Seabourn Ovation
December 14, 2025

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

Soper’s Hole, Tortola, BVI, offers docking at Soper’s Hole Marina. Travelers explore West End’s colorful docks and Smuggler’s Cove. Excursions include snorkeling at Norman Island. Local markets sell painkillers. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise bays and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover pirate history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Soper’s Hole’s island charm offers a vibrant BVI stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic harbors and marine adventures, making Soper’s Hole an engaging destination.

South Friars Bay, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante with tenders to Friars Bay. Travelers explore Caribelle Batik and Frigate Bay Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell goat water. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures sandy beaches and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch fritters, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. South Friars’ island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of beaches and cultural heritage, making South Friars an engaging destination.

Terre-de-Haut, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, offers docking at Terre-de-Haut Port. Travelers explore Fort Napoleon and Pain de Sucre Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Pompierre Bay. Local markets sell tourment d’amour. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villages and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes accras, a Guadeloupean favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Terre-de-Haut’s island charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and marine beauty, making Terre-de-Haut an engaging destination.

Fort-de-France, Martinique, offers docking at Fort-de-France Port. Travelers explore Fort St. Louis and Balata Gardens. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Dufour. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Martinican favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Fort-de-France’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Martinican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic gardens, making Fort-de-France an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Grenadines, offers docking at Port Elizabeth Port. Travelers explore Admiralty Bay and local craft markets. Excursions include snorkeling at Friendship Bay. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for beach tours. Photography captures colorful waterfronts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a Grenadines favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bequia’s maritime history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Port Elizabeth’s island charm offers a vibrant Grenadines stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic bays, marine activities, and local culture, making Port Elizabeth an engaging destination for exploring Bequia’s Caribbean allure and heritage.

St. George’s, Grenada, offers docking at St. George’s Port. Travelers explore Grand Anse Beach and Fort George. Excursions include snorkeling at Moliniere Sculpture Park. Local markets sell oil down. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures spice markets and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a Grenadian favorite. Souvenirs, like nutmeg crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. George’s vibrant charm offers a lively Grenadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural heritage, making St. George’s an engaging destination.

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration.

Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, offers docking at Rodney Bay Marina. Travelers explore Pigeon Island’s fort and Reduit Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Chastanet. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for beach tours. Photography captures lush hills and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes green fig and saltfish, a St. Lucian favorite. Souvenirs, like cocoa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover St. Lucia’s history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Rodney Bay’s island allure offers a vibrant St. Lucian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and marine adventures, making Rodney Bay an engaging Caribbean destination.

Returning to Terre-De-Haut — see Day 5 above for port info.

Returning to South Friars Bay — see Day 3 above for port info.

Little Bay, Montserrat, has docking at Little Bay Port. Travelers explore Plymouth’s volcanic ruins and Montserrat Volcano Observatory. Excursions visit Rendezvous Beach for snorkeling. Local markets sell guava jelly. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather. Photography captures ash-covered ruins and Caribbean shores. Dining onboard includes goat water, a Montserrat stew. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover volcanic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Little Bay’s volcanic legacy offers a unique Montserrat stop, blending nature with island charm.

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration.

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration.

Kralendijk, Bonaire, offers docking at Kralendijk Port. Travelers explore Washington Slagbaai Park and Klein Bonaire. Excursions include snorkeling at Bari Reef. Local markets sell kadushi soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures flamingos and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes keshi yena, a Bonairean favorite. Souvenirs, like salt crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Kralendijk’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bonairean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine biodiversity and scenic islands, making Kralendijk an engaging destination for exploration.

Returning to St. George's — see Day 8 above for port info.

Returning to Port Elizabeth — see Day 7 above for port info.

Returning to Bridgetown — see Day 9 above for port info.