The heart of modern cruising beats in Miami. So, what better place to begin or end your Southern Crossing! Consider spending an extra day at one of the areas famous beach hotels

From the magnificent harbour of this lush Caribbean isle its just a short walk to the historic streets of Old San Juan. Outside the city, visit the only rainforest on U.S. soil.

Famously dusted with pristine white sands and pulsating to the rhythm of steel drums, Antigua is a real Caribbean treat. Visit Shirley Heights, a fortress dominating the entry to the English Harbour. From the bustling bijou port of St. Johns, tour to Shirley Heights and the fortress entrance to English Harbour. Historic Nelsons dockyard warehouses now feature a variety of shops and restaurants.

Take your time browsing the vibrant market place where few visitors fail to be charmed by the friendly Creole people. What better way to seek out bargains than with the beautiful Caribbean shimmering in the distance.

Barbados is one of the most well known and beautiful islands in the eastern Caribbean. It is part of the British Commonwealth and is named after the Bearded Fig Tree, which was once found in abundance. Barbados is an island where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. White sandy beaches stretch for miles while snorkelling and sailing are some of the world-class water sports on offer. A cruise to Barbados starts with a walk around Bridgetown, the capital city, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The city has a charming combination of colonial buildings and Caribbean vibrancy. Make sure you visit St Nicholas Abbey, a historic plantation house and one of three Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.

Half Dutch and half French, this island is a sun-worshippers dream. Browse all morning in Philipsburgs gingerbread shops. Then laze in the lap of luxury at one of the islands beach resorts.

Ivory sands, aquamarine seas and a gracious welcome await you on Tortola. Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, will put you at ease with its genteel atmosphere.

The heart of modern cruising beats in Miami. So, what better place to begin or end your Southern Crossing! Consider spending an extra day at one of the areas famous beach hotels