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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.

St. Martin (Philipsburg)

Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Sint Maarten. The town is situated on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. The island is located around 240 kilometers east of Puerto Rico. It's great importance is that it an international commercial port. St. Maarten has suffered in recent years a strong population growth due to the strong development of tourism. The leading immigration of Haitian, French and Dominican descents.

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.

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.

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.

Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)

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.

Turks and Caicos Archipelago

Let yourself be carried away by the energy of the Caribbean islands, where rhythm envelops the soul and the body. Enjoy an explosion of colours while you drink a cocktail based on the typical rum. Get ready to live an unforgettable experience.

Cabo Rojo (República Dominicana)

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.