Von der Dominikanischen Republik nach Gran Canaria

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.

If you are greeted with “Goeie dag” in the Caribbean, you have probably reached the port of Oranjestad in Aruba. The magical capital of the island will inspire you with its unique mixture of Dutch colonial architecture and Caribbean joie de vivre. Use your cruise for a tour of discovery!

Snow-white beaches, green mangroves, untouched nature and a dazzling underwater world – as soon as you have reached the port of Bonaire on the cruise by ship, you will have a first glimpse of the diverse beauties of the island. Immerse yourself in the Caribbean, get to know its colorful side and let yourself be enchanted by the island.

A typically Dutch small town dipped in pots of brightly colored paint – that may be the first impression you will have of Willemstad. The charming capital of the Caribbean island of Curacao will inspire you. Go on a discovery tour!

Discover Barbados, the colorful pearl of the Caribbean with its diverse attractions! The picturesque Caribbean island has been a popular destination for sunbathers, divers, and couples on their honeymoon for many years. What attracts them all: snow-white palm beaches in front of a turquoise blue sea, a colorful underwater world, tranquil villages surrounded by sugar cane plantations in the interior of the island and the legacy of the British colonial era. The famous rum distilleries and the rhythms of Rihanna, the island’s most famous daughter, are also convincing. Take advantage of your stay in the capital Bridgetown on your cruise in the Caribbean to explore the diverse island and its sights.

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.

Green, white and blue: these colors dominate on St. Kitts and Nevis, the sister islands in the Lesser Antilles. The green rainforest, the white beaches and the turquoise blue sea will inspire you! The island of St. Kitts consists of three no longer active volcanoes, between which impressive gorges promise wonderful nature experiences. The fascinating landscape is crowned by the hospitality of the people that you will encounter everywhere on the islands.

La Palma is the unknown beauty among the Canary Islands. It is the greenest and most densely forested and – apart from the Teide towering over Tenerife – La Palma is also the island with the highest elevations in the archipelago. It is a world of its own that has many surprises to offer. A cruise to La Palma is a journey into a breathtaking nature with dense forests, high mountains and volcanic ash fields, to a cultural landscape with outstanding wine and traditional cigars as well as to a city with a centuries-old history.

Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing.