Jewel of the Sea is one of Royal Caribbean’s newest ships.  It offers the ultimate “at Sea” experience by combining speed, comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and an exceptional staff. Committed to serving your every whim.

Visit their website at www.royalcaribbean.com

Observe exotic birds and wild life while experiencing all the fun and relaxation of cruising. 

With the help of local environmental organizations, Carefree Birding will arrange birding field trips at each port of call.

100% of the money collected for the shore excursions will go to those local groups. 

Visit their web site www.carefreebirding.com

Board Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Sea in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and depart for the
Caribbean.

Cruising with all the fun a cruise can offer.  Rail birdwatching.

Cruising. Preview of port of call and birds of the area and rail watching.

The historic Dutch capital of this picturesque island.  Dutch influence combines multicolored houses with beautiful carved doors.  The charm of the city compliments the beauty of this Caribbean Island where the Dutch and indigenous culture have merged to give Aruba a unique atmosphere.  The most common bird in Aruba is the Bananaquit.  Other birds we may see on the shore excursion are Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Caribbean Parakeet, and White-cheeked Pintail.

Cobbled streets, balconies with blooming bougainvillea and pastel plazas make
Cartagena one of Latin America’s most photographic cities.  Founded in 1533, this Spanish Colonial city is steeped in history.  Its location made it popular port for plunderers and pirates.  Today this city is a delightful mix of old and new.  Shore excursion will be looking for Northern Screamer, Cocoi Heron, White-necked Puffbird, Yellow-hooded Blackbird and Great Kiskadee.

Cruising with preview of ports of calls and birds that maybe seen and rail watch...

Colon is located on Panama’s central Caribbean coast.  Panama is considered by many birders as one of the most exciting and unique locations in the world. Panama’s position, as the link between Central and South America places  it at the south most edge of the range of  many species  and the north most range of many others.  The shore excursion will be provided by local birding guides.  Birds we may see on the shore excursion are Green Honey Creeper, Slaty-tailed Trogon, Sapphire-throated Hummingbird, and Red-crown Woodpecker.

Columbus discovered this land on his fourth voyage to the Americas and named it Costa Rica, or rich coast.  Puerto Limon has rich flora and fauna overflowing with natural wonders-towering mountains, magnificent rain forest containing orchids and over 800 species of birds.  The shore excursion will be provided by a local birding guide at Cedar Valley Ranch which is located in the water shed of the Banano River.  This ranch of 150 hectares is dedicated to preserving the tropical rainforest.  Birds that maybe seen on the shore excursion are Keel-billed Toucan, Amazon and Green Kingfisher, Black-chested Jay and Passerini’s Tanager.

Cruising and preview of next port of call and birding opportunities and rail watching.

George Town, Grand Cayman Grand Cayman is one of a group of three
magnificent tropical islands also discovered by Columbus.  The Cayman Islands have a National Trust whose mission is “to preserve natural environments for present and future generations.”   Two National Trust properties excellent for birdwatching are Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and the Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary.  This shore excursion will be provided by the National Trust and could include Zenaida Dove, Cuban Parrot, West Indian Woodpecker and Cuban Bullfinch.

Cruising and farewell dinner.

Cruise ends in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida