Aruba

The slow rise of the trail reveals a landscape full of surprises with cacti-studded views opening up to reveal the stretch of rock-hewn coastline and the jump of salt spray with the incoming tide. Accompanying the scene are the reliable sounds of a horse’s hoof beat, the hum of an ATV or even the steady rhythm of your own breath as your group travels along bike and hiking trails lined with the silent sentry of ancient rock formations. An abundance of daytime sports and adventure tours include windsurfing, diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, hiking, horseback riding, SNUBA, 4x4 safaris, snorkeling tours and even a submarine ride. 

Curacao

Exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for every interest, plus a multi-cultural diversity, intriguing music, art and cuisine. Curaçao has been a major trade center for hundreds of years so it's not surprising that stores are stocked with quality items from around the world. Strolling around in exquisite, centuries-old buildings while the cruise docks up the channel that cuts through the city, all this makes the shopping ambience very special. The city's commercial center, Punda, has numerous shops offering everything from clothing to jewelry and souvenirs. On the outskirts of Willemstad there are some elegant shopping centers. No matter where you go, the salespeople are courteous and attentive and will effortlessly switch between English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamentu, sometimes in the same conversation.

Half Moon Cay

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.