We boarded here so didn't actually do an excursion on the cruise day. However, we did do Silver Moon Catermeran whilst we were staying here. It's quite expensive ($110 each) but there are only 12 on the catermeran and it was fantastic. They would not stop to swim with the turtles if it was too busy but would return on the way back if necessary. 
The price included lunch and all drinks all day and collection from the port. 
If you wanted to walk into Bridgetown from here it would take about 15 minutes along the sea front, or there are loads of taxis waiting just outside the terminal. 


Barbados

Took lots of other advice here and was so glad we did and opted for Cosol Tours. If you are thinking about booking this tour then just do it, don't listen to the reviews that say it's just too long on the van, I almost did and cancelled it because of what they were saying. I am so glad I didn't - it was a great day out. 
We were met at 8.30 on the dock and transferred to minivans with at most 10 people in each. For $65 each it was fantastic value, we saw so much of the island and lots of drinks and food. The breakfast was super, with fresh fruit and local produce to try washed down with whatever you wanted! 
We also got the water taxi to Jalouise beach, saw a flying fish and stingray on the way over! Stopped for hot fresh bread and cheese on the way home before arriving back at the port in plenty of time. 


St. Lucia

The terminal shopping here is probably the biggest of all the ports. You can get a taxi into town - $4 each, but you can walk it in about 10 minutes if you want to. Just keep to the port side and walk through the Yacht Club. 
When you get off the taxi's there are lot's of guys wanting to do island tours. Most charge $25 each for a few hours with the option of going to the beach or returning straight back to the ship. 


St. Thomas

Nice town here, get the water taxi when you get off - $6.00 each for the full day, you can come and go as many times as you want for that price. 
If you are looking for any bargains or deals I think here is better than St Thomas, there are a few other shops besides jewellery here! 
Beach is really nice as well here with sunbeds and umbrellas to hire if you want. 


St. Maarten

This was a day excursion for us because we boarded at Barbados. We walked along the Pier to the tourist information and picked up a map. Walked along the harbour and through the town exploring old San Juan, which was really nice with lots of buildings to look at. 
We grabbed a taxi to Plaza las Americas shopping centre here as the weather wasn't too good and our daughter was desperate to do some 'girly' shopping. Cost $15 each way but was worth it as it was a long day here and it passed the time. 


San Juan

This is a really pretty island, but looks quite poor and there is virtually nothing in the Port except a few stalls all selling the same thing. 
We took the Wacky Rollers tour through Carnival, quite expensive but really enjoyed it including the visit to the emerald pool where they filmed part of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 which really pleased our daughter! We managed to swim through the crevice in the rock to the waterfall - exhilarating. 


Dominica

Smaller than we anticipated.
Clean and plenty of storage.
nice balcony
quiet

The breakfast was just ok, towards the end of the week when the cruisers changed in Puerto Rico was much busier, the first half there were no queues and the lunchtime buffet was the best with great desserts.15 pm which was just far too late for us, the first night it was gone 10.

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