The capital city of The Bahamas is found on the 11th largest island, New Providence. Nassau’s history can be traced back to days of the legendary pirate Blackbeard. Its sheltered harbor, mansions, cathedrals and 18th-century fortresses have been beautifully preserved. Shops, pubs and cafes line Nassau’s historic Bay Street, considered the city’s “Main Street”, it has maintained its historic feel while offering all the amenities our visitors’ desire. With an array of adventures, you can visit Blue Lagoon Island; A relaxing 20-minute sail from Nassau, Blue Lagoon Island has several programs that allow visitors to interact with dolphins. Meet these loving mammals from the edge of the water or get up close and personal right next to them in the ocean. Looking for some sand? Look no further than a few miles west of Nassau. There sits a two-and-a-half mile stretch of beach and beach life. Cable Beach is also home to the Crystal Palace Casino, as well as several luxury resorts, nightclubs and the Cable Beach golf course… Linking the towers and spanning a seven-acre lagoon, with skylights and windows bringing the outdoors inside, the Atlantis Casino is an innovation in casino design, with an abundance of things to do, from swimming with Dolphins, playing at the water park, visiting the marine habitat or simply shopping and dining, Whatever you desire, your stay in Nassau will be a memorable one.

There is no place quite like a tropical volcanic island, and no island in the Caribbean quite like Puerto Rico. The geography of the island is very unusual, as it encompasses distinctly different kinds of topography and microclimates in a relatively small area, and with over 500 years of fascinating history, needless to say there is an adventure awaiting you in San Juan. Also known as the Caribbean capital of nightlife and entertainment, where you can indulge in bar hopping, fine dining, Vegas-style gaming or anything in between. From museums to monuments, historic forts to flamenco shows, there are sightseeing tours and adventures that will entice you to go ashore and explore the moment the ships docks. It is an island teeming with beauty and vitality. Some of it is Spanish, some Indian, some African and some… something else. But somehow it all blends together into a culture that you will find fascinating and one-of-kind.

Part European, part Caribbean, a world away from all your worries – St. Maarten seduces you at first site with lush green hills, sun-kissed beaches, historic buildings and homes, world-class dining, duty-free shopping, red-hot casinos and clubs. You’ll find all this and more – in just 37 square miles of tropical island paradise. Half Dutch, half French, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin offers a potpourri of charm and culture, not to mention the stop of a lifetime!

The highest-rated port of call on Holland America's Caribbean itineraries, Half Moon Cay is located on 55-acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island, an international bird sanctuary in the Bahamas (only two percent of the island is developed). Rated as "Best Private Island" by Porthole Cruise Magazine for the past four years, Half Moon Cay now offers several new and exciting activities from which to choose. You can go Horse back riding by land or sea, swim with the stingrays, enjoy your own private beachfront cabana, feast on a delicious barbeque or simply swim, snorkel and relax in the warm waters of the Caribbean – the perfect way to finish your cruise.