Cruise & Ferry Review - Spring/Summer 2024

185 Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago as a cruise destination offers diverse activities for cruise guests to enjoy. While Tobago is the most popular of the two Caribbean islands, Trinidad is full of nature, history and great food. Having both islands as a single itinerary offers several advantages, including operational cost savings for cruise lines. Tobago has the largest Brain Coral in the world, the oldest established rainforest in the western hemisphere and a Buccoo Reef. Trinidad has a lush tropical rainforest, 600 species of butterflies and is home of hummingbirds, as well as steelpans, carnival and calypso. Cruise guests can also visit Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Asa Wright Nature Centre, Mount Saint Benedict and Maracas Beach. Jamaica Set sail to Jamaica and enjoy one of the island’s five ports. Start in Montego Bay with a morning at the beach, then stroll up the famous Hip Strip. In Ocho Rios, climb waterfalls and savour jerk chicken. While Falmouth offers historic explorations and preserved houses, Port Royal Pier is a short walk from some of Jamaica’s museums and art walks, and Port Antonio offers beautiful scenery and community connections. Visitors can experience Jamaican life through artisan markets, traditional foods and various attractions, before closing the day with reggae rhythms at a local bar. Falkland Islands The Falklands archipelago has two main islands, East and West Falkland. The islands have an unpolluted environment teeming with nature and wildlife, white-sand beaches and plenty of open space perfect for walking and hiking experiences. The first stop is likely to be the capital, Stanley, on East Falkland. It is a perfect location to learn about the islands’ history and heritage. For travellers more interested in wildlife, there are local tour providers on hand to take them on a tour to Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay or further afield to Volunteer Point – home to the largest colony of king penguins in the Falklands.

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