Caribbean Panorama - Miami to Miami Cruise

Day 1 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Tue 03 December 2024 at 13:00 / Depart: Tue 03 December 2024 at 18:00

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you're looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.

Day 2 - Cruising the Straits of Florida

Day 3 - Costa Maya

Arrive: Thu 05 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 05 December 2024 at 18:00

The cruise port of Costa Maya in Mexico's developing Costa Maya region is surrounded by dense jungle and turquoise waters and blessed with radiant sunshine. No wonder the ancient Maya lived nearby, building ceremonial centers like Chacchoben, where you can climb among the ruins, many of which are still being excavated. Look for raucous toucans in the trees.

Day 4 - Harvest Caye, Belize

Arrive: Fri 06 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 06 December 2024 at 19:00

Featuring an enchanting range of environments such as tropical rainforests, marshes and coral reefs, Harvest Caye offers both relaxation and adventure amid lush landscapes. This 75-acre paradise invites you to explore its incredibly biodiverse surroundings, witnessing exotic wildlife or perhaps discovering the world’s second largest coral reef. Gain insight into the region’s Mayan and Garifuna roots, discover traditional arts and traditions at the local artisans’ village or simply soak up the abundant Belizean sunshine and relax.

Day 5 - Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

Arrive: Sat 07 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 07 December 2024 at 19:00

Visit fascinating Quiriguá and its stunning Mayan stele. Take a boat ride along the Rio Dulce to Lake Izabal past riverside Mayan villages, lush tropical vegetation and Fort San Felipe. Or take a short flight to Flores for an unforgettable visit to incredible, mysterious Tikal, its soaring ancient temples rising from the jungle floor.

Day 6 - Roatan, Bay Islands

Arrive: Sun 08 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 08 December 2024 at 17:00

Luxuriate on the magnificent beaches, snorkel or dive and explore the superb shallow reefs, or discover the island's other natural wonders on a horseback ride on the beach and through a tropical forest past spectacular volcanic rocks.

Day 7 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 8 - Puerto Limon

Arrive: Tue 10 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 10 December 2024 at 17:00

Ride the aerial tram through the rainforest canopy at Braulio Carillo National Park. Take a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals or the Estero Negro estuary, the rich jungle tapestry all around, while watching for colorful birds, monkeys, iguanas, sloths, crocodiles and the legendary, iridescent Blue Morpho butterfly.

Day 9 - Colon, Panama

Arrive: Wed 11 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 11 December 2024 at 18:00

See how the Panama Canal operates with a visit to the locks. Or ride a train across the isthmus. Discover Panama's lush rainforest and its resident wildlife as you walk a forest trail or take a boat ride down a quiet river.

Day 10 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Thu 12 December 2024 at 12:00

Take a scenic drive through the residential area of Manga and admire the beautiful mansions. Explore the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fort that was once the most important military structure built in Latin America. Enjoy a boat ride to the Islas del Rosario and continue to the island of San Martín de Pajarales to visit the aquarium. Board a beautiful Spanish galleon, a replica of a 17th century sailing ship, for a cruise of the inner bay of Cartagena.

Day 11 - Cartagena, Colombia

Depart: Fri 13 December 2024 at 21:00

Take a scenic drive through the residential area of Manga and admire the beautiful mansions. Explore the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fort that was once the most important military structure built in Latin America. Enjoy a boat ride to the Islas del Rosario and continue to the island of San Martín de Pajarales to visit the aquarium. Board a beautiful Spanish galleon, a replica of a 17th century sailing ship, for a cruise of the inner bay of Cartagena.

Day 12 - Santa Marta

Arrive: Sat 14 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 14 December 2024 at 16:00

From the mangroves of Ciénaga Grande to the beaches of Tayrona National Park, Santa Marta offers a multitude of thrilling adventures. The oldest city in Colombia, it abounds with Spanish colonial charm, including one of the first basilicas built in Latin America, the Cathedral of Santa Marta. To learn of ancient history, explore the Ciudad Perdida, or “Lost City,” believed to have been founded 650 years before Machu Picchu.

Day 13 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Sun 15 December 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 15 December 2024 at 21:00

Distinguished by its colorful Dutch colonial architecture, Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, first settled in 1796. Named as a tribute to the Dutch king William of Orange, the city today attracts tourists searching for duty-free bargains and strolling around the beautiful streets.

Day 14 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Mon 16 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 16 December 2024 at 19:00

Take in the charming Dutch colonial architecture along the Willemstad harbor in this historic town that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the aquamarine waters of Curacao's numerous beaches and dive along the stunning coral reefs and hidden caverns. Hike the trails or join a safari through Christoffel National Park to observe the rare flora and fauna.

Day 15 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 16 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Wed 18 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 18 December 2024 at 16:00

Explore this lush, beautiful island and its bustling capital. Visit the historic La Toc Battery, see banana plantations, and watch silk screening at Bagshaws. Venture south to Soufriere at the base of the Piton peaks and see the unique gingerbread architecture of the marketplace. Take a bike ride through the rain forest to a lovely waterfall, kayak in the deep blue Caribbean, snorkel or dive to spectacular reefs.

Day 17 - Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy

Arrive: Thu 19 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 19 December 2024 at 18:00

Tour this beautiful island and marvel at the rugged coastline and its unspoiled, upscale atmosphere, unique in the Caribbean for its Swedish and French heritage. Enjoy the spectacular beaches and resorts, snorkel or dive in the crystalline waters, or see underwater wonders from a semi-submersible marine vessel.

Day 18 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrive: Fri 20 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 20 December 2024 at 14:00

Begin in Old San Juan, a walled enclave of hundreds of restored 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial buildings. Notice the blue-tinged cobblestone streets; they were once ballast on Spanish ships. Elsewhere, tour the medieval Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, the Museum of Art, and Casa del Libro, a repository of priceless documents.

Day 19 - Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Arrive: Sat 21 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 21 December 2024 at 16:00

Christopher Columbus dubbed the peak overlooking the town Monte de Plata due to the silvery hue of its cloud cover, but the region is actually best known for its abundant amber deposits. View ancient fossils and insects encased for millions of years in this translucent, hardened sap at the Amber Museum, stroll among vividly painted Victorian mansions and then take a cable car to the 2,600-foot summit of Pico Isabel de Torres for glorious views of the entire Amber Coast. At the superbly preserved 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, look out to sea and imagine an onslaught of pirates eager to plunder the town’s treasures. Fortunately, today you need not cannonade Puerto Plata from a frigate to access its myriad attractions.

Day 20 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 21 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Mon 23 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 23 December 2024

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you're looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.