Cruise To The Caribbean

By: Grace

Princess Cruise Lines

This cruise is called the Western Caribbean Getaway.

How Many Days

• This cruise is a 5 day cruise

Taking off

• This cruise will begin Monday May 26th at 4pm in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Itinerary

• Day 1, leaving Fort Lauderdale Florida• Day 2, at sea• Day 3, Grand Cayman Islands• Day 4, Island of Cozumel, Mexico• Day 5, at sea• Day 6, Return

Ship Facts

•Passenger Capacity: 3,082 lower berths•Tonnage: 112,894•Inaugural Cruise: April 3, 2004•Last Refurbished: November 2011•Length: 952 feet•Height: 193 feet

Ship Features • You can go to The Sanctuary and relax, get a massage, get some fruity refreshing

drinks.• The Piazza-The International Café, enjoy pastries and wine.• Movies Under The Stars- A Princess original - enjoy feature films, concerts, sporting

events and other entertainment on a giant screen, poolside with a drink and a complimentary bag of popcorn.

• Lotus Spa & Fitness- Get pampered from head to toe for an hour of bliss or the entire day. Or spend some time with a personal trainer in our world-class gyms.

Other Hot Spots

•Grand Casino•Explorers Lounge (nightclub-style performances)•Skywalkers Nightclub (top deck nightclub)•Club Fusion•Outrigger Bar•Calypso Bar•Blackbeard's Bar•Tradewinds Bar•Morgan's Bar

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands • When Columbus made his landfall in the Caymans in 1503, he found

tortoises and sea turtles in such profusion that he promptly named the islands Las Tortugas. But the name that stuck for the islands was the Carib word "Caimanas." Fitting, since the caiman is a New World crocodilian and the islands were long the lair of pirates, buccaneers, and assorted freebooters. Despite their past, the Caymans are a Caribbean demi-paradise of white-sand beaches, coral gardens, and offshore waters harboring spectacular shipwrecks. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman also boast the highest standard of living in the entire Caribbean. This union of natural beauty and cosmopolitan style makes Grand Cayman a spectacular port of call for today's adventurers. Note: Grand Cayman is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender. In certain sea conditions, an alternate pier is used to transfer passengers ashore. This may cause tour durations to vary.

Points of Interest• George Town-As the capital of the Cayman Islands, George Town is the

center to government, banking and insurance sectors, and the site of many restaurants, activities and shops.

• Cayman Turtle Farm-The world-famous Cayman Turtle Farm is a one-of-a-kind, 23-acre adventure marine park with green sea turtles ranging from hand-size newborns to 600-plus-pound adults.

• Hell-This popular tourist attraction is a group of short, black limestone formations in the northwest town of West Bay, host to one of the most colorfully named post offices in the world.

• Stingray City & Sandbar -These two stingray sites in the Cayman Islands, both located in the tranquil North Sound, offer exquisite beauty and an opportunity to interact with friendly rays.

Continued • Snorkeling & Diving -A must-do for experienced divers and novice snorkelers alike. The

memories of swimming among graceful stingrays on the sandy seafloor in the North Sound will stay with you long after you surface.

• Seven Mile Beach -Pure white sand, tranquil turquoise waters dotted with resorts, condos, shops, boutiques, bars, restaurants and every conceivable water sport, make this one of the top beaches in the world.

• Atlantis Submarine -Atlantis Submarines plunge into the depths of the ocean, their portholes revealing stunning canyons of coral teeming with colorful Cayman Island marine life, including snappers, stingrays and turtles.

• Wreck of the Ten Sails -During a storm in 1794, ten vessels quickly became shipwrecks in Grand Cayman's dangerous East End reef. A memorial honors both the rescuers and the eight fallen crew.

Island of Cozumel

• Mayan myth claims that Cozumel was home to the gods. Truly Cozumel is a place fit for the gods, with its dazzling white-sand beaches, ruined Mayan temples, exotic jungle wildlife, and crystalline waters teeming with tropical fish. Just offshore lay Palancar Reef, considered one of the most spectacular coral formations in all the Caribbean. Of course, the gods weren't the only individuals attracted to this terrestrial paradise: during its long and colorful history, Cozumel has been home to pirates, buccaneers, and freebooters, including Sir Henry Morgan and Jean Lafitte. Today's traveler will discover the same ravishing beauty and relaxation that entertained gods and pirates alike.

Points of Interest• Mayan Ruins- Extensive ruins of the ancient Mayan civilization are scattered across the

region, including Coba and the renowned coastal site of Tulum on mainland Mexico.

• Beaches- Dig your toes into the white sands of Cozumel's coast, where aquamarine waters beckon you to the breathtaking paradises of Playa Mia Grand Beach Park and secluded Passion Island Beach.

• X-Caret- The ecological/archeological theme park of X-Caret is one of the most popular attractions on the Yucatan Peninsula. Among its great treasures are underground rivers, a replica of a Mayan village, and a Mexican cultural show.

• Playa del Carmen- Alabaster-white beaches, gentle surf, coral reefs and a slow lifestyle make Playa del Carmen the place for backpackers, archeological buffs and New Age sun worshippers.

• Chankanaab National Park- This park is home to a world-renowned ecosystem and natural aquarium with more than 60 species of tropical fish, crustaceans and corals and the only botanical garden on the island.

Continued• Snorkeling & Diving- It is no secret that Cozumel excels with clear waters and spectacular

reefs. • Cozumel Museum & El Cedral- The museum houses two floors of exhibits. El Cedral is a small

century-old ruin, the island's first settlement founded by Spanish explorers in 1518. • Boating Adventure- Refresh your spirit and enjoy sailing, fishing, and other water sports.

Prices

• Interior - $329

• Ocean view - $379

• Balcony – Sold out

• Mini-Suite – Sold out

• Suite - $1,399

Resource

• http://www.princess.com/find/cruiseDetails.do