Caribbean Amazon Culture - Miami to Bridgetown Cruise

Day 1 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 21 December 2024 / Depart: Sat 21 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: Mon 23 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 23 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: Tue 24 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 24 December 2024 at 17:00

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 - Roatan, Bay Islands

Arrive: Wed 25 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 25 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 6 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 7 - Puerto Limon

Arrive: Fri 27 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 27 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 8 - Colon, Panama

Arrive: Sat 28 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 28 December 2024 at 17:00

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 9 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Sun 29 December 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 29 December 2024 at 22:00

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 10 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 11 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Tue 31 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 31 December 2024 at 22:00

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 12 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Wed 01 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 01 January 2025 at 18:00

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 13 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 14 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Fri 03 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 03 January 2025 at 19:00

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 15 - Barbados

Arrive: Sat 04 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 04 January 2025 at 19:00

Discover the many beautiful aspects of this island, from its rugged Atlantic coastline to its beautiful Great Houses, cane fields, exquisite gardens and glorious beaches. See the island's spectacular underwater treasures on your own snorkeling expedition.

Day 16 - Scarborough, Trinidad

Arrive: Sun 05 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 05 January 2025 at 17:00

Explore the wonderful Buccoo Reef by glass-bottom boat and gasp at its colorful fish and coral. Enjoy the thrill of sailing on a catamaran to the sounds of calypso music and then snorkel in a beautiful bay. Discover the island and its Fort King George, famed botanical garden, market and Tobago Museum. Or take a walk through the island's tropical rainforest and see the breathtaking cascading Gold and Silver Falls.

Day 17 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 18 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 19 - Cruising the Amazon River

Day 20 - Santarem

Arrive: Thu 09 January 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 09 January 2025 at 18:00

See the bustling waterfront, the cathedral, the museum and the famed “Meeting of the Waters” at the confluence of the Tapajos and Amazon rivers. Or see the rivers converge from a boat on the way to Maica Lake, while looking for rare Amazon pink dolphins. Travel into the nearby countryside and take a walk along a fascinating Amazon jungle trail.

Day 21 - Boca De Valeira

Arrive: Fri 10 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 10 January 2025 at 16:00

Go ashore and wander on your own through this tiny settlement at the mouth of the Valeria River. Listen to the screeching of parrots and watch the riots of color they display as they take to the air. Observe Amazonian life up close.

Day 22 - Manaus

Arrive: Sat 11 January 2025 at 11:00

Visit the famed Manaus Opera House. See the old mansions and the Indian Museum, featuring artifacts that chronicle the heritage of the region’s tribes. Journey into the jungle and trek along a rainforest trail. Take a riverboat to the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the dark, clear Rio Negro and the muddy, yellow Rio Solimões join to form the mighty Amazon.

Day 23 - Manaus

Depart: Sun 12 January 2025 at 16:00

Visit the famed Manaus Opera House. See the old mansions and the Indian Museum, featuring artifacts that chronicle the heritage of the region’s tribes. Journey into the jungle and trek along a rainforest trail. Take a riverboat to the “Meeting of the Waters,” where the dark, clear Rio Negro and the muddy, yellow Rio Solimões join to form the mighty Amazon.

Day 24 - Parintins

Arrive: Mon 13 January 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 13 January 2025 at 18:00

Visit this isolated island town, steeped in Indian culture, in the middle of the Amazon River. Its stadium has become the focus of the Boi Bumba Festival, an annual event similar to Carnival. Witness an exclusive performance of this Amazonian folklore story.

Day 25 - Alter Do Chao, Brazil

Arrive: Tue 14 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 14 January 2025 at 16:00

Home to Ilha do Amor, one of the most photographed white sand islands in the entire world, Alter do Chão is a charming riverside village. Explore Lago Verde, a grand lagoon that can viewed from rented canoes, or take a boat tour along the Rio Tapajós or the Amazon. You’ll see a number of bird species and might even spot a crocodile or a sloth. Try Serra Pelada if you seek the perfect place for a short but breathtaking hike.

Day 26 - Cruising the Amazon River

Day 27 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 28 - French Guiana

Arrive: Fri 17 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 17 January 2025 at 16:00

The penal colony of Cayenne, commonly known as Devil's Island, was a French penal colony that operated in the 19th and 20th century in the Salvation Islands of French Guiana.

Day 29 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 30 - St Georges, Grenada

Arrive: Sun 19 January 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 19 January 2025 at 18:00

You can smell the cinnamon and nutmeg well before you dock in St. George’s; a tour of the spice estates on Grenada is almost mandatory. You can also take in a visit to a distillery to see how the island’s sugarcane juice is first turned into syrup and then into rum. A ferry trip to sister island Carriacou offers fantastic diving opportunities, and romantics can climb the waterfalls or just relax on the sun-kissed beaches.

Day 31 - Iles Des Saintes

Arrive: Mon 20 January 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 20 January 2025 at 19:00

Comprising eight small islands – two inhabited – Îles des Saintes is a place where you can be happy doing absolutely nothing. You’ll be tendered to Terre-de-Haut Island, where the local population numbers less than 2,000. Whether your agenda consists of seeing a specific sight like Fort Napoléon, getting active on a hike, or taking a short stroll to find a café, this laid-back locale has got you covered. Hire a boat to go scuba diving. Shop for handpainted t-shirts or posters with island themes. Or simply plant yourself in the sand and let the balmy breezes of the Caribbean carry you into a reverie.

Day 32 - Rodney Bay

Arrive: Tue 21 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 21 January 2025 at 18:00

Rodney Bay is a town and bay located in the Gros Islet District on the island of Saint Lucia. Gros Islet is one of the ten districts in the island. It can be found on the northwestern coast of the island above the Castries District, where the capital of St. Lucia is, and the former Dauphin quarter.

Day 33 - Barbados

Arrive: Wed 22 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 22 January 2025

Discover the many beautiful aspects of this island, from its rugged Atlantic coastline to its beautiful Great Houses, cane fields, exquisite gardens and glorious beaches. See the island's spectacular underwater treasures on your own snorkeling expedition.