My favorite ways to spend a day in port, from beach breaks to ruins and snorkel trips. Pick a port to see what's there, what to know before you go and my favorite excursions. Each excursion opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.
A purpose-built cruise port on the Dominican Republic's green north coast, close to historic Puerto Plata, waterfalls and mountain views.
Explore Amber Cove
Gateway to ancient Maya temples, jungle rivers and the Belize Barrier Reef, all reachable on a single day from your ship.
Explore Belize City
A laid-back Dutch Caribbean island famous for crystal-clear water, protected reefs, flamingos and world-class snorkeling right from shore.
Explore Bonaire
Barbados blends British heritage, rum history and gorgeous beaches, with calm west coast water and a wild Atlantic east coast.
Explore Bridgetown
Lush mountains, the iconic Pitons, a drive-in volcano and quiet bays make St. Lucia one of the most scenic stops in the Caribbean.
Explore Castries
The Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal, with giant locks, Spanish colonial forts and rainforest all within reach.
Explore Colon
A green Ionian island with a Venetian-era old town, two seaside fortresses, hilltop monasteries and beautiful coves.
Explore Corfu
A relaxed port on Mexico's southern Caribbean coast, close to quiet Maya ruins, a brilliant blue lagoon and a sleepy beach town.
Explore Costa Maya
Mexico's busiest cruise island, known for world-famous reefs, beach clubs, Maya ruins and the friendly town of San Miguel.
Explore Cozumel
A historic Georgian town on Jamaica's north coast, close to river rafting, waterfalls, plantation houses and Montego Bay.
Explore Falmouth
A French Caribbean island of rainforest, rum, black sand and a famous volcano, with a lively capital right by the pier.
Explore Fort-De-France
A relaxed Bahamas port with long beaches, limestone caves, mangrove creeks and clear water for snorkeling.
Explore Freeport
Italy's historic maritime city, with grand Renaissance palaces, a maze of medieval lanes, pesto and easy trips along the Riviera.
Explore Genoa
Grand Cayman offers Seven Mile Beach, the famous stingrays of Stingray City and some of the clearest snorkeling water in the Caribbean.
Explore George Town
A tiny, peaceful island with powdery beaches, a historic lighthouse and dramatic wall snorkeling just offshore.
Explore Grand Turk
The Spice Isle of the Caribbean, with a picturesque harbor capital, nutmeg and cocoa farms, waterfalls and beautiful Grand Anse Beach.
Explore Grenada
Bermuda's charming capital, with pastel buildings, pink sand beaches, crystal caves and a rich British naval history.
Explore Hamilton
The southernmost city in the continental US, full of colorful history, quirky charm, sunsets and easy walking from the pier.
Explore Key West
A lively Aegean resort town and the gateway to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.
Explore Kusadasi
A Dominican port on the southeast coast, close to a replica Mediterranean village, white-sand islands and Bayahibe's calm beaches.
Explore La Romana
Costa Rica's Caribbean gateway, with jungle canals, sloths, monkeys, rainforest and Afro-Caribbean culture close to the pier.
Explore Limon
Tuscany's main port and the gateway to Florence, Pisa, Lucca and the Tuscan countryside.
Explore Livorno
A cruise port on the island of Roatan with a private beach, colorful reef snorkeling and easy access to wildlife and West Bay Beach.
Explore Mahogany Bay
France's oldest city, with a lively Old Port, hilltop basilica views, and the turquoise coves of the Calanques nearby.
Explore Marseille
Sicily's gateway on the Strait of Messina, a short ride from hilltop Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
Explore Messina
Jamaica's lively north coast hub, with famous beaches, a bustling Hip Strip, and rivers and great houses just inland.
Explore Montego Bay
A whitewashed Cycladic island famous for its windmills, Little Venice sunsets, golden beaches, and nearby ancient Delos.
Explore Mykonos
The birthplace of pizza, set on a sweeping bay with Pompeii, Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast, and Capri all within reach.
Explore Naples
The Bahamas' colorful capital, with historic forts, Bay Street shopping, and turquoise beaches minutes from the pier.
Explore Nassau
Jamaica's garden parish port, known for climbable waterfalls, lush gorges, river rafting, and Bob Marley's birthplace.
Explore Ocho Rios
Aruba's cheerful Dutch Caribbean capital, a quick ride from white-sand Eagle and Palm Beaches and rugged desert parks.
Explore Oranjestad
A two-nation island with Dutch and French sides, offering beaches, shopping on Front Street, and planes landing over Maho.
Explore Philipsburg
A French Caribbean port with a lively market town, Creole flavors, rainforest waterfalls, and soft beaches nearby.
Explore Pointe-à-Pitre
A laid-back Gulf beach town and gateway to colonial Mérida, Mayan ruins, cenotes, and Yucatán culture.
Explore Progreso
A historic north coast city with Victorian streets, a Spanish fort, mountain views, and waterfalls and beaches nearby.
Explore Puerto Plata
A laid-back Bay Islands gem on the Mesoamerican Reef, with clear water snorkeling, sandy West Bay, and friendly island villages.
Explore Roatan
The Nature Island's capital, a gateway to rainforest waterfalls, hot springs, river gorges, and volcanic reefs.
Explore Roseau
A historic British naval base at Bermuda's west end, with a fortress museum, pink sand beaches, and ferries across the island.
Explore Royal Naval Dockyard
A 500-year-old walled city with blue cobblestone streets, mighty forts, and El Yunque rainforest within reach.
Explore San Juan
A volcanic island of white villages perched on cliffs above a vast sea-filled caldera, famous for its views and sunsets.
Explore Santorini
Antigua's colorful capital, on an island said to have 365 beaches, with Nelson's Dockyard and sweeping hilltop views.
Explore St John's
The largest US Virgin Island, with Danish colonial towns, rainforest drives, and some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling.
Explore St. Croix
A lush, mountainous island with a cheerful capital, a mighty hilltop fortress, and views of neighboring Nevis.
Explore St. Kitts
A busy US Virgin Islands harbor with duty-free shopping, famous Magens Bay, and easy ferries to St. John.
Explore St. Thomas
The main island of the British Virgin Islands, with steep green hills, quiet beaches, and boat trips to The Baths.
Explore Tortola
A colorful Dutch Caribbean capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a floating bridge, rich history, and beautiful coves.
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