Jim's picks for your ports of call

Climb the famous terraced cascades of Dunn's River Falls hand in hand with your group, then swim and jump at the Blue Hole's turquoise pools.
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A peaceful ride down the White River on a bamboo raft steered by a local raft captain, surrounded by tropical forest.
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A relaxed private tour with a local driver-guide to Ocho Rios' lookouts, landmarks and local spots, at your own pace.
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Snorkel with sea turtles in the calm water near Frederiksted, then relax on the beach.
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A guided ride through St. Croix's countryside and along the coast. A perfect 5-star rating from more than a hundred riders.
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Taste your way through St. Croix's Crucian food and history on a three-hour guided food walk.
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A fast boat ride around the island to snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, then beach time and lunch on a small island off the coast. One of the most-booked tours in St. Maarten.
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Drive your own off-roader over the hills and coast roads, ending at Maho Beach, where jets land just over your head. Built around cruise ship times.
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A private guide shows you both the Dutch and French sides of the island: Philipsburg, Marigot, Orient Bay and the best lookouts, at your own pace.
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See St. Kitts the way locals do, with a guide who takes you past the usual stops to villages, viewpoints and the stories behind them. One of the island's best-reviewed tours.
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Sail the calm Caribbean coast by catamaran, snorkel a reef, and enjoy lunch and drinks on board.
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Ride an ATV through old sugar cane fields and hillside trails, with views of the ocean and neighboring Nevis.
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Sail on a comfortable catamaran to swim with sea turtles in calm, clear water, then relax at a white-sand beach before heading back to the ship.
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A three-hour walk through historic Charlotte Amalie tasting West Indian dishes and local rum, with the story of the island's Danish colonial past along the way.
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Ride a guided off-road route through the hills of St. Thomas for big views over the harbor and neighboring islands. About two hours, so it fits an easy port day.
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A small-group trip into the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest system to hike, swim in river pools and ride a natural rock waterslide.
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Glide along San Juan's coast with an underwater jet scooter, looking for sea turtles on the reef. Videos of your swim are included, and it takes about 90 minutes.
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See the colorful streets, forts and city walls of Old San Juan by golf cart, covering more ground than on foot, just steps from the cruise pier.
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A small-group trip from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to climb, jump and slide down the natural waterfalls of Damajagua, a favorite with Carnival cruisers.
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See the best of Puerto Plata, from its Victorian downtown to the old fortress, then relax at a resort beach before heading back to the ship.
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Drive a dune buggy along muddy country trails and through local villages on a three-hour off-road ride from the cruise port.
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