The Eastern Caribbean Islands are a great destination to choose when planning your next Caribbean cruise. Enjoy the tropical weather as you cruise through this part of the world. MSC Cruises has great opportunities to explore the wide range of ports-of-calls along these islands with their Caribbean cruise line. There are many Eastern Caribbean Islands to explore, which consist of the British and American Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the two-nation-one-island St. Maarten and St. Martin.

Eastern Caribbean Islands to Visit

St. Thomas- St. Thomas is a mandatory stop on your Caribbean cruise. It is one of the busiest ports in the world and one of the most popular Eastern Caribbean Islands to visit. While on the island, visitors can enjoy duty-free shopping, going for a swim on the world famous beaches at Magens Bay, or even go on a mountain tram ride.

Antigua-Antigua is another great island to visit while on a tour of the Eastern Caribbean. After all, it boasts having 365 beaches-one for every day of the year! In addition to enjoying its beaches, Antigua has become the capital of international yachting and sailing. The sailing and yachting season begins in the December with the Antigua Yacht show and concludes in May with Antigua Sailing Week, the largest annual regatta in the Caribbean. There are also many tourist attractions to discover including historic sites like Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights, as well as the annual Carnival at the end of July.

St Maarten- St Martin/St Maarten is known for being the smallest island occupied by two sovereign nations. St. Maarten is the Dutch part of the island that has one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean, and is best known for its large resorts and casinos, beaches and duty-free shopping.

St. Martin- The French side of the island is larger in size, but less popular than its Dutch counterpart. On this island you can find a more laid back vibe and French inspired brasseries, cafes, and clothing boutiques.

Puerto Rico- Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and San Juan is its main city and cruise destination. The main tourist attraction in San Juan is the historic walled city, which includes El Morro fort, the Cathedral of San Juan, La Fortaleza, and several colonial plazas. There are also plenty of restaurants, art galleries and boutiques to explore in this historic city.

St. Croix- Probably one of the least known cruise destinations on the Eastern Caribbean Islands, St. Croix is the largest U.S. Virgin Island and home to the U.S.’s easternmost point-Point Udall. While the tourism industry is not as developed as on the other Caribbean islands, nor does it have duty free shopping, it is a great alternative. There are plenty of activities like snorkeling and horseback riding to engage in, and tourist attractions like Fort Frederick to visit.

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