10-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Jacksonville: San Juan & Dominican Republic

Water lover? We got you. Sun worshipper? There’s plenty of it. Whether you’re looking to kick up some sand or kick back and relax, Grand Bahama Island has it all. Make new friends while you swim with pigs. Paddle your way in a kayak through a protected mangrove forest. Or go for a snorkel beneath the sea and discover tropical fish of every colours. When you're ready to come up for air, soak up the local flavour at one of the many cafés or shops. Get your (Grand Bahama) Island on and check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and Bahamas cruises that visit little piece of paradise.

All our cruises to the Bahamas feature a whole day visit to Great Stirrup Cay, our idyllic island paradise reserved just for our guests. Stroll along soft, white-sand beaches and enjoy the many activities we have to offer. Snorkel and see underwater delights, kayak in crystal-clear water, then get revved up on a WaveRunner® adventure. The fun is endless here. Grab a bite at our new 8,500- square foot beach buffet and simply relax in your private beachfront cabana. This tropical paradise is just for you. Take advantage.

Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high. History buff? Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, which was built in the 16th century and served as a prison under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Or head to the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.

Set on the north shore of the Dominican Republic, Samaná is sort of off the beaten track and all the better for it. Pack your mask and fins, as there’s fantastic diving from the pristine beaches; saddle up and ride, or hike, to a mountain pool in the rainforest; take a cruise through the mangroves and tell the tale of the ‘one that got away’ after a deep sea fishing adventure.

Founded in 1521, San Juan's picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate. Looking for a cruise to San Juan? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and read all about why you should cruise from San Juan.