Southbound to the Amazon - Montreal To Miami Cruise

Day 1 - Montreal

Arrive: Mon 28 October 2024 / Depart: Mon 28 October 2024 at 18:00

French-speaking, thoroughly romantic and exquisitely cultured, Montreal definitely warrants a pre- or post-cruise stay. The Old Port is a hub of entertainment, while the Museum of Fine Arts is revered for its collection of more than 30,000 objects. For a respite from the vibrant city, stroll the Montreal Botanical Garden, a draw since 1931.

Day 2 - Quebec City, Canada

Arrive: Tue 29 October 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 29 October 2024 at 18:00

Surrounded by several miles of granite walls dating back hundreds of years, Quebec City’s fabulous Old Town exudes European character, exemplified in the iconic Château Frontenac. Another architectural gem is the fascinating Musée de la Civilisation, a treasure trove of items recreating the French-speaking city’s early days.

Day 3 - Saguenay

Arrive: Wed 30 October 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 30 October 2024 at 15:00

Head to La Baie and tour the Musée du Fjord, admire the frescoes covering every nook and corner of barber and painter Arthur Villeneuve’s home, tour a goat farm or travel the Craftsman Road to see artisans in their element creating cheeses, glass-blowing and soap-making. Don’t miss a hike through Saguenay National Park, which cradles the dramatic fjord that has enchanted travelers for centuries.

Day 4 - Cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Day 5 - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Arrive: Fri 01 November 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 01 November 2024 at 18:00

Day 6 - Halifax

Arrive: Sat 02 November 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 02 November 2024 at 17:00

Founded by the British in 1749, Halifax still has a British military air about it. Every day at noon, a ceremonial gun is fired at the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress where the guides wear military uniforms. The exhibits have a more seafaring slant at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and include the nearly 100-year-old Acadia.

Day 7 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Sun 03 November 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 03 November 2024 at 20:00

Day 8 - Boston, USA

Arrive: Mon 04 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 04 November 2024 at 15:00

Boston's enormous role during the American Revolution is inescapable, and it's easy to trace by following the Freedom Trail, which links more than a dozen historic sights throughout town from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church. But don't forgo exploring Boston's appealing modern side. For a 360-degree view of the city, head for the skywalk observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower. For art, browse the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes works from Van Gogh to Egyptian sculpture. If your interests lie in the natural world, wander through the remarkable New England Aquarium or Franklin Zoo.

Day 8 - Transit the Cape Cod Canal

Day 9 - New York

Arrive: Tue 05 November 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 05 November 2024 at 19:00

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.

Day 10 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 11 - Charleston, SC, USA

Arrive: Thu 07 November 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Thu 07 November 2024 at 22:00

The Old South is captured beautifully in Charleston, which has meticulously preserved the ambiance and architecture of its antebellum past. The downtown is full of old-fashioned inns, antique shops and pristine private homes. Visit Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired, or the Charleston Museum, established in 1773 and distinguished as America’s first museum. Another signature attraction nearby is Boone Hall Plantation, one of the oldest working plantations in America.

Day 12 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 13 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 09 November 2024 at 06:00 / 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 14 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 15 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 16 - St John's, Antigua

Arrive: Tue 12 November 2024 at 12:00 / 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 17 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Wed 13 November 2024 at 07:00 / 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 18 - 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 19 - 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 20 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 21 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 22 - 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 23 - 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 24 - 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 25 - 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 26 - 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 27 - 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 28 - 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 29 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 30 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 31 - 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 32 - Roseau

Arrive: Thu 28 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 28 November 2024 at 18:00

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 33 - Philipsburg, St Maarten

Arrive: Fri 29 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 29 November 2024 at 18:00

Snorkel amidst the exotic fish and majestic coral reefs in the undersea world of Shipwreck Cove. Egrets, plovers, pelicans and herons are among the wildlife found via kayak tours of the beautiful saltwater lagoons. Discover the dazzling colors of hundreds of butterflies on the ever-popular Butterfly Farm. With a little training from local sailing professionals, you can even navigate a race on an America's Cup course onboard the world-renowned sailboat, Stars and Stripes.

Day 34 - 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 35 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 36 - 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 37 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Tue 03 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 03 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.