New York and the Southern Caribbean
Aboard the NCL Gem
14 Days | Call for Dates
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Broadway to Beaches, waterfalls and rainforests, beaches and volcanoes, exotic flowers, picturesque ports, duty free shopping, the Caribbean beckons you! Enjoy thirteen fabulous, fun filled days in the tropics. Do it all, or do nothing at all!
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Itinerary
Day 1: New York
Arrive New York City area. Overnight in suburban New Jersey area.
Day 2: New York City
After breakfast this morning, transfer into the city for a tour of some of New York’s most iconic sights. After your tour, your motorcoach will drop you off at the cruise terminal to board the Norwegian Gem. The Norwegian Gem is the largest and most exciting ship to ever homeport year round from New York. The ship will set sail around 4:00 p.m. this afternoon.
Day 3-4 Days at Sea
Relax onboard the next two days as you sail just off the coast of the Atlantic. Take the time to enjoy the most exciting cruise ship that Norwegian has to offer. Twenty-eight dining experiences, 5 towering waterslides, a sports complex, and 3 levels of action packed activities.
Day 5- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high. History buff? Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, which was built in the 16th century and served as a prison under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Or head to the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.
Day 6 – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Founded in 1521, San Juan’s picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate.
Day 7: Bassattere, St Kitts
Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane.
Day 8: Castries, St Lucia
A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with thriving coral reefs and rain forest preserves. Explore the world’s only drive-in volcanic crater at Sulfur Springs. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and Falls and the Morne Coubaril Estate.
Day 9: St John’s, Antigua
Bask in the grand sight of the city’s skyline, dominated by the white baroque towers of St. John’s Cathedral. Sample local cuisines, visit the Botanical Garden, witness the magnificent Antigua Lighthouse, the historical Fort James and much more as you discover this grand city.
Day 10: Phillipsburg, St Maarten
With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty-free shopping and island culture. The French half is all subdued sophistication.
Day 11: Tortola, BVI
Discovered by Christopher Columbus himself in 1493, this exotic, peaceful island is home to both towering mahogany trees and white-sand beaches. The region offers a challenging hike that extends 1,780 feet up Sage Mountain. A great spot for great birdwatching and breathtaking views of Tortola and neighboring islands.
Days 12-13: Days at Sea
Day 14: Arrive New York
This morning, disembark your cruise in New York City and depart for home.