Price based on lowest available cruise only fare for double occupancy. Subject to change at any time.
Celebrity Summit® has not only undergone a revolutionary redesign, but it's now one of the first resorts at sea to receive a Recommended Rating from Forbes Travel Guide. From adding brand new staterooms and elevating design concepts and technology across the ship to adding The Retreat®, an exclusive experience including The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge, the results are phenomenal. These new venues combined with our award-winning Luminae are sure to please.
Marvel at completely new bathroom modernizations. Wine and dine in reimagined restaurants and lounges, including the main dining room, Oceanview Café, Sunset Bar, and Rendezvous Lounge. Surrender your senses in the newly redesigned spa. Shop in new retail boutiques. Change the way you experience the world aboard Celebrity Summit.
Celebrity Summit is sailing with Starlink - the world's most advanced broadband satellite internet - to bring you high-speed connectivity for a better onboard experience.
Cruise ID: 82922
| Date | Time | Price * | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 October 2028 | 18:00 | €940 | Call us to book |
* Price based on lowest available cruise only fare for double occupancy. Subject to change at any time.
Your Escape at Sea
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer AquaClass® staterooms for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Elements are thoughtfully infused throughout your stateroom, from verandas that allow you to walk right out to the water's edge to a Cashmere™ mattress and pillow menus. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you'll enjoy access to the SEA Thermal Suite, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We've thought of everything so that you can focus on nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.
Millennium series AquaClass guests enjoy a spacious private veranda, Exhale® bedding, premium bathroom amenities, including a massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge.
Spa Benefits
Amenities
Dining
AquaClass Features
*Additional charges apply
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Prime AquaClass staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship.
Your Escape at Sea
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer AquaClass® staterooms for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Elements are thoughtfully infused throughout your stateroom, from verandas that allow you to walk right out to the water's edge to a Cashmere™ mattress and pillow menus. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you'll enjoy access to the SEA Thermal Suite, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We've thought of everything so that you can focus on nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.
Millennium series AquaClass guests enjoy a spacious private veranda, Exhale® bedding, premium bathroom amenities, including a massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge.
Spa Benefits
Amenities
Dining
AquaClass Features
*Additional charges apply
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
ALL EXCLUSIVE, ALL INCLUDED, WELLNESS-INSPIRED SUITES
Introducing our Aqua Sky Suites, which combine our well-being inspired AquaClass experience with exclusive spaces, services, and amenities of The Retreat® to leave you more renewed than ever. These suites feature a king-sized bed with exclusive eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda. Spa-inspired elements are thoughtfully infused throughout, including eco-friendly bathroom products, yoga mats, in-stateroom fitness amenities, daily bottled water service, and an enhanced air filtration system—which you'll now find in all our staterooms.
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we've created a whole new way to nourish your mind and body. Aqua Sky Suites combine the best of our rejuvenating AquaClass® experience with the ultimate luxury of The Retreat®. These suites feature a king-sized** bed with exclusive eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda. Spa-inspired elements are thoughtfully infused throughout, including eco-friendly bathroom products, yoga mats, in-stateroom fitness amenities, and daily bottled water service.
Highlights
Services & Amenities
The difference is in the details
Your suite and exclusive places as a guest of The Retreat set your vacation apart from all the rest, but the thoughtful services and amenities you'll discover elevate your experience to levels you never imagined.
Services & amenities for Aqua Sky Suite guests
Food & Drink
Amenities
*Included in Aqua Sky Suites.
†Included in Royal Suites and above.
**Not included with special fares or MoveUp upgrades from a non-suite stateroom
The perfectly designed Aqua Sky Suite offers a blend of wellness, expansive views and intimate luxury. These large suites feature a king-size bed* with our signature Cashmere™ Mattress and a spacious, private veranda. As an Aqua Sky Suite guest, you'll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities combining the best of AquaClass and access to The Retreat.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Your Escape at Sea
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer AquaClass® staterooms for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Elements are thoughtfully infused throughout your stateroom, from verandas that allow you to walk right out to the water's edge to a Cashmere™ mattress and pillow menus. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you'll enjoy access to the SEA Thermal Suite, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We've thought of everything so that you can focus on nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.
Millennium series AquaClass guests enjoy a spacious private veranda, Exhale® bedding, premium bathroom amenities, including a massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge.
Spa Benefits
Amenities
Dining
*Additional charges apply
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Ample Indoor and Outdoor Space Come Together to Create Your Private Sanctuary at Sea
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious stateroom and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
Stateroom amenities
Upgrade Your View With Special Services and Amenities
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it's an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed † $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Ample Indoor and Outdoor Space Come Together to Create Your Private Sanctuary at Sea
Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Spacious staterooms located in the aft of the ship, each with its own large private veranda to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Sunset Verandas offer superb ocean views at the stern of the ship. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Ample Indoor and Outdoor Space Come Together to Create Your Private Sanctuary at Sea
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Each ocean view stateroom on board Celebrity includes the following world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern experience.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity's eXhale® bedding featuring the luxury king sized* Cashmere™ Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs. Prime Ocean View staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Ample Indoor and Outdoor Space Come Together to Create Your Private Sanctuary at Sea
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious stateroom and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Prime Veranda staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Upgrade Your View With Special Services and Amenities
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it's an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Amenities
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed † $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
It's time you got the Celebrity treatment. Your dedicated butler will assist you at every step and you'll receive exclusive access to The Retreat. These two-room suites feature a large living area with floor to ceiling panoramic windows, private veranda, and a primary bedroom with a king-size bed featuring our signature eXhale® bedding and Cashmere™ Mattress
Highlights
*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
Services & Amenities
The difference is in the details
Your suite and exclusive places as a guest of The Retreat set your vacation apart from all the rest, but the thoughtful services and amenities you'll discover elevate your experience to levels you never imagined.
Services & amenities for Celebrity Suite guests
Food & Drink
Amenities
*Included in Aqua Sky Suites.
†Included in Royal Suites and above.
**Not included with special fares or MoveUp upgrades from a non-suite stateroom
These two-room suites feature a large living area with floor to ceiling panoramic windows, private veranda, and a primary bedroom with a king-sized bed from our signature Cashmere™ Mattress. When you stay in a Celebrity Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of a butler. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite specialty coffees from Café al Bacio.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Take your Celebrity vacation to new heights in a Sky Suite. Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of a Retreat Butler and team throughout your stay. Plus enjoy exclusive access to dining and lounge areas reserved only for guests of The Retreat. Accessible Sky Suites available.
Perfectly designed Sky Suites offer a blend of expansive views and intimate luxury. These large suites feature our signature Cashmere™ Mattress with eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda.
Highlights
Services & Amenities
The difference is in the details
Your suite and exclusive places as a guest of The Retreat set your vacation apart from all the rest, but the thoughtful services and amenities you'll discover elevate your experience to levels you never imagined.
Food & Drink
Amenities
*Included in Aqua Sky Suites.
†Included in Royal Suites and above.
**Not included with special fares or MoveUp upgrades from a non-suite stateroom
Relax in ultimate luxury on your private veranda. Lounge in the king-size Cashmere Mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with your butler, expansive lounge areas and much more.
Our Penthouse Suites feature a primary bedroom, bathroom, dining area, guest bedroom and bathroom, terrace, and private hot tub. They even have an attentive butler on hand to ensure you never have to lift a finger during your vacation.
Highlights
*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
*Available in select ports.
Services & Amenities
The difference is in the details
Your suite and exclusive places as a guest of The Retreat set your vacation apart from all the rest, but the thoughtful services and amenities you'll discover elevate your experience to levels you never imagined.
Services & amenities for guests of The Retreat
Food & Drink
Amenities
*Included in Aqua Sky Suites.
†Included in Royal Suites and above.
**Not included with special fares or MoveUp upgrades from a non-suite stateroom
Unwind in modern spaces that will make you feel on top of the world. Relax in ultimate luxury on your private veranda. Lounge in the king-size Cashmere™ Mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with your butler, expansive lounge areas and much more.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Royal Suites deliver on style and comfort. Separate living, dining, and sleeping areas provide all the room you need to relax in luxury.
Unwind in a luxuriously large living area featuring floor to ceiling panoramic windows. The Royal Suite features our Cashmere™ Mattress, a primary bathroom with a large soaking tub, a separate shower, a double sink vanity, and a spacious private veranda. No matter where you are in this suite, you'll enjoy stunning views of the sea, the way every royal should.
Highlights
*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
*Available in select ports.
Services & Amenities
The difference is in the details
Your suite and exclusive places as a guest of The Retreat set your vacation apart from all the rest, but the thoughtful services and amenities you'll discover elevate your experience to levels you never imagined.
Services & amenities for guests of The Retreat
Food & Drink
Amenities
*Included in Aqua Sky Suites.
†Included in Royal Suites and above.
**Not included with special fares or MoveUp upgrades from a non-suite stateroom
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Each ocean view stateroom on board Celebrity includes the following world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern experience.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity's eXhale® bedding featuring the luxury king sized* Cashmere™ Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Ample Indoor and Outdoor Space Come Together to Create Your Private Sanctuary at Sea
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious stateroom and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Each ocean view stateroom on board Celebrity includes the following world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern experience.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Kick back and relax after a day of exploration and discovery in the sitting area and watch the world go by. Each ocean view stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities.
Travel The World In Singular Style
Single Inside Staterooms are perfectly proportioned for the individual traveler. Spacious. Stylish. Singular. These rooms offer all the same amenities and services as a double stateroom, including our exclusive eXhale® bedding, featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress; premium, custom-blended bathroom products; 100% cotton plush bathrobe and towels, and more.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities.
Travel The World In Singular Style
Single Inside Staterooms are perfectly proportioned for the individual traveler. Spacious. Stylish. Singular. These rooms offer all the same amenities and services as a double stateroom, including our exclusive eXhale® bedding, featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress; premium, custom-blended bathroom products; 100% cotton plush bathrobe and towels, and more.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Each ocean view stateroom on board Celebrity includes the following world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern experience.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ocean View Staterooms, the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity's eXhale® bedding featuring the luxury king sized* Cashmere™ Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities.
Travel The World In Singular Style
Single Inside Staterooms are perfectly proportioned for the individual traveler. Spacious. Stylish. Singular. These rooms offer all the same amenities and services as a double stateroom, including our exclusive eXhale® bedding, featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress; premium, custom-blended bathroom products; 100% cotton plush bathrobe and towels, and more.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Take your Celebrity vacation to new heights in a Suite Guarantee. Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of a butler throughout your stay. Enjoy exclusive access to dining and lounge areas reserved only for suite guests. To top it off, the VIP Luminae restaurant and exclusive Michael's Club lounge with dedicated concierge are there for all your dining and relaxation needs.
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Upgrade Your View With Special Services and Amenities
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it's an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Amenities
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed † $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Upgrade Your View With Special Services and Amenities
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it's an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed † $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
By far the largest stateroom with a veranda - plenty of room for you and the family.
Ample Indoor and Outdoor Space Come Together to Create Your Private Sanctuary at Sea
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious lounge and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Stateroom amenities
Every stateroom includes:
Service
Dining
Stateroom Features
*Additional Charges May Apply
Day 1 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
There's history and culture around every bend in Boston—skyscrapers nestle next to historic hotels while modern marketplaces line the antique cobblestone streets. But to Bostonians, living in a city that blends yesterday and today is just another day in beloved Beantown.
Days 2-5 Cruising
Day 6 Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba's capital is easily explored on foot. Its palm-lined central thoroughfare runs between old and new pastel-painted buildings of typical Dutch design (Spanish influence is also evident in some of the architecture). There are a lot of malls with boutiques and shops—the Renaissance mall carries high-end luxury items and designer fashions. A massive renovation in downtown has given Main Street (a.k.a. Caya G. F. Betico Croes) behind the Renaissance Resort a whole new lease on life: boutique malls, shops, and restaurants have opened next to well-loved family-run businesses. The pedestrian-only walkway and resting areas have unclogged the street, and the new eco-trolley is free and a great way to get around. At this writing, Linear Park was well and will showcase local merchants and artists. There will be activities along a boardwalk that will eventually run all the way to the end of Palm Beach, making it the longest of its kind in the Caribbean.
Day 7 Willemstad, Curaçao
Dutch settlers came here in the 1630s, about the same time they sailed through the Verazzano Narrows to Manhattan, bringing with them original red-tile roofs, first used on the trade ships as ballast and later incorporated into the architecture of Willemstad. Much of the original colonial structures remain, but this historic city is constantly reinventing itself and the government monument foundation is always busy restoring buildings in one urban neighborhood or another. The salty air causes what is called "wall cancer" which causes the ancient abodes to continually crumble over time. The city is cut in two by Santa Anna Bay. On one side is Punda (the point)—crammed with shops, restaurants, monuments, and markets and a new museum retracing its colorful history. And on the other side is Otrobanda (literally meaning the "other side"), with lots of narrow, winding streets and alleyways (called "steekjes" in Dutch), full of private homes notable for their picturesque gables and Dutch-influenced designs. In recent years the ongoing regeneration of Otrobanda has been apparent, marked by a surge in development of new hotels, restaurants, and shops; the rebirth, concentrated near the waterfront, was spearheaded by the creation of the elaborate Kura Hulanda complex.There are three ways to cross the bay: by car over the Juliana Bridge; by foot over the Queen Emma pontoon bridge (locally called "The Swinging Old Lady"); or by free ferry, which runs when the pontoon bridge is swung open for passing ships. All the major hotels outside town offer free shuttle service to town once or twice daily. Shuttles coming from the Otrobanda side leave you at Riffort. From here it's a short walk north to the foot of the pontoon bridge. Shuttles coming from the Punda side leave you near the main entrance to Ft. Amsterdam.
Day 8 Cruising
Day 9 Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos Islands
Just 7 miles (11 km) long and a little more than 1 mile (1½ km) wide, this island, the capital and seat of the Turks and Caicos government, has been a longtime favorite destination for divers eager to explore the 7,000-foot-deep pristine coral walls that drop down only 300 yards out to sea. On shore, the tiny, quiet island is home to white-sand beaches, the National Museum, and a small population of wild horses and donkeys, which leisurely meander past the white-walled courtyards, pretty churches, and bougainvillea-covered colonial inns on their daily commute into town. But things aren't entirely sleepy: a cruise-ship complex at the southern end of the island brings about 600,000 visitors per year. That said, the dock is self-contained and is about 3 miles (5 km) from the tranquil, small hotels of Cockburn Town, Pillory Beach, and the Ridge and far from most of the western-shore dive sites. Pristine beaches with vistas of turquoise waters, small local settlements, historic ruins, and native flora and fauna are among the sights on Grand Turk. Fewer than 4,000 people live on this 7½-square-mile (19-square-km) island, and it's hard to get lost, as there aren't many roads.
Day 10 Cruising
Day 11 Miami, Florida, United States
Miami is one of the world's most popular holiday spots. It has so much to offer; from its countless beach areas, to culture and museums, from spa and shopping days out, to endless cuban restaurants and cafes. Miami is a multicultural city that has something to offer to everyone.
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