New Year's Eastern Caribbean Cruise

7 nights roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

December 28, 2008 – January 4, 2009
Princess Cruises Crown Princess

Bring in the New Year on the Crown Princess! (7 night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean departing December 28, 2008) )

Join us as we celebrate Pied Piper Travel Eighteenth Season of organizing gay groups on the world's most luxurious cruise ships! We'll sail roundtrip from the exciting, gay-friendly port of Fort Lauderdale! During our voyage we'll visit these beautiful Caribbean islands: St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Grand Turk, and Princess Cays! All this is yours while you are pampered with gracious service, gourmet dining, and numerous venues for entertainment on one of Princess Cruises' newest and largest luxury cruise ships, the Crown Princess! And there's no better way to celebrate the New Year's than on a Princess!

This itinerary features a 7-day cruise with 5 ports of call, including Ft. Lauderdale, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, U.S. Meals and entertainment are inclusive.

Crown Princess

Crown Princess is the crown jewel of the Princess fleet. Its unique Crown Plaza is an atrium designed in the spirit of an Italian piazza where you can get a bite to eat or just relax and people-watch. Other highlights of this brand new ship include the Crown Grill, modeled after a classic steakhouse, the Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the Stars®, our poolside movie theater. .

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Seven miles of perfect beaches welcome the seagoing traveler to Ft. Lauderdale. Renowned for sun and water sports, the city also offers fine shopping along the Riverwalk and a perfect jumping-off point for a tour of the Everglades.

Take a stroll on Downtown Ft. Lauderdale's Riverwalk. It's the center for shopping, dining, arts festivals of all kinds, and a lively nightlife.

Just about any water sport imaginable is available along Ft. Lauderdale's seven miles of white sandy beaches. From waterskiing and boating to fishing and diving, it's a true water sports paradise.

Princess Cays, Bahamas

The tiny island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas is home to the private beach party hosted exclusively for Princess guests. A full day of fun in the sun offers something for every member of the family from snorkeling, kayaking, sailing and floating to lingering over drinks and a delicious barbecue.

Princess Cruises' private beach serves up a good time, including a coral reef with schools of tropical fish, a special area dedicated to children's activities, water sports equipment, relaxing music, bar facilities, and lunch!

Hit the beach and clear waters with snorkeling gear or a floating mattress. Join a basketball game or the action around the volleyball court. Check out the seaboards, aqua bikes, Hobie Cat sailboats, Sunfish sailboats, paddle wheelers, Banana Boats or transparent hull kayaks at the water sports pier. Climb the Crow's Nest Tower for panoramic views, or shop for local handicrafts.

Three bars and live music compliment lunch and the authentic Bahamian barbeque on the beach. Feast on hamburgers, chicken, bratwurst, salads, and fresh fruit. Water, tea and lemonade are available at the picnic area for no additional cost, and a full staff of drink servers is on hand to serve cocktails and soda.

St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

The French and the Dutch signed a treaty in 1648 that divided the island between them. The two sides have distinct cultural characteristics and they spell the island's name differently, but it's their differences that add to the charm of this Caribbean hideaway -- not to mention some of the most amazing cuisine in the world.

The Dutch capital of Philipsburg fills a small stretch of land. Its two main roads Front Street and Back Street bisect the city. Front Street's West Indian architecture offers duty-free shopping of imported goods and native crafts.

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

It's the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean that command attention in St. Thomas -- home to both pirates' legends and tropical fish for centuries. And there's no shortage of ways to explore the island. Choose your vessel to discover these warm waters, from kayak and catamaran to yacht, turbo-charged jet boat or breathing observation bubble.

Located on the ridge of mountains that runs the length of St. Thomas, Skyline Drive offers magnificent views of the British Virgin Islands, the city of Charlotte Amalie and the harbor.

This capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands was named after the Queen of Denmark. Excellent duty-free markets make it one of the best places in the Caribbean to shop for local handicrafts and goods from around the world.

Grand Turk

Grand Turk is the administrative and political capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands and Cockburn Town has been the seat of government since 1766. This small island is bursting with turn-of-the-century Caribbean charm.

Grand Turk is six miles long and just over a mile wide. Like the other islands, Grand Turk is blessed with miles of quiet sugary beaches and is close to several uninhabited cays just waiting to be explored. At the north point of the island, a channel to the sea gives access to North Creek, the only hurricane shelter for yachts traveling between Nassau and Puerto Rico.