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An unforgettable cruise adventure awaits in sun-kissed Puerto Rico, a blissful Caribbean escape which is home to beautiful sandy beaches, sapphire waters, Alpine-like mountains and enchanting mangrove forests. You’ll also discover magical tropical jungles, imposing canyons, reefs teeming with marine life and huge plantain and banana groves. Visit the enthralling city of San Juan where a charming old town boasts cobblestone streets, enchanting plazas and historic chapels, sample the island’s superb rum on a tour of a local distillery or visit Mosquito Bioluminescent Bay on Vieques to witness a natural phenomenon where the waterfront is lit up at night by millions of micro-organisms. Superb nightlife, excellent shops and markets, gourmet restaurants and attractions galore make Puerto Rico a compelling destination for a feast of fun.
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Puerto Rico is a place of beauty, entertainment and unrivalled hospitality where couples, families and groups of friends can enjoy the cruise holiday of a lifetime. It’s a mesmerising island escape with lush rainforests, towering mountains, glorious sunshine and enthralling colonial architecture.
Soak up the sun on Escambron Beach, head out to sea on a thrilling catamaran scuba diving adventure or gaze in awe at the spectacular waterfalls in El Yunque forest. Puerto Rico is steeped in imposing Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture with ancient fortresses, castles and other wonders from a bygone colonial era waiting to be explored.
The island capital San Juan boasts a myriad of imposing historic plazas, chapels and colonial buildings including Castillo de San Cristóbal, La Fortaleza and Cathedral of San Juan. Another must-see attraction is Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a magnificent fortress dating back to 1539 which rises 140 above the sea. Puerto Rico’s nightlife is legendary and you’ll discover a myriad of live music venues, dance clubs and rooftop bars where you can party from dusk till dawn and enjoy Piña Coladas, the island’s national drink.
You won’t struggle to find delicious food in Puerto Rico - from the much-loved national dish Arroz Con Gandules to scrumptious indulgent desserts, the island’s cuisine is easily capable of delighting your taste buds. You’ll discover mouth-watering snacks in lively street food stalls and fabulous fine dining fare in a myriad of gourmet restaurants.
Arroz Con Gandules is a superb rice dish, made with pork, olives and red peppers which are tossed in a sensational sofrito sauce. Mofongo is an island staple to accompany pork or chicken which features chicharrones (fried pork skin), mashed fried plantains and plenty of garlic. Quesitos consist of flaky pastry which is usually stuffed with cheese and presented in many flavours including guava, salted caramel and dulce de leche.
Puerto Rico's official drink since 1978 is Piña Colada, which consists of coconut cream, pineapple juice, white rum, plus pineapple wedges, cherries and whipped cream for toppings. It is served in bars, restaurants and roadside kiosks across the island.
Puerto Rico has a sub-tropical climate and enjoys a very pleasant climate with warm, sunny and humid days throughout most of the year, temperatures rarely falling below 18°C. The summer runs from May to October and August is the hottest month, with an average daily maximum of 29°C and an average low of 23°C.
The island's coldest month is January, with an average high of 28 °C and an average low of 21 °C. There is minimal rainfall in the summer months, with an average of 9mm of rain each month. February is the wettest month with around 22mm. Sea temperatures are great for swimming most of the year, with an average temperature of 23°C during summer and early autumn.
Puerto Rico is an island of fun, entertainment and hospitality where you’ll discover a multitude of wonderful things to see and do. Step back in time to the 15th century in the awe-inspiring walled city of San Juan, put on your hiking boots for an exciting trek in the El Yunque National Park or head to Fortaleza Street in San Juan to see the famous carpet of colourful umbrellas which floats above your head while you get down to some retail therapy in the shops. Puerto Rico is brimming with natural wonders and the major attractions on the island include San Cristóbal Canyon, La Parguera Nature Reserve in Lajas, Rio Camuy Caves in Arecibo and Gilligan's Island off the coast of Guánica. The Mosquito Bioluminescent Bay on Vieques is definitely worth visiting. This is one of only five locations in the world where you can witness the amazing phenomenon where millions of single-celled micro-organisms called dinoflagellates light up the bay at night, creating a magical luminescent blue-green glow.
Other must-see attractions on the island include the Castillo San Felipe del Morro fortress which dates back to 1539, the Ponce Museum of Art, The Arecibo Observatory, Cabo Rojo Lighthouse, Caguana Indigenous Center and Toro Verde Zip Line. The island locations of San Juan, Mayagüez, Ponce and Rincón burst into life after dark with a plethora of night clubs, beach bars and live music venues for some party action and fabulous restaurants for romantic dinners by moonlight. Popular activities on the island include hiking, snorkelling, kayaking, scuba diving, caving and rock climbing, sailing, waterskiing, buggy safaris and catamaran trips.
