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Roseau, Dominica

Dominica was probably the most diverse of the ports of call. You can go to the mountains, where their are rainforests and waterfalls, or go to the beaches, which are black (reflecting the volcanic nature of the creation of the island). My wife took an enjoyable kayaking trip which went from the main river above Roseau to the Caribbean Sea. The trip wasn't difficult for her (although she is a pretty good kayaker) and she raved about how much she enjoyed it. I chose a hiking trip to one of the waterfalls and a stay on the beach. Both were well worth it.

Oranjestad, Aruba

Aruba was very beautiful, with plenty of activities off the ship. My wife and I went on a particularly enjoyable snorkel/sailing excursion, which demonstrated the beauty of the Caribbean waters and the ample fish life. We also snorkeled about the wreck of the Antilla, a German warship sunk during WWII. After this day of snorkeling, we enjoyed a leisurely lunch and some sunbathing on one of Aruba's beautiful beaches before heading back to the ship.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

St. Thomas was extremely beuatiful, especially from Paradise Point, the highest point about Charlotte Amalie. From this location, you can get some fantastic shots of the surrounding city and the port. Especially good for getting a shot of the Serenade of the Seas from high above!

Willemstad, Curacao

Although we didn't take any of the excursions that were a part of the Curacao stop, it was still enjoyable to walk around the city of Willemstad. We did also visit the Curacao liqueur plant, where the Blue Curacao liqueur is distilled, which was enjoyable.