Jim's picks for your ports of call

Snorkel the crystal-clear water off Grand Turk, including the edge of the famous wall where the reef drops into the deep blue.
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A guided ATV ride past the lighthouse, salt ponds and quiet back roads of this small island, in about 90 minutes.
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The easiest way to explore Grand Turk on your own: pick up a golf cart near the cruise center and drive to beaches, Cockburn Town and the lighthouse.
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Circle all of Antigua by speedboat, stopping to snorkel, swim at Stingray City and see Devil's Bridge and the island's quiet bays from the water.
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A guided drive to the island's highlights, including Nelson's Dockyard, the view from Shirley Heights and some of Antigua's famous beaches.
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Zip around Antigua in an open-air tuk-tuk, through the rainforest and on to a couple of beaches, for a fun, laid-back half day.
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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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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 day on the water in Guadeloupe's lagoon: mangroves, coral reef snorkeling and the tiny sandy islet of Ilet Caret.
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Visit the real spots from the TV show "Death in Paradise," including the village of Deshaies and Catherine's bar, plus the botanical garden.
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A guided visit to a traditional Guadeloupe rum distillery to see how agricultural rum is made, ending with a tasting.
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Cruise the jungle canals looking for sloths, monkeys and toucans, then see the highlights of Puerto Limón and Playa Bonita.
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Walk the rainforest trail of Cahuita National Park along white-sand beaches, watching for wildlife, with a canal boat ride included.
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Fly over the rainforest canopy on a zipline, then slow down for a wildlife-spotting boat ride on the canals.
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