SUMMER & FALL 2012 - VOLUME 3 - Senior Tours Canada

TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR 15-DAY CARIBBEAN CRUISEDAY 1DAYS2 & 3DAY 4DAY 5DAY 6DAY 7DAY 8DEPARTURE / FORT LAUDERDALE.We depart for Fort Lauderdale, and uponarrival we transfer to our cruise ship, theGrand Princess. This evening we enjoyour first delicious dinner on board.AT SEA. Time to relax, get acquaintedwith the ship and your fellow travellers andenjoy the endless array of facilities,activities and entertainment.ARUBA. Although this unique Dutch islandhas 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 you wouldrather stay dry, view it all by taking anexcursion from the air-conditioned comfortof an Atlantis submarine or a glass bottomboat.CURACAO. Colourful Willemstad is aUNESCO World Heritage Site and one ofthe most recognizable spots in all theCaribbean. While the shops in town offergreat bargains, there is also an array ofpristine beaches and the fascinating HatoCaves.AT SEA. Enjoy the endless array offacilities and activities aboard our ship.PRINCESS CAYS, BAHAMAS. This isPrincess’ private island, a tropicalplayground located amidst the unspoiledbeaches of South Eleuthera in theBahamas. This 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.FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA. This willbe an opportunity to enjoy one of themanyh optional excursions offered inMiami and South Florida. Or you canexperience the landscaped beachfrontpromenade with its signature white waveDAY 9DAY 10DAY 11DAY 12DAY 13DAY 14DAY 15wall and brick paved path. This is a perfectplace for people watching or to shop thechic boutiques along Las Olas Boulevard,a sophisticated mile of fashion, art andsidewalk cafes.AT SEA. After all of the sightseeing of thepast few days, two days at sea will comemost welcome.SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. At this portyou may feel like a buccaneer as you walkthe ramparts of historic El Morro in OldSan Juan. You will enjoy exploring the sundrenchedplazas, historic cathedrals andnarrow cobblestone streets in this livingmuseum of Spanish-colonial times.ST. MAARTEN, DUTCH ANTILLES.St. Maarten is the smallest island in theworld ever to have been partitionedbetween two different nations. It has beenshared by the French and the Dutch foralmost 350 years. Each side has managedto retain much of its distinct culture.Between the two sides on the island,visitors will be able to find just about everykind of activity they might want for aperfect visit.ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.This small island is surrounded by a seriesof jagged bays, inlets and coves with milesof beautiful beaches and green mountains.In the lovely capital of Charlotte Amalie,you may want to explore the colourfulwaterfront and cobbled streets, or takeadvantage of the outstanding duty-freeshopping.AT SEA.PRINCESS CAYS. Once again, we havethe pleasure of enjoying the unspoiledambiance of this private island, andeverything it has to offer.FORT LAUDERDALE / HOME. We arriveback in Fort Lauderdale in the morningand transfer to the airport for our flighthome.35.