Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean Cruises

Find your paradise in the Eastern Caribbean with a Holland America Line cruise. Lounge under a palm tree on a calm beach with those who mean the most to you, working on your tan and letting yourself fill with joy. Try something unique in San Juan and kayak through a Bioluminescent Bay. Show off your rugged side with a jeep ride down the coast of St. Thomas. There’s something for everyone in the tropical islands, so start planning your Holland America Line Eastern Caribbean cruise--an unbelievable vacation.

Things to Do on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Holland America Line

Be inspired by the breathtaking views of the Eastern Caribbean, courtesy of your premium cruise aboard Holland America. In St. Thomas you can lounge on Magens Bay Beach. In San Juan, travel to the El Yunque Rainforest and in St. Lucia go horseback riding.

• Barbados Concorde Experience and Island Drive (Bridgetown, Barbados)
  Learn about supersonic flight and then board a real Concorde airplane where everything has been restored. The Barbados Concorde Experience is a fun adventure for the whole family. After you’re done here you’ll take a tour of the island, driving by villages and stopping for a drink at a local rum shop before you head back to the ship.
   

• Magens Bay Beach Getaway (St. Thomas, U.S. V.I)
  Magens Bay has been described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The smooth sand is perfect for sun bathing and the crystal clear waters allow for maximum adventure. Before you get to spend your afternoon here, you’ll get a panoramic view of the Caribbean from Drake’s Seat a vantage point used by Sir Francis Drake.
   

• El Yunque Rain Forest Day Hike (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
  Hike through this famed rainforest where you’ll discover a variety of plants and flowers. El Yunque is the only tropical rain forest in the National Park System of the United States. In this park you’ll find mountains, waterfalls and even rock etchings called petroglyphs.
   

• Art Around the Island (Philipsburg, St. Maarten)
  Visit the homes and studios of St. Maarten’s artists. You’ll visit with Marie Moine who makes earthenware, and then you’ll visit Francis Eck, an abstract painter who uses the island as his inspiration. You’ll also visit Antoine Chapon, a watercolor artist, in his home that overlooks the bay. After a few more stops you’ll conclude the tour at the Maximilian’s Art in the Garden Gallery, where you’ll find a variety of artwork in a beautiful natural setting.
   

• Antigua Canopy Zip Line (St. John’s, Antigua)
  Soar through the Antigua rainforest like a bird as you zip from tree to tree on a series of zip lines. This forest is particularly lush with beautiful flora and fauna. There are vines, mosses and lichens. Along your journey you can venture into the tree house for a peaceful view of the landscape.
   

• Horseback Riding Adventure (Castries, St. Lucia)
  Go back in time and ride through this beautiful island on horseback. You’ll meet your horse and saddle up at the Hoof Print Horse Ranch and then you’ll mosey along by a rum distillery, a sugar cane plantation and then to the beach. If the weather permits, you and your horse can get in the water for a little swim.