Amazonian & Tropical Song - Miami to Miami Cruise

Day 1 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 09 November 2024 at 13:00 / Depart: Sat 09 November 2024 at 17:00

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 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 3 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 4 - St John's, Antigua

Arrive: Tue 12 November 2024 / Depart: Tue 12 November 2024 at 20:00

Take a scenic drive, enjoy panoramic island views and visit famed Nelson’s Dockyard. Go deep-sea fishing or off road to interesting seaside villages and see the fragile mangrove ecosystem. Play golf, enjoy snorkeling and sea kayaking, or just spend the day relaxing on a fabulous white sand beach.

Day 5 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Wed 13 November 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 13 November 2024 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 6 - St Georges, Grenada

Arrive: Thu 14 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 14 November 2024 at 21:00

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 7 - Port of Spain

Arrive: Fri 15 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 15 November 2024 at 16:00

Wander through the bustling streets of this cosmopolitan city, enjoy the vibrant ambiance; this is, after all, the birthplace of Calypso. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens or hike into the rain forest at Maraca Bay for stunning views and waterfalls.

Day 8 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 9 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 10 - Macapa

Arrive: Mon 18 November 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 18 November 2024 at 11:00

Macapá is a city in Brazil with a population of 493,634. It is the capital of Amapá state in the country's North Region. It is located on the northern channel of the Amazon River near its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is on a small plateau on the Amazon in the southeast of the state of Amapá.

Day 11 - Santarem

Arrive: Tue 19 November 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 19 November 2024 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 12 - Boca De Valeira

Arrive: Wed 20 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 20 November 2024 at 15:00

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 13 - Manaus

Arrive: Thu 21 November 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 21 November 2024 at 17:00

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 14 - Parintins

Arrive: Fri 22 November 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 22 November 2024 at 19:00

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 15 - Alter Do Chao, Brazil

Arrive: Sat 23 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 23 November 2024 at 15:00

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 16 - Macapa

Arrive: Sun 24 November 2024 at 13:00 / Depart: Sun 24 November 2024 at 14:00

Macapá is a city in Brazil with a population of 493,634. It is the capital of Amapá state in the country's North Region. It is located on the northern channel of the Amazon River near its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is on a small plateau on the Amazon in the southeast of the state of Amapá.

Day 17 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 18 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 19 - Barbados

Arrive: Wed 27 November 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 27 November 2024 at 18:00

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 20 - Roseau

Arrive: Thu 28 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 28 November 2024 at 16:00

Experience the natural wonders of this lush, unspoiled island, from the beautiful Emerald Pool and dense rainforest to spectacular vistas and rare plants and birds. Spend some time snorkeling or try ocean kayaking. Take an aerial tram through the tree canopy near Boiling Lake. Or go on a search for whales and dolphins.

Day 21 - Jost Van Dyke

Arrive: Fri 29 November 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 29 November 2024 at 19:00

Day 22 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrive: Sat 30 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 30 November 2024 at 13:00

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 23 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 23 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 24 - Great Stirrup Cay

Arrive: Mon 02 December 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 02 December 2024 at 19:00

At this 250-acre paradise in the Berry Islands chain, you can dance to a local band in front of the bandstand or relax in a private beachfront cabana. Hike along a trail to the old lighthouse or splash around the Aqua Park. Go swimming, snorkeling or kayaking. Play a rousing game of volleyball with your shipmates.

Day 25 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Tue 03 December 2024 at 06:00 / 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 26 - Cruising the Straits of Florida

Day 27 - Costa Maya

Arrive: Thu 05 December 2024 at 08:00 / 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 28 - 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 29 - 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 30 - 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 31 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - 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 35 - 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 36 - 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 37 - 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 38 - 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 39 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 40 - 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 41 - 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 42 - 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 43 - 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 44 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 45 - 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.