Panama Canal Discovery - Miami to Miami Cruise

Day 1 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 08 February 2025 / Depart: Sat 08 February 2025 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 - Cozumel

Arrive: Mon 10 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 10 February 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy a day snorkeling, diving to fabulous reefs, exploring the jungle with an ATV, relaxing beside the pool at a beach club, strolling a vast beach and visiting an ancient Mayan temple

Day 4 - Costa Maya

Arrive: Tue 11 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 11 February 2025 at 17:00

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 5 - Harvest Caye, Belize

Arrive: Wed 12 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 12 February 2025 at 16:00

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 6 - Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

Arrive: Thu 13 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 13 February 2025 at 21:00

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 7 - Roatan, Bay Islands

Arrive: Fri 14 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 14 February 2025 at 18:00

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 8 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 9 - Puerto Limon

Arrive: Sun 16 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 16 February 2025 at 16:00

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 10 - Panama Canal Transit, Panama

Day 10 - Panama City

Arrive: Mon 17 February 2025 at 20:00

You probably can’t think of Panama City without conjuring images of the Panama Canal. But nearly 400 years before the Panama Canal opened its locks, Panama City was making its mark. From the vestiges of the original settlement to the modern skyscrapers, experience the history and culture of one of the Pacific Coast’s oldest continuously inhabited European settlements. After exploring the bustling local markets in search of fresh fish or artisan handicrafts, admire the restored Spanish Colonial architecture in Casco Viejo. Or you can head to the Miraflores Locks and watch one of the modern world’s most heroic feats of engineering in action.

Day 11 - Panama City

You probably can’t think of Panama City without conjuring images of the Panama Canal. But nearly 400 years before the Panama Canal opened its locks, Panama City was making its mark. From the vestiges of the original settlement to the modern skyscrapers, experience the history and culture of one of the Pacific Coast’s oldest continuously inhabited European settlements. After exploring the bustling local markets in search of fresh fish or artisan handicrafts, admire the restored Spanish Colonial architecture in Casco Viejo. Or you can head to the Miraflores Locks and watch one of the modern world’s most heroic feats of engineering in action.

Day 12 - Panama City

Depart: Wed 19 February 2025 at 04:00

You probably can’t think of Panama City without conjuring images of the Panama Canal. But nearly 400 years before the Panama Canal opened its locks, Panama City was making its mark. From the vestiges of the original settlement to the modern skyscrapers, experience the history and culture of one of the Pacific Coast’s oldest continuously inhabited European settlements. After exploring the bustling local markets in search of fresh fish or artisan handicrafts, admire the restored Spanish Colonial architecture in Casco Viejo. Or you can head to the Miraflores Locks and watch one of the modern world’s most heroic feats of engineering in action.

Day 12 - Panama Canal Transit, Panama

Day 13 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Thu 20 February 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Thu 20 February 2025 at 20:00

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 14 - Santa Marta

Arrive: Fri 21 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 21 February 2025 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 15 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Sat 22 February 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Sat 22 February 2025 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 16 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Sun 23 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 23 February 2025 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 17 - Bonaire

Arrive: Mon 24 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 24 February 2025 at 16:00

Go for a hike in Washington-Slagbaai National Park and look for birds, lizards and iguanas. Snorkel in the sapphire seas surrounded by a rainbow of tropical fish. Visit a butterfly garden, go sea kayaking through mangroves, see the famed saltwater lake Gotomeer, watch the fishing boats along the Playa Pabou waterfront, or enjoy a quiet moment on Pink Beach or at the Lourdes Grotto.

Day 18 - Cruising the Caribbean Sea

Day 19 - Port Antonio

Arrive: Wed 26 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 26 February 2025 at 17:00

For centuries, Jamaica has welcomed settlers from all around the world. This small island has played host to the Amerindians who discovered it, to Europeans who fought to own it, to Africans forced to call it home and to Asians, Indians and Middle Easterners searching for a better life. Each group carried with it a story and tradition, throwing everything into Jamaica's melting pot. After centuries of brewing, all have blended together to give the island its rich history and heritage – an international smorgasbord of legends, cultures and customs, all displayed against the background of Jamaica's beautiful mountains and valleys.

Day 20 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 21 - Nassau

Arrive: Fri 28 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 28 February 2025 at 17:00

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and has been the centerpiece of this island nation since the days of Blackbeard. The history has been wonderfully preserved in stately cathedrals and in Victorian mansions displaying elegant, noble architecture.

Day 22 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 01 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 01 March 2025

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.