• The port city of Antigua has over 20 beaches.antigua caribbean beach image by Andrew Howard from Fotolia.com
  
  Antigua is the largest British Leeward Island in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is a tropical destination with a world-class cricket stadium, golf and day excursions like zip lining and Jeep safaris. Water sports are plenteous, including snorkeling, sailing and wind surfing. Many cruise lines offer these shore excursions while in port in Antigua. Major cruise lines sailing to the Caribbean, including the port of Antigua, offer great trips at bargain prices.
  
  

Caribbean Princess

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  Princess Cruise's Caribbean Princess offers round trip, seven-day sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This trip features five ports-of-call, including Antigua. With a passenger capacity of over 3,000, the ship was built in 2004 and fully refurbished in 2009. This ship has outdoor activities, including four pools, a spa and fitness center, a putting green and golf simulator, sports courts and movies under the stars. Inside, they feature multiple dining rooms, an adults-only area called the Sanctuary, an art gallery, a show lounge and ten different bars and nightclubs. Prices as of spring 2010, begin at $499 per person ($71.20 per day), based on double occupancy for an inside cabin. Ocean view obstructed cabins start at $549. ($78.40 per day).
  
  Princess Tours
  1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237)
  princess.com
  
  

Carnival Freedom

• A fully stocked bar awaits cruise passengers.cruise ship bartender image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.com
  
  Carnival's Freedom cruise ship offers eastern Caribbean, round-trip, eight-day sailings from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This trip also features five port stops, including Antigua. The ship was built in 2007, with a passenger capacity of 3,700. This ship is a floating resort complete with water slides, giant LCD TV viewing on the lido deck and a lounge with a revolving performance turntable. Passengers can dine in one of the many specialty restaurants, including a sushi bar, or relax in one of the 22 bars and lounges. Prices (as of spring 2010) begin at $489 per person ($69.80 per day) based on double occupancy for an inside cabin. Ocean view obstructed cabins start at $619. ($88.42 per day).
  
  Carnival Cruises
  1-888-CARNIVAL (888-227-6482)
  carnival.com
  
  

Celebrity Summit

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  Celebrity cruise lines ship the Summit offers round trip, seven day sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This trip also features five port stops including Antigua. The ship was built in 2001 and refurbished in 2008, with a passenger capacity of over 1,900. This five star cruise ship offers a vacation featuring gourmet dining. Many of the dishes are prepared table side in the main dining rooms. A waterfall pool and The Conservatory, a floral garden at sea. Prices as of spring 2010, begin at $499 per person ($71.20 per day) based on double occupancy for an inside cabin. Ocean view obstructed cabins start at $599. ($85.57 per day).
  
  Celebrity Cruises
  1-800-647-2251
  celebritycruises.com