The southern Caribbean has some of the most exotic islands in the world, like Dominica, St. Kitts, Barbados and more. The myriad of cultural experiences and wild landscapes make this destination extra special. In fact, due to the islands’ close proximity of the equator, the Southern Caribbean has year-round tropical weather.
Sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Royal Caribbean’s southern Caribbean cruises on Adventure of the Seas are sure to appeal to the adventurer in everyone.
1. The Lost World
What: Discover the treasures and natural wonders of Dominica’s “lost world” through this 4×4 rainforest and waterfall adventure.
Cool Factor: Swimming at the TiTou Gorge, a filming site for some big-name Hollywood movies (Pirates of the Caribbean being one).
Find It In: Roseau, Dominica
2. Rum, Volcanoes and History (Oh My!)
What: Discover Martinique’s history through this city tour, which concludes with a visit to a local rum distillery.
Cool Factor: Sipping agricole rum, distilled locally from pure freshly squeezed sugarcane juice (rather than from molasses), while taking in the panoramic views.
Find It In: Fort De France, Martinique
3. Shipwrecks and Scuba
What: A two-tank dive (for certified divers only) exploring Aruba’s marine life, a sunken oil tanker, and a German freighter.
Cool Factor: Seeing those shipwrecks clearly in the crystal-blue water, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for some shiny gold dubloons alongside the ‘wrecks!
Find It In: Oranjestad, Aruba
4. Up, Up and Away!
What: Get a taste of local culture and take in the lush landscapes of St. Kitts in an open-air railway tour; then soar up above St. Kitts’ volcanic Mt. Liamuiga and the colorful Paradise Reef.
Cool Factor: Talk about photo ops! The railcars you’ll ride in are unlike any others in the world – double-decked with an open-air observation platform allowing for unobstructed 360 degree views. There’s also that helicopter ride above a (dormant) volcano…
Find It In: Basseterre, St. Kitts
5. Walk the Ocean Floor
What: Explore marine life wearing a specially-designed helmet that covers your head and shoulders on this interactive tour that’s 25 feet below the ocean’s surface.
Cool Factor: You’re essentially an underwater astronaut! Bonus—you won’t even need to be a certified diver to say you’ve touched the ocean floor.
Find It In: Oranjestad, Aruba
6. Monkey See, Monkey Do
What: A 4×4 adventure through the Barbados Wildlife Reserve.
Cool Factor: Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Barbados Green Monkey! Fun fact: While they are called “green,” it’s actually specks of green and yellow that give the monkey its name.
Find It In: Bridgetown, Barbados
7. Botanical Bonanza
What: A guided tour of Martinique’s renowned botanical gardens in Fort De France.
Cool Factor: The Balata Botanical Gardens feature more than 3,000 species of tropical plants and colorful flowers.
Find It In: Fort De France, Martinique
8. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice
What: A trip back in time during this tour of one of Grenada’s oldest nutmeg plantations in Gouyave.
Cool Factor: See an 18th-century nutmeg plantation – still in full operation – and end your tour with a dip in Grenada’s famed waterfalls. With all the fresh nutmeg and other spices available here, you’ll dazzle at next year’s Thanksgiving!
Find It In: St. George’s, Grenada
