Embrace all the beauty of the island on a tour to the French capital, Marigot, where you can explore the quaint streets and cafés, open-air market, and 18th-century Fort Louis. Take a scenic cruise of Simpson Bay Lagoon, site of luxurious villas and megayachts. More tours show you charming Grand Case and Orient Bay.

Both Philipsburg and Marigot are celebrated culinary capitals, and locals do enjoy outdoor cooking. Try the barbecued ribs and chicken. Leading French chefs flock to Marigot, where they give their sophisticated cuisine a Caribbean twist.

Shoppers find electronics, rum, cigars, jewelry, and designer brands in the hundreds of duty-free and tax-free stores on Philipsburg’s mile-long Front Street.

Travel Tips

Embrace the freedom of driving a rental car around the island; it’s a breeze, with plenty of rental companies to choose from. Just make sure you have an international driver’s license. You can take a rental vehicle freely between the French and Dutch sides; there’s no border here. Minibuses cover the whole island, with no fixed schedule, and are a fun way to explore if you’re in the mood for slow, authentic travel. Taxis will wait at the port, and many of the drivers will happily act as a driver-guide; they’ll welcome a tip for their services. There are water taxis and shuttles to the various beaches, too. Have cash handy for these.

You’ll find souvenir shops right outside the port at Harbor Point Village. Philipsburg’s Front Street, an easy walk from the cruise terminal, offers a near-bewildering array of duty-free shops to browse, selling everything from perfume and liquor to photographic equipment. On the French side, in Marigot, snap up French designer labels and Parisian perfumes. Don’t skip the local offerings, like guavaberry liqueur, cool beach fashions, handmade jewelry, and French and Dutch cheeses.

The island of St. Maarten/St. Martin is part Dutch and part French. The official currency on the Dutch side is the Caribbean guilder, while on the French side, it’s the Euro. Fortunately, U.S. dollars are widely accepted, and in most places, prices are displayed in the local currency and in dollars. There are ATMs in major towns. When it comes to tipping in a restaurant, look at your bill. On the Dutch side, service is not usually included, so it’s customary to leave 10% to 15%. Service is often included on the French side, in which case a tip isn’t expected.

St. Johns, Antigua

Cruise to Antigua, named by Christopher Columbus in 1493, and discover 365 Caribbean beaches—one for every day, every type of beach—hidden among the countless cliffs and bays. The lush rainforest, dramatic landscapes, and turquoise waters tempt eco-adventurers from swimmers to hikers to zip-line flyers

Swim and snorkel with gentle stingrays—even feed and pet them—and snorkel the coral reefs that ring the island and teem with life. Take a scenic catamaran sail. Stop at Paradise Reef and peer below the surface of the clear Antiguan waters. Lie on a golden beach and sip a rum punch or enjoy some lobster on your St. John’s cruise.

Antigua and neighboring Barbuda form an independent country in the British Commonwealth. The English settled here in 1632 and imported slaves to build sugar plantations. They became independent in 1981. The capital and largest city, St. John's, is one of the more developed and cosmopolitan municipalities in the Lesser Antilles.

Antigua’s hotels and resorts serve excellent European cuisine, featuring the fresh catch of the day. Go native and try the local fungi (like polenta, paired with salt fish), callaloo (a popular West African / Caribbean dish), and hearty pepper pot.

When it's time to go shopping, find Caribbean fashions, local crafts, and designer fashions in the duty-free shops of St. John’s. Browse luxurious Heritage Quay or quaint seaside Redcliffe Quay.

Travel Tips

St. John’s is easy to explore on foot, and you will most likely be docked right by the downtown area. Taxis are also available in town and will wait to pick up passengers at a taxi rank outside the cruise port. Drivers often offer to act as a tour guide for the day, but be sure to settle on a fare before you set off if you choose this option. Car rental is widely available, though you’ll need to buy a local permit. Be aware that driving is on the left in Antigua. Buses run all over the island, stopping when they are flagged down. There are two bus stations in St. John’s. Allow about 45 minutes if you want to get to English Harbour by bus.

Heritage Quay is an impressive shopping complex with duty-free shops selling jewelry, liquor, fragrance, and electronics as well as high-end fashion, purses, and beachwear. Local items to look out for include pottery, linen, batik prints, Caribbean art, rum, and spicy sauces. For a taste of authentic Antigua, head to St John’s Public Market to get a feel for the fruits and vegetables growing on the island; you could even pick up a sweet and juicy black pineapple for a snack.

The official currency in Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), although the U.S. dollar is accepted in a variety of places as well. The East Caribbean dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a rate of EC$2.7 to US$1. Keep a few EC$ handy if you’re shopping in markets or from street food stalls; if you pay in U.S. dollars, you will probably be given change in local currency. Some restaurants will include a 10% service charge already, but if they don’t, you should tip 10-15% for good service. Taxi drivers should also receive a tip of around 10-15% of your fare. Tipping your tour guide is also customary in Antigua.

Castries, St. Lucia

Fan out from Castries to find escapes for every taste. Near the port, browse Pointe Seraphine, for duty-free goods, or colorful Castries Central Market, for native spices and hand-made crafts. Sample the best of St. Lucia on a highlights tour to the Castries Market, historic Catholic church, and city square, and don't miss breathtaking views from Caribelle Batik, offering artisanal goods. Or, join a leisurely coastal cruise past Marigot Bay. Novelist James A. Michener described it as "the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean."

Travel Tips

Taxi and group excursions are the two best ways to see sights beyond the center of Castries. Walking around the city center is common for cruise passengers who wish to stay in Castries during their stop in St. Lucia. Coordinate a multi-stop tour with a taxi driver, but agree on a fare before leaving. Boat rides are also a popular method to getting to Soufriere, and are quicker than taking the route via car. On a cruise to Castries, car rentals are available too for those who would like to drive to the winding roads of St. Lucia.

Fans of open air markets will find plenty to see at Castries Market, where over 300 vendors sell their goods every day but Sunday. Saturdays are the busiest day to visit the market. The Castries Market is known for its variety of spices for sale, and the place to stock up on locally sourced spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cocoa. Pointe Seraphine, one of the places where your Castries cruise ship may be docked, is home to duty-free shopping where you can purchase art, gifts, and souvenirs very conveniently near the terminal.

Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean dollar, and local ATMs will spit out this currency when you withdraw funds. U.S. dollars are generally accepted at most establishments, but it’s always good to ask. The fixed exchange rate is that $1 USD is equal to $2.70 East Caribbean dollars. You’ll receive East Caribbean currency back whenever you need change. In terms of tipping, be sure to leave a small tip for a tour guide or taxi driver. In St. Lucia, a 10% service charge is usually already included in your bill at restaurants, and you can choose how much to tip additionally from there.

Bridgetown, Barbados

When Bajans say, "Life's a beach," they mean 80 pristine beaches, some long and straight, some hidden among cliffs, many among the world's most beautiful. Cruise to Barbados for water sports include jet skiing at lively Mullins Beach, paddle boarding at Pebbles Beach, and surfing at Atlantic Shores. Small boats will take you swimming with the turtles, or you can skipper your own Hobie Cat, try spearfishing, or lounge aboard a luxurious catamaran with drinks. Launch a 4x4 safari into the Barbados Wildlife Reserve in search of green monkeys, a rare sight outside Africa. Explore Harrison's Cave from a tram, viewing stalactites, stalagmites, and underground streams. People have come here to trade since the English in 1627. Today, you'll find designer fashion, fine jewelry, fragrances, electronics, and leather in this tax haven. Talented islanders produce exquisite art and collectables. Foodies love this “culinary capital of the Caribbean,” fusing the flavors of Africa, the West Indies, and Europe. The Atlantic provides a delicious array of fish including shark, salmon, cod, red snapper, and flying fish, a symbol of Barbados, as well as shrimp, lobster, and crabs. Chicken, beef, pork, turkey, and duck are served fried, grilled, baked, roasted, and pickled. On the side, look for cou-cou, rice and peas, pelau, and macaroni pie, along with tropical fruits.

Travel Tips

Barbados has an excellent public transportation network, and traveling by bus is a great way to experience local culture. The government-owned electric buses are blue and yellow and criss-cross the whole island; simply wave to the driver from the marked red, white, and black bus stops. You can also use the island’s privately-owned minibuses, which are painted yellow with blue stripes, or ZR vans, also private, which are white with maroon stripes. The ZR vans are famed for their hair-raising speeds and loud music, and are not for the faint-hearted. Carry cash for the fare for all three options, in Barbados dollars. Taxis are also available, and there’s a local ride-hailing app, PickUP. You could rent a car, scooter, e-bike, or Mini-Moke, too, but remember that driving is on the left in Barbados.

There’s no end of fun souvenirs to bring home from Barbados. Rum is one of the most popular—Mount Gay, distilled on the island, is one of the world’s most famous brands. Hot sauce and cane sugar rum cake also make great edible gifts. Pick up island-made pottery and mahogany wood carvings, as well as locally made jewelry, beach fashion, and art. One of the best places to find local crafts is the colorful Pelican Craft Centre in Bridgetown, close to the cruise terminal. You’ll find 25 shops here, as well as 14 workshops. For upscale department stores and duty-free shopping, try Broad Street in the city center.

The official currency of the island is the Barbados dollar (BD$), but U.S. dollars are often accepted. You’ll be given change in Barbados dollars. Some small rural establishments may be unwilling to accept U.S. dollars, so it’s advisable to carry some local currency on excursions. There are ATMs in Bridgetown, and many establishments take credit cards, although cash is useful for food shacks and small souvenirs. At restaurants, your bill will typically already have a 10-15% service charge included, so there’s no need for a further tip. If there’s no service charge, a 10% tip is customary for good service.

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Southern Caribbean 7 Nights • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Celebrity Constellation

Itinerary & Excursions

Cruise Overview

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

St. Johns, Antigua

Castries, St. Lucia

Bridgetown, Barbados

Day at Sea

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Overview

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

St. Johns, Antigua

Castries, St. Lucia

Bridgetown, Barbados

Day at Sea

Day at Sea Highlights

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Celebrity Constellation

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