Port Au Prince, Haiti Cruise Port

Port-au-Prince is Haiti’s lively and culturally important capital that is also the country’s most populated city. The city is tucked away in the mainland beyond the Caribbean Sea’s Gulf of Gonave. The city was first incorporated in the mid-18^th century under French colonial rule. French and Creole remain the major languages spoken by the citizens in modern Haiti. The National Palace is a long-standing structure of the city that has been rebuilt a few times following earthquakes or other natural disasters. The city and island’s culture is deeply rooted in this palace and is therefore the site of the National Museum. Art is a popular form of expression and heritage among the Haitian people and important works are on display throughout the city, as well as inside the city’s art museums. Haiti enjoys a tropical climate which aids its vital tourist industry, allowing it to welcome cruise ships all year long.

• With many preserved artifacts from different eras, the Musee du Pantheon National Haitien is an all-encompassing tour of the diverse and spirited history of the country and its people.
   
• The Barbancourt Rum Distillery is a specialized operational headquarters and distillery that offers by-appointment tours to show how this world-famous rum is produced.
   
• The Champs de Mars is a beach area with various walking paths and places along the way to shop for souvenirs and other various trinkets.
   
• For some of the most beautiful paintings created by famous painters and budding artists, the El-Saieh Gallery is a must visit for any fan of the arts.