|  |  |  | | You'll Find Water in Every Shade of Blue | | | No one knows the Caribbean better than we do. After all, it is our middle name. And when it comes to beautiful beaches and sparkling blue waters, the Caribbean is really in a league of its own. There are countless adventures within reach on your cruise vacation. Get up close and personal with stingrays in Grand Cayman. Compete in an actual race on one of New Zealand's former America's Cup yachts in the Bahamas. Plus, there's the El Yunque Rain Forest in Puerto Rico, Christoffel National Park in Curaçao, and the Mayan Ruins in Cozumel, just to name a few. | |
 | | | | | | | Caribbean Cruise Highlights | |  | Climb Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls. | | Go mountain biking in Costa Rica's rain forests. | | Snorkel with stingrays. | | Go horseback riding on the beach. | | Dive 800 feet below sea level in a research submarine. | | Discover the inhabitants of a coral reef on a glass-bottomed boat. | | Visit Labadee®, one of Royal Caribbean's exclusive, private destinations. | | Explore ancient civilizations as you climb mysterious Mayan pyramids. |
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Beneath their tropical paradise settings, these islands are home to rich culture and complex histories. Explore archaic ruins, beaches, rain forests and many waterfalls. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at our floating Aqua Park in Labadee, a private destination available only to Royal Caribbean guests. | | Eastern Caribbean Cruises
Relax surrounded by the white-sand beaches and beautiful turquoise waters of the most beautiful islands on earth. Find adventure parasailing high above it all or at the Dolphin Encounter. Or visit Labadee, one of our exclusive, tropical private destinations where nature brings striking mountains and pristine beaches within arm's reach. | | Southern Caribbean Cruises
The most exotic Caribbean islands await you down south. Adventures are endless in this area. You can explore the Hato Caves in Curaçao. Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to race an America's Cup sailboat. Relax and take in some sun at Magens Bay Beach in beautiful St. Thomas. Stroll down the streets of Old San Juan and discover the largest Spanish citadel built in the New World. And explore the many cultures that make up these exotic islands. | | | What to Pack | | Days onboard are casual and you'll be most comfortable in sport clothes and resort wear. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits so you'll always have a dry one. You don't have to bring towels, as they are provided. But don't forget your camera and binoculars, so you don't miss a thing.
For evening wear, count on three basic types of attire: | Casual: Dresses or slacks and blouses for women, sport shirts and trousers for men | | Smart Casual: Dresses or pantsuits for women, jackets for men | | Formal: Cocktail dresses for women, suits and ties or tuxedos for men (you can arrange to rent a tuxedo onboard) |
Ashore, you'll need comfortable walking shoes as well as a hat and sunscreen for protection from the sun. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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