SUMMER & FALL 2012 - VOLUME 3 - Senior Tours Canada

TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISEDAY 1DAYS2 & 3DAY 4DAY 5DAY 6DEPARTURE / FORT LAUDERDALE.We fly to Fort Lauderdale and upon arrivalwe transfer our cruise ship, the EmeraldPrincess. This evening we enjoy our firstdelicious dinner on board.AT SEA. Time to relax, get acquaintedwith the ship and your fellow travellersand enjoy the endless array of facilities,activities and entertainment. Visit thehealth club for a workout or beautytreatment, join an exercise class, linedancing or perhaps wine tasting.ARUBA. Although this unique Dutchisland has blossomed as a sophisticatedCaribbean destination, the real attractionis under water. Aruba is surrounded bycolourful coral. The abundant sea lifearound Arashi Reef or the wreck of theAntilla is simply breathtaking. If youwould rather stay dry, view it all by takingan excursion from the air-conditionedcomfort of an Atlantis submarine or aglassbottom boat.BONAIRE, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES.If you think you have seen everything,come explore the kunuku, a Caribbeanstyleoutback terrain unique to theNetherlands Antilles. Here nature servesup prickly cactus where iquanas feel athome and the offshore waters shimmerlike a million aquamarines.GRENADA. Breathe in the scent of thewild nutmeg trees that this "Spice Island"is famous for as you stroll past theheliconia and ginger lilies to Grand EtangLake. Be sure to bring along yourswimsuit because the crystal-clear pool atthe base of Seven Sisters Falls is hard toresist.DAY 7DAY 8DAY 9DAY 10DAY 11DOMINICA. This island boasts a wealthof lush rain forests, dense jungles andrugged mountains. You can explore thenatural beauty at places like ChampagneReef, Emerald Pool and Ti Tou Gorge. Youcan also sit back and watch the brilliantlyplumed Sisserou and Jacquot parrots flitfrom tree to tree.ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS. A smallisland surrounded by a series of jaggedbays, inlets and coves with miles ofbeautiful beaches and green mountains.Enjoy exploring the colourful waterfrontwith its cobbled streets and outstandingduty-free shopping in the lovely capital ofCharlotte Amalie.AT SEA. Following all of the excitementand sightseeing of the past week, a day atleisure will be most welcome. On the finalevening enjoy the Captain's FarewellDinner.PRINCESS CAYS. Located in theBahamas, Princess' private island andtropical playground is set amidst theunspoiled beaches of South Eleuthera,where our oasis of palms has invitinghammocks swaying in the breeze. Tocomplete the day, enjoy a lavish islandbarbeque served right on the beach fromthe Sea Breeze Grill.FORT LAUDERDALE / HOME. We arriveback in Fort Lauderdale in the morningand transfer to the Miami airport for ourflight home.31.