Adventure Travel

Top 10 Caribbean adventures


Family at the coastal village

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Erica Silverstein

    If you think luxury-cruise passengers don't have a sense of adventure, then you're out of touch with Crystal's guests. The cruise line just released the results of a recent survey that rated the best

    Crystal Adventures

    shore excursions in the Caribbean. The findings prove that adventurous souls will be right at home on a Crystal cruise—its guests' favorite trips are not for the faint of heart.

    Here are the top 10 Caribbean excursions:

    1. Witness a shark feeding from 30 feet beneath the surface in St. Maarten

    2. Parasail in Key West

    3. Learn to scuba dive in Grand Turk

    4. Kayak, snorkel, and swim with dolphins in Key West

    5. Captain a 12-foot aqua boat for snorkeling and swimming in Grand Turk

    6. Light tackle fish in the waters of Key West

    7. Race an America's Cup yacht in St. Maarten

    8. Interact with dolphins from a submerged platform in Tortola

    9. Swim with stingrays and snorkel a private reef in Grand Turk

    10. Walk the ocean floor during a helmet dive in Aruba

    If you like your luxury with a twist of adventure, you should know that the

    Crystal Serenity

    and

    Crystal Symphony

    will return to the Caribbean and Panama Canal this fall. November and December sailings range from seven to 14 days, so cruisers can easily find an itinerary that fits their schedules.

    For more information or to book a cruise, visit

    Crystal's website

    or call 888-722-0021 to speak with a Crystal-recommended travel agent.