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Taking a cruise through the Eastern Caribbean is all about adventure and high-octane offshore experiences to keep busy–cruises aren\u2019t just for relaxation! But what if you, or your crew, are new to adventurous activities?<\/span><\/p>\n If the Eastern Caribbean is your first taste of adventure travel, here\u2019s how to get started, making the most of the unique opportunities in every port.<\/span><\/p>\n 1. Where to Find Adventure in Grand Turk<\/strong><\/p>\n Swim in the Insanely Blue Waters of Grand Turk<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Over 600 miles from Miami in the southeast of the Bahamas, lies the 300 islands of Turks and Caicos. The main island, <\/span>Grand Turk<\/span><\/a>, is surrounded by one of the world\u2019s most stunning coastlines, featuring white sands, azure waters and its very own coral reef. It\u2019s an ideal place for aspiring deep-sea swimmers and snorkelers to get started\u2014you\u2019ll find plenty of options.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready to go deeper, there are plenty of experienced dive operators, including <\/span>all-inclusive packages<\/span><\/a> for experienced divers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Paddle into The Living Heart of The Island There are no certification requirements for kayaking, and even at a leisurely pace it\u2019s still a significant upper body workout, especially on <\/span>tours like this<\/span><\/a> where you\u2019ll be paddling along for a couple of hours.<\/span><\/p>\n 2. Adventure Activities in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/strong><\/p>\n Surf San Juan\u2019s Atlantic Waves<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The northern edge of San Juan contains the old colonial city center and sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean\u2014so it\u2019s a great place to grab a board and dive into the waves.If you\u2019ve never surfed before, getting started is simple: you paddle out on a longboard, wait for a big wave, stand up\u2014and then you fall off.<\/span><\/p>\n Now repeat this a dozen times, or until your body learns to balance. Even just attempting to surf is fun, and it can keep you busy all day. Surfing lessons are a <\/span>popular shore excursion <\/span><\/a>\u2014and you\u2019ll also find local surf schools at local beaches lining the coast from Old San Juan.<\/span><\/p>\n Walk Around Old San Juan In Record Time\u2026If Your Legs Can Take It<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n If riding the Atlantic seems too tough, try walking\u2014with an adventurous twist. 3. Where to Go for Adventure in St. Maarten<\/strong><\/p>\n In country-hopping terms, the world\u2019s smallest nationally divided island is a winner with the French Saint-Martin to the north and the Dutch Sint Maarten to the south, which boasts some truly unique, adventurous, (and nerve wracking) activities.<\/span><\/p>\n Stand beneath landing planes on Maho Beach<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n There\u2019s no airport in the world like Princess Juliana International; the main runway starts less than a hundred feet beyond Maho Beach. When the planes fly over, they\u2019re just seconds from touchdown, and less than 100 feet high so you\u2019ll feel like you can touch them!<\/span><\/p>\n But takeoff is a rush too\u2014the hot air from the aircraft\u2019s jet engines blasts up to 120 miles per hour; you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ll be blown out to sea! It\u2019s pretty easy to catch a takeoff or landing but local bars often display airline timetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ride the Steepest Zip-Line in the World<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Zip-lining is all about adrenaline, so get yours pumping with the steepest, most thrilling zip-line in the world. There\u2019s a brand-new chairlift called the Sky Explorer that takes you all the way up Sentry Hill to the highest point on the island. From there, all you have to do is swallow your fear and get onto the <\/span>Flying Dutchman zip-line<\/span><\/a>, which plunges at a world-record 42-degree angle towards the forest below. You\u2019ll cover half a mile descending more than 1,000 feet at speeds of up to 55 miles an hour. Shrieking allowed.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Catamaran](\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jeremy1.jpg\")
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\n<\/span><\/i>This is the next best thing to getting in the water\u2014particularly in a glass-bottom kayak allowing you to see everything down there. Kayaking tours usually head to the fertile mangroves, because that\u2019s where the most dazzling wildlife flits from branch to branch or darts under your kayak in a flash of colors.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Car](\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jeremy2.jpg\")
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\nA brisk walk round Old San Juan requires a good pair of legs. A complete lap of the old city takes at least three hours, without factoring in stops for sightseeing and refreshments. <\/span>This tour<\/span><\/a> of the ancient fortresses of the old city is rated \u201cDifficult\u201d for a reason\u2014the 500-year-old cobblestones, uneven surfaces and occasionally treacherous steps. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"Plane](\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jeremy3.jpg\")
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