SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT CARIBBEAN WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Go wild with mischievous monkeys and sublime turtles.
Come to the Caribbean to sip salt-rimmed cocktails on sugar-sand beaches and delight at the turquoise waves and swaying palms – and while you're here, get up close and personal with some of the world's most unique and exotic wildlife. Whether you prefer dry-land experiences like frolicking with flamingos on the beaches of Oranjestad, Aruba, or want to get wet and wild with Bahamian dolphins, you can take a walk on the wild side all throughout the Caribbean. From a short getaway to the Dominican Republic to peek at playful monkeys to a longer expedition to witness wondrous whale sharks off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, the wildlife of the Caribbean will leave a lasting impression on you.
Just because the sea is everywhere in the Caribbean doesn't mean you need to be in it. From graceful birds to playful primates, these land animals will keep you on your toes. Learn a thing or two about sunbathing from rock-basking reptiles, or try to keep pace with a flighty hummingbird. Either way, you'll experience the adventurousness of the Caribbean through the ones who know it best.
TOUCAN DO IT
Tropical birds are abundant throughout the Caribbean, so you're likely to see colourful toucans or a flock of red parrots flying over the turquoise water and white sand of the area's many beaches. You can also tour locations like the Rocklands Bird Park in Montego Bay, Jamaica, or the Adastra Zoo in Nassau, Bahamas, to find these feathered beauties.
SUNBATHE WITH IGUANAS
Iguanas love to bask on the rocks off the coast of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and they'll let you get close enough to learn something about lounging in luxury – or simply to snap a photo. Enjoy the sun and the lapping waves while relaxing with these reptiles.
MATCH WITS WITH MONKEYS
Located only an hour by car from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the aptly named Monkeyland is a great place to get up close and personal with primates. Whether you make friends with monkeys in the wild or at a primate wonderland, mind your belongings: They are curious critters that will try to snatch up your goods!
You don't necessarily have to jump in the water to see these Caribbean sea creatures and marine life, but a flick of a dolphin's tail will definitely get you soaked. Whether you're viewing turtles or sharks from the deck of a boat or from an inland wildlife centre, these aquatic animals are sure to give you a thrill.
DOLPHIN DIVE
Whether you snorkel, scuba dive or watch from a boat, you're destined to encounter dolphins at Dolphinaris in Cozumel, Mexico. Check out a charter tour adventure in Saint Maarten, where you can watch the graceful creatures through the bottom of a glass-bottomed boat.
START THE STINGRAY SHUFFLE
Reach out and feel the velvety skin of a stingray at the aptly-named 'Stingray Cities' of the Cayman Islands or Antigua. As your guide will tell you, all you need to do to befriend them is shuffle your feet around these wily underwater creatures.
TIME TO SHELL-EBRATE
If you swim with turtles, you might be amazed how fast these 'slow' land creatures seem to move under water. At Xcaret Water Park on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, where you can watch turtles hatch and slowly make their way to the sea, it's the beauty of the turtle life cycle that will amaze you.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ANIMAL IN THE CARIBBEAN
While you're feeling wild, head to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula for magical Mayan pyramid expeditions and exhilarating inland treks, or visit Big Major Cay in the Bahamas for a chance to swim nose-to-nose with pigs.
Join a Short Jungle Journey
On a quick 3-4 night island cruise from Miami or Fort Lauderdale, stay active and engaged with treks through the jungle in Falmouth or Yucatan, or satisfy your local shopping craving in George Town or Nassau. No matter where you go or how long you stay, you're bound to bump into some Caribbean critters.
Expect Paradise on an Extraordinary Expedition
Spending more days at sea also means more time to lounge on land. Longer 7-8-night cruises allow you to take in all the Caribbean has to offer, from exotic birds to playful primates – and the local rum cocktails in between. Explore Cozumel, Aruba, and San Juan and remember to stop and savour the moment.
Get in Touch with Your Wild Side
From land to sea, discover colourful critters and playful primates on a Caribbean Cruise.
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