EXPLORA III

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.

A guided drive to the island's highlights, including Nelson's Dockyard, the view from Shirley Heights and some of Antigua's famous beaches.

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.

A day on the water in Guadeloupe's lagoon: mangroves, coral reef snorkeling and the tiny sandy islet of Ilet Caret.

Visit the real spots from the TV show "Death in Paradise," including the village of Deshaies and Catherine's bar, plus the botanical garden.

A guided visit to a traditional Guadeloupe rum distillery to see how agricultural rum is made, ending with a tasting.

Hike through the jungle to climb, jump and slide down natural waterfalls, then refuel with a Dominican lunch.

Drive a dune buggy along muddy country trails and through local villages for a three-hour off-road ride from the cruise port.

Discover the Victorian town center, the San Felipe fortress, and local rum, cigars and chocolate on a relaxed half-day tour of Puerto Plata.

Head straight from the pier to one of Tortola's beautiful beaches, such as Cane Garden Bay, for a few hours of swimming and sun.

A boat ride to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, where giant granite boulders form grottoes and tidal pools along a white-sand beach. One of the most famous sights in the Caribbean.

A private guided hike through Tortola's hillside forest to ruins of an old windmill and sweeping views over the islands.

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.

Sail the calm Caribbean coast by catamaran, snorkel a reef, and enjoy lunch and drinks on board.

Ride an ATV through old sugar cane fields and hillside trails, with views of the ocean and neighboring Nevis.