Eastern Caribbean
Just a short tender ride away from Catalina Island (Costa's private beach) is Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. Conceived by designer Oscar de la Renta, this private retreat is full of country club pleasures including golf on a Pete Dye course, tennis at the "Wimbledon of the Caribbean" and horseback riding at the Equestrian Center.
Bask in the romance of a tropical palm-fringed island paradise. Catalina Island is Costa's private escape from the bustle of everyday life. Meander along shell-strewn paths. Try your hand at a variety of water sports. Listen to the sounds of a calypso band. Or board a tender for a short ride to nearby Casa de Campo, a posh resort of country club caliber.
Fort Lauderdale features an endless array of art galleries and boutiques for your shopping and browsing pleasure and a beach that's been the subject of many movies.
Freeport is home to white-sand beaches and a straw market where bargains can be found by the armload. Don't forget to try your luck at one of the casinos.
Visit Coral World Marine Park and Underwater Observatory. Hail a horse-drawn surrey and trot around cotton candy-colored Georgian buildings. Or shop at the Straw Market and the international duty-free shops along busting Bay Street.
Puerto Rico is an island offering so many vacation experiences that it calls itself "The Continent of Puerto Rico." You'll find the fun really begins after dinner. Nightlife options range from flamboyant Latin revues and flamenco dancers to piano bars and discos. And don't forget to take some Puerto Rican rum and coffee home with you.
Formerly a private hideout, St. Thomas is now a haven for duty-free shopping. Discover small boutiques, historic buildings and scenic waterfront views.
St. John offers 12,000 acres of National Park land, 20 miles of biking trails, beautiful white-sand beaches and some of the best snorkeling the Caribbean has to offer.
Western Caribbean
Mexico's only island is home to quiet, soft-sand beaches, warm-hearted locals and open-air markets featuring native handicrafts and silver artifacts. Indulge in authentic Mexican dishes, some dating back thousands of years. In addition to one-of-a-kind galleries and boutiques, you'll find some of the world's most incredible diving at an underwater mountain range called Palancar Reef.
Each year, thousands of divers come here to immerse themselves in the world's clearest water. You can explore Grand Cayman's undersea world in a glass-bottom boat or a state-of-the-art submarine, or visit the jagged rock formations named "Hell" after their eerie appearance. If shopping is more your style, you'll find unique European treasures in a host of duty-free shops.
Here life seems to move to a different beat. The southernmost point of the United States, Key West lets you experience a kaleidoscope of tradewind architecture, houses built with wood from shipwrecks, gingerbread cottages, Truman's Little White House, Sloppy Joe's Bar, street entertainers and fascinating shops.
Cradled between the mountains and the sea, Ocho Rios is for those who like their beaches mellow and their days to call their own. You can climb up a waterfall at world-famous Dunn's River Falls or shop for French perfume in the duty-free shops.
Sail into a town of ancient civilizations, ruins and natural wonders. Join a tour of the ancient ruins of Tulum and the magnificent grouping of lagoons at Xel-Ha. If you'd prefer to venture to Cancun, you'll encounter incomparable souvenirs, beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Built on top of an ancient Mayan city, Merida offers the best of the past and the present. Explore the local history of Merida and shop for handmade crafts. Or choose to attend a special onboard "Grand Mayan Adventure" lecture presented by a top Mayan authority and researcher before visiting the nearby ruins and ancient temples of Chichen-Itza, Uxmal or Dzibichaltun.
Onboard Activities:
Dining / Nightlife / Honeymoons / Theme Nights / Kids Program
Itineraries:
CostaAtlantica / CostaVictoria / Ports of Call