The capital city of The Bahamas is found on the 11th largest island, New Providence. Nassau’s history can be traced back to days of the legendary pirate Blackbeard. Its sheltered harbor, mansions, cathedrals and 18th-century fortresses have been beautifully preserved. Shops, pubs and cafes line Nassau’s historic Bay Street, considered the city’s “Main Street”, it has maintained its historic feel while offering all the amenities our visitors’ desire. With an array of adventures, you can visit Blue Lagoon Island; A relaxing 20-minute sail from Nassau, Blue Lagoon Island has several programs that allow visitors to interact with dolphins. Meet these loving mammals from the edge of the water or get up close and personal right next to them in the ocean. Looking for some sand? Look no further than a few miles west of Nassau. There sits a two-and-a-half mile stretch of beach and beach life. Cable Beach is also home to the Crystal Palace Casino, as well as several luxury resorts, nightclubs and the Cable Beach golf course… Linking the towers and spanning a seven-acre lagoon, with skylights and windows bringing the outdoors inside, the Atlantis Casino is an innovation in casino design, with an abundance of things to do, from swimming with Dolphins, playing at the water park, visiting the marine habitat or simply shopping and dining, Whatever you desire, your stay in Nassau will be a memorable one.

The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie is where the ships dock and the white and pastel houses are heavily sprinkled against a backdrop of emerald hills. St. Thomas wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills, from cameras to jewelry, watches to perfume, you will find an abundance of gifts and keepsakes. Dive into the beach scene at beautiful Magens Bay, Coki Point, or Turtle Cove, nesting ground of the endangered hawksbill sea turtle. Or simply take a round island tour, along small alleyways and up winding roads with picturesque views at the top.

Take one beach-fringed volcanic island, sweltering in the tropical sun for several million years. Add a handful of French maritime adventurers in search of a new and better life. Simmer for four hundred years. Turn up the heat, and add luxurious villas, elegant small hotels, and world class French restaurants. Baste with equal amounts of sophisticated relaxation and rustic charm - this is the perfect recipe for nonchalance, up-scale and exquisite port of call that St. Barths is.

The highest-rated port of call on Holland America's Caribbean itineraries, Half Moon Cay is located on 55-acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island, an international bird sanctuary in the Bahamas (only two percent of the island is developed). Rated as "Best Private Island" by Porthole Cruise Magazine for the past four years, Half Moon Cay now offers several new and exciting activities from which to choose. You can go Horse back riding by land or sea, swim with the stingrays, enjoy your own private beachfront cabana, feast on a delicious barbeque or simply swim, snorkel and relax in the warm waters of the Caribbean – the perfect way to finish your cruise.