CARNIVAL JOURNEYS - SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

Mobile is located in the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Alabama, USA. It is situated at the junction of the river and bay of the same name and the port has always played a key role in Alabama's economy, from the early days as a trading center between the French and Native Americans, down to its current role as the 11th largest USA port. As one of the Gulf Coast's cultural centres, mobile houses, several art museums, a symphony orchestra, a professional opera, a professional ballet company, and a large concentration of historic architectural sites are all very popular with visitors. Read more about Mobile, USA

Amber Cove, located near Puerto Plata (aka Silver Port), on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is a new $85 million port purposely developed for cruise passengers by Carnival Corp. It opened in mid 2015, and it will be the first time since the 1980s that a cruise ship has stopped at what is known as the Amber Coast, so called for its abundance of the translucent, burnt-orange stone. Cruise guests experience the natural beauty and wonder what makes the Dominican Republic such an attractive tourist destination. Read more about Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

San Juan, the capital and most populous city of Puerto Rico, is the oldest city on US territory. It is the Caribbean commercial hub, best known for its beautifully restored historic district of Old San Juan. It is situated on a rocky peninsula girded by thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Read more about San Juan, Puerto Rico

Charlotte Amalie is the capital and largest city of the US Virgin Islands, located on the island of Saint Thomas. It is famous as a deep-water harbor that was once a haven for pirates. Indeed, Blackbeard's Castle, named after the notorious pirate of the same name, is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Read more about Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

In the southern Caribbean, Oranjestad is the capital of the small island of Aruba, and an island territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is an attractive and historic harbour town just 27 km north of Venezuela. It can be divided into Upper and Lower Towns. Read more about Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba

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Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second city, and is known for its duty-free shopping. Its cruise line terminal at Free Port is situated on a beautiful peninsula jutting into a bay surrounded by picturesque low mountains. City streets are crowded, colourful and lively. Read more about Montego Bay, Jamaica

Mobile is located in the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Alabama, USA. It is situated at the junction of the river and bay of the same name and the port has always played a key role in Alabama's economy, from the early days as a trading center between the French and Native Americans, down to its current role as the 11th largest USA port. As one of the Gulf Coast's cultural centres, mobile houses, several art museums, a symphony orchestra, a professional opera, a professional ballet company, and a large concentration of historic architectural sites are all very popular with visitors. Read more about Mobile, USA