Jamaica, The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Antigua And Barbuda,... Cruise on Costa Fascinosa from La Romana (Dom. Rep.)

La Romana (Dom. Rep.)

La Romana, on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, is described by Lonely Planet as a bustling city hugging the Rio Chavon. The surrounding region offers all the classic attractions of a Caribbean destination, sandy beaches, upscale beachfront resorts and ample opportunities for water sports and excursions. The city is surrounded by sugar cane fields and is close to some of the islands most scenic spots. To the east of La Romana is the Parque Nacional Del Este, a protected area of numerous islands and warm, clear waters.

Ocho Rios (Jamaica)

Ocho Rios is one of Jamaica’s capitals full of pleasures. You’ll be able to go shopping or to see the real Jamaican culture. It is located approximately 67 miles east of Montego Bay. Know as a fishing village, counts with plenty of resort facilities such as hotels and restaurants, it maintains the culture of the past of a small Jamaican Town.It counts with various shopping plazas and with a crafts market located downtown, an easy distance to walk from the ship. In Ocean Village, the main flea market of the town, you can uy everything under the sun, right in the center of Ocho Rios.One of the most beautiful things to see in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls, and you will find them in Ocho Rios. Also you can find wonderful beaches to enjoy yourselves. One of the most known beaches is the James Bond Beach, which was named due to his creator living in the proximities. Plan a visit to the Shaw Botanical Gardens, where you can find a variety of exotic flora or you can go canoeing in the White River while the drums are beating.

Grand Turk

It is a small island located at the end of the Bahama Islands, southeast od Miami, a quiet, and relaxing island. The island is the administrative, historic, cultural and financial center of the territory, and has the second largest population of the islands at approximately 3,720 people. The land is plain and has a dry climate. With one of the best diving systems in the world, it is ideal for working, swimming... the waters are clear, ideal for snorkelling. It is an island to relax, on a honey moon, swimmers, etc... for any one who looks for tranquility and peace.

Amber Cove (Dominican Rep)

Amber Cove Cruise Center, located in the Dominican Republic on the country’s North Coast. Able to accommodate up to 8,000 cruise passengers and 2,000 crew members daily.

Samana (Dom. Rep.)

The peninsula of Samana is located in the northwest of the country in the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by beaches of white sand, and is on of the best places to observe humpback whales in the sea. We can find one of the main natural parks in the country: Haitieses Natural Park. The capital is called Santa Barbara de Samara, although they call it only Samana. It was discovered by Cristopher Columbus in his first journey and he departed from here to take the news of the Discovery to the Catholic Kings. We outstand the promenade where we can find dome hotels like the Tropical Lodge. From the promenade depart most of the boats and excursions to see the humpback whales. most of the boats stop in the island of Cayo Levantado, the most famous in the bay. The area with most afluence of tourists in the past years has been Las Galeras, located on the northeast on the peninsula of Samana. It is an authentic paradise and a place to rest. The most known beaches are Playa Colorado and Playa Madame.

Catalina Island (Dominican Republic)

Catalina Island or Isla Catalina is a tropical island located 1.5 miles from the mainland on the south-east corner of the Dominican Republic, near La Altagracia and La Romana. It is an occasional destination for cruise ships on Caribbean routes. Ships anchor offshore and transport passengers to shore via tender. The island itself is only 9.6 square kilometers in size, and is a diverse preservation of eco-systems including sand dunes, mangroves, and reefs. Formed out of coral stone, the island contains three overlapping plateaus. The highest elevation on the island is only 60 feet above sea level. The seas around the Island are rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish, and there are large areas where natural sandbars offshore bring the depth to just a few feet.

Catalina Bay

Unleash the fun at the Catalina Bay party. Come on board after an exciting island adventure and join the most exciting party in the Caribbean, where fun is guaranteed until the last minute. Live music, Caribbean drinks and dance shows await you for an unforgettable party. The schedule is indicative and may vary. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the experience may be modified or suspended. Once on board, we recommend that you consult our Costa App to stay up to date.

La Romana (Dom. Rep.)

La Romana, on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, is described by Lonely Planet as a bustling city hugging the Rio Chavon. The surrounding region offers all the classic attractions of a Caribbean destination, sandy beaches, upscale beachfront resorts and ample opportunities for water sports and excursions. The city is surrounded by sugar cane fields and is close to some of the islands most scenic spots. To the east of La Romana is the Parque Nacional Del Este, a protected area of numerous islands and warm, clear waters.

Caribbean Sea

In the depths of the Caribbean Sea, discover the stars like you have never seen them before. An expert will guide you through unexplored constellations and share stories and legends that once surrounded these waters. The schedule is indicative and may vary. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the experience may be modified or suspended. Once on board, we recommend that you consult the Costa App to stay up to date.

Santa Lucia (Castries)

Volcanic island, located at the south east of the Caribbean. Surrounded by hills, its large, safe harbor at the head of a wide bay is a constant hive of activity. Castries is a major port of call for cruise ships, that dock at Pointe Seraphine. The islands population is around 140.000, the mayority are catholic africans. The oficial language is english although they also speak a french dialect (french patois). the capital and principal port is Castries. Its economy is based on agriculture, some industry and a growing tourism, and has good internal communications networks and airports. The island was discovered by the Spanish in 1500 and in 1660 a permanent French colonywas established, its control was contested between French and English until 1814 passed into British hands. The island gained independence within the Commonwealth in 1979.

Bridgetown (Barbados)

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city acts as an important financial, informatics, convention centre, and cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean region. Bridgetown´s centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city´s early development. At the heart of Bridgetown is the Careenage and Constitution River.This body of water provides the city with direct access from medium sized yachts or small craft boats. Although moderately shallow, the Careenage slices Bridgetown into two parts. During the rainy season the Constitution River flows into the Careenage area and acts as an outflow for water from the islands interior storm drainage network. Flowing into the Carlisle Bay on the southwest coast of the island, the Careenage can be observed as a marina for boaters entering or exiting the inner basin located directly in front of the Parliament buildings of Barbados. In the centre lies the main street of Bridgetown which is Broad Street which runs directly through the centre of the city. Broad Street passes the Parliament Buildings and serves as the centre of city´s shopping area.

Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre)

Guadeloupe mixes the best of France, a fully modern infrastructure and fantastic food, with a local culture. It’s two main islands look like the wings of a butterfly and are joined together by a mangrove swamp. Grande-Terre, the eastern wing of the island, has a string of beach towns that offer visitors a variety of fun in the sun. From beach bars to long stretches of beautiful sand and azure water. Basse-Terre, the western wing, is home to the national park, crowned by La Soufrière volcano. Hiking trails and a Jacques Cousteau underwater reserve offer adventure for those who want it. South of the butterfly-shaped ‘mainland’ of Guadeloupe are a number of small archipelagos that give a taste of Guadeloupe’s yesteryear.

Bay of Guadalupe

Immerse yourself in the brightest party. Celebrate the powerful energy of the moon by dancing under the night sky, surrounded by incredible performers, culinary delights, 'lunar' cocktails and light shows. You will be transported to an 'astral' world suspended between the sky and the sea. The schedule is indicative and may vary. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the experience may be modified or suspended. Once on board, we recommend that you consult the Costa App to stay up to date.

Antigua (St. John's)

The Lesser Antilles (also known as the Caribbees) are a long, partly volcanic island arc in the Caribbean Sea. Most of its islands form the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, with the remainder located in the southern Caribbean just north of South America. The Lesser Antilles and the Greater Antilles compose the (or the Caribbean in its narrowest definition), which together with the Lucayan Archipielago comprise the West Indies.The islands of the Lesser Antilles are divided into three groups. The two main groups are the Windward Islands in the south and the Leeward Islands in the north. The third group is the Leeward Antilles in the west. These consist of the Dutch ABC islands just off the coast of Venezuela, plus a group of Venezuelan islands.

Tortola (Virgin Islands)

Tortola is the biggest and most important of the Virgin Islands. Stands out for its huge and stunning beaches, commerces, restaurants and the particular charms of Road Town which is the capital.

La Romana (Dom. Rep.)

La Romana, on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, is described by Lonely Planet as a bustling city hugging the Rio Chavon. The surrounding region offers all the classic attractions of a Caribbean destination, sandy beaches, upscale beachfront resorts and ample opportunities for water sports and excursions. The city is surrounded by sugar cane fields and is close to some of the islands most scenic spots. To the east of La Romana is the Parque Nacional Del Este, a protected area of numerous islands and warm, clear waters.