{"id":71786,"date":"2023-09-26T11:35:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=71786"},"modified":"2023-09-28T12:06:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:06:11","slug":"7-days-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/7-days-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience 7 Days in the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s<\/span> nothing like cruising to the Caribbean for an island-hopping, paradise-packed vacation. Whether you want to kick back and relax all day every day, or embark on sunny adventures, Holland America Line knows how to make <\/span>a Caribbean cruise<\/a><\/span> <\/span>unforget<\/span>ta<\/span>ble<\/span>. <\/span>Here\u2019s<\/span> a sneak peek of 7 days in the Caribbean:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dreamy Destinations<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

From the sandy shores of our award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, to the stunning waterfalls<\/a> <\/span>of Jamaica, you can enjoy one paradise after the next on our Caribbean cruises. Many adventures await you on Eastern<\/a>, Southern<\/a>, Tropical<\/a> and Western<\/a> <\/span>Caribbean itineraries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, sail the seas east to Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, San Juan or Samana, and St. Thomas.\u202fTravel to the tropics to soak up the sun in Key West and Amber Cove. Explore the west with ports of call in Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel and Ocho Rios. If you want to add a couple days, consider the 9-day southern itinerary, with visits to Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire. Just choose your paradise and we\u2019ll take you there.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Explore paradise in Half Moon Cay.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bucket-List Beaches<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

If <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> dreaming of the Caribbean, its beaches <\/span>likely top<\/span> your list. From swimming along the shore to horseback riding in Half Moon Cay<\/a><\/span><\/span>, <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> no denying the<\/span>ir<\/span> captivating beauty<\/span>. <\/span>Build castles and bask in the sun <\/span>at Playa <\/span>el<\/span> Cielo in Amber Cove; Playa San Juan in Cozumel; Seven Mile Beach in George Town; <\/span>Bajari<\/span> Beach in Grand Turk; Little Dunn\u2019s River Beach in Ocho Rios; and Magens Bay in St Thomas, just to name a few. Fun Fact: Dunn\u2019s River Falls in Jamaica is one of <\/span>the <\/span>few waterfalls <\/span>you\u2019ll<\/span> find emptying directly into the ocean<\/span> \u2013 a stunning sight<\/span>. Just another reason to explore the many gems (and beaches) of the Caribbean.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Extraordinary Excursions<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

See stingrays up close. Zipline across luscious landscapes. Splash along the shore on horseback. <\/span>Explore the underwater world with snorkeling gear. The options are <\/span>nearly endless<\/span>. Just choose your adventure and begin making memories that will last a lifetime. Learn how you can Make the Most of Your Day at Half Moon Cay<\/a> <\/span><\/span>and check out these Top 10 Caribbean Shore Excursions<\/a><\/span><\/span> as you explore activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Experience the beauty of the islands with shore excursions.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Onboard <\/span>Oasis<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

When <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> not island-hopping across the Caribbean, you can soak up the many splendors of our perfectly sized ships. From world-class entertainment to award-winning dining and service, you can enjoy both timeless elegance and exciting experiences. <\/span>Start off your day with Tai Chi. Relax poolside with a book from the library. Get pampered at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span>. Enjoy a game of pickleball<\/a><\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Catch a show on the World Stage. Groove to the beat in one of our onboard music clubs. <\/span>Relish delicious delights through both fine and casual dining<\/a><\/span><\/span>. <\/span>How you spend your days on board can be as unique as you.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Relax in the hydro pool at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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How would you like to spend 7 days in the Caribbean? Share in the comments below and then c<\/span>onnect <\/span>with a Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a><\/span><\/span> to begin planning your next adventure.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":71794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31],"tags":[118],"class_list":["post-71786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-caribbean"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71786"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71813,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71786\/revisions\/71813"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}