From the Dominican Republic to Lisbon 2

The Dominican Republic stands for the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, for a lively culture and for Caribbean joie de vivre. The port of La Romana is the starting point for all of this – and for a journey through time and Hispanic culture. When your AIDA cruise ship docks in the port of La Romana, you should be in the starting blocks. Get ready for the Caribbean adventure – or for a relaxing day on beautiful beaches. Before continuing to the most beautiful destinations in the Caribbean, to Montego Bay or to the tranquil Ochos Rios in Jamaica, to Belize City or Puerto Limon, your AIDA cruise takes you to the heart of the Dominican Republic.

Roseau ist die Hauptstadt von Dominica, das unter den Trauminseln der Karibik mit ihrer Gebirgslandschaft herausragt. Entdecken Sie faszinierende Schätze wie die 60 Meter hohen Trafalgar-Wasserfälle oder den bezaubernden Emerald Pool. Die ganze Vielfalt der Natur präsentiert Ihnen der botanische Garten. Vielleicht bekommen Sie sogar den Sisserou-Papagei zu Gesicht, das Wappentier Dominicas. Ein prickelndes Abenteuer erwartet Sie beim Schnorcheln am Champagner-Riff, wo Milliarden feiner Gasbläschen aus heißen Schwefelquellen an die Oberfläche perlen.

Deep blue sea, the finest white sandy beaches and bright sunshine – this is the classic picture of the Caribbean. These dreams will come true on the beautiful island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. A stay in the port of the island’s capital Castries is the ideal opportunity for relaxing hours on the picturesque beach or, alternatively, an excursion to explore the idyllic island paradise. Discover the botanical garden with its lush tropical vegetation and its waterfalls, climb the volcanic pitons or dive into the dazzling underwater world of St. Lucia. Whatever you plan to do with this stopover on your cruise, the Castries will cast its spell over you too!

Fort-de-France – that sounds like France. But around the capital of the island of Martinique, the turquoise waters of the Caribbean spread out. Lush green tropical forests cover the slopes of the Montagne Pelée volcano. Caribbean beaches with powdered sugar sand stretch along the coasts and lush gardens enchant with tropical vegetation. In fact, Martinique is a French overseas department and also part of the Lesser Antilles. It is one of the Leeward Islands. With the ship you are here in the middle of the Caribbean and at the same time in Europe – or in the European Union.

In a sheltered bay on the south coast of Antigua, the English found in the 18th century. Century an ideal anchorage for your Caribbean fleet. As a defense, they built the mighty docks of English Harbor. As their commander, Admiral Horatio Nelson went down in history. The Admiral’s Inn named after him in the restored shipyard buildings of Nelson’s Dockyard is the meeting place for a drink among sailors and crusaders. Would you like to set sail yourself? At a regatta in Falmouth Bay you are part of the crew and can even take the helm once. Or do you prefer to drive under a pirate flag? Then sign up for the “Black Swan” and prove that you have what it takes to be the greatest pirate in the Caribbean by running planks and swinging rope.

Die portugiesische Insel Madeira liegt innerhalb der gleichnamigen Inselgruppe im Atlantischen Ozean. Wie die Kanaren und die Azoren ist die Inselgruppe Madeira vulkanischen Ursprungs. Sie liegt auf der Höhe von Marokko zwischen Portugal und den Kanarischen Inseln. Mit den Azoren und den Kapverden bildet Madeira die „glückseligen Inseln“. Rund 630 km vor der afrikanischen Westküste gelegen, brilliert die gebirgige Insel mit einer vielfältigen Flora und Fauna. Ihr tropisches Klima begünstigt das Wachstum einer Vielzahl exotischer Pflanzen und Früchte. Eine Kreuzfahrt nach Madeira hält viele eindrucksvolle Erlebnisse bereit.

Lisbon is considered the most beautiful city in Portugal, and certainly one of the most beautiful in Europe. The city on the Tejo plays out its very special charm in an unpretentious way and immediately wraps every visitor around the finger. A bunch of sights makes the city a popular cruise destination. Visitors to the metropolis also appreciate good flight connections and the year-round mild climate.