Jim's picks for your ports of call

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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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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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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Discover the Spice Isle: swim at Concord Waterfall, see how Grenada's chocolate is made, taste local rum and visit the Grand Etang crater lake.
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Float down a rainforest river on a tube, with stops at Annandale Falls and Grand Etang lake.
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Snorkel among the famous underwater sculptures at Moliniere Bay and over a nearby reef on a four-hour boat trip.
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Float down the Rio Bueno through the jungle on an inner tube, then cool off with some time at the beach.
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Drive an ATV along muddy jungle trails and through the Jamaican countryside with a guide.
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A custom private tour of Montego Bay with a local guide, including a stop at a neighborhood rum bar to experience real Jamaican life.
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