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DESTINATIONS UNCOVERED: Don’t miss St. Bart's

St. Bart's may be a small Caribbean island, but that's no indication of what you'll find there. Squeeze a few famous faces, some curious creatures and a lagoon-dotted landscape into 8 square miles and you've got hidden adventures other Caribbean visitors may have missed. But not our Royal Caribbean cruisers! With an eye for exploration, you'll spot plenty of new foods to sample, interesting people to chat with, and exciting activities to jump into. Here are just a few can't-miss features of spunky St. Bart's.Sign Up


St. Barts

St - Barts, a dream of a destination.

...out of a crashing, volcanic explosion, came St-Barts, the jewel of the Caribbean. 25 square kilometers of land, 22 beautiful beaches, many luxurious boutiques, hundreds of traditional Creole houses and secret gardens for your dreams of evasion.

Nonchalance, happiness, calm, luxurious, warm. St-Barts is welcoming, St-Barts welcomes you. St-Barts will charm you with its patchwork of landscapes and the diversity of proposed pleasures. Whether you feel like a lizard, simply lying in the sun, like a busy little ant running around the island, or like a safari photo, the range of activities will certainly satisfy you. A little more discreet but very efficient is the warm welcome, the wide smile and the serenity. Your stay will leave you with the exquisite souvenir of balmy tropical evenings swayed by the local biguine music, flavored with vanilla and peppered with Caribbean spices. Lazy days, sporty days, the sea is the king, the excellent restaurants, the refinement of the hotels...everything you need to spend a good vacation.
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New Foods  
NEW FOODS
As part of the French Antilles, you'd expect St. Bart's cuisine to have a French flair. What you may not expect are the culinary masterpieces this little island has to offer. Part Caribbean, part French, the food here is talked about all over the world.

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Chefs who've studied at the best culinary schools in France often come to St. Bart's to work and open their own restaurants. C'est magnifique!

The port town of Gustavia was once a major hub for Caribbean commerce. A few of the town's original stone warehouses have survived the years and have been transformed into stylish, must-see restaurants and bars.


   
NEW FRIENDS
Okay, so you may catch a few celebrities and maybe a royal or two on St. Bart's, but the real characters are the island locals. Friendly faces are everywhere and everyone has a story to tell about this island's vibrant history.

Good to know…

Hop on the Nuage 3, an elegant 47-foot sailing catamaran, and tour the island's peaceful waters in style with a local catamaran captain who knows just where to go.

Not all the locals live above water. Visit the Marine Park on an Odyssee Caraibes tour and take a swim with schools of tropical fish. You may even see some barracuda or sea turtles.


   
NEW ADVENTURES
With six large lagoons, 22 beautiful beaches, and a landscape that's more coast than inland, St. Bart's boasts a bunch of aquatic activities. Whether you're into basking on the beach or snorkeling the day away, you'll find plenty to keep you keyed up.

Good to know….

Those beautiful blue waves are good for more than just getting your toes wet. The eastern part of St. Bart's is known for its excellent windsurfing. So grab a board and give it a go.

Why just hang around the island when you can zoom around it? The Fast 'n' Fun high-speed inflatable craft makes a loop around the entire island before stopping at secluded Colombier Bay.



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Empress of the Seas
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Ship Name: Empress Of The Seas
Departure Port: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Gustavia, St. Barts; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; St. George's, Grenada; Margarita Island, Venezuela; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; San Juan, Puerto Rico
2006 Date(s): Jan 02 , Jan 16 , Jan 30 , Feb 13 , Feb 27 , Mar 13 , Mar 27 , Apr 10

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