Joyful Caribbbean - Miami to Miami Cruise

Day 1 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Tue 17 December 2024 / Depart: Tue 17 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 Atlantic Ocean

Day 3 - Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Arrive: Thu 19 December 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 19 December 2024 at 18:00

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 4 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrive: Fri 20 December 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 20 December 2024 at 20:00

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 5 - Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy

Arrive: Sat 21 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 21 December 2024 at 19:00

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 6 - Point-a-Pitre

Arrive: Sun 22 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 22 December 2024 at 18:00

Sometimes referred to as “Butterfly Island” because of its shape, Guadeloupe is an overseas region of France. Whether visiting the spectacular waterfalls in the jungle of Basse-Terre, taking a scenic hike to the top of La Grande Soufrière volcano or sampling local rum on a distillery tour, you will find a diverse array of activities to enjoy.

Day 7 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Mon 23 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 23 December 2024 at 17:00

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 8 - St John's, Antigua

Arrive: Tue 24 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 24 December 2024 at 15:00

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 9 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 10 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 11 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Fri 27 December 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Fri 27 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 12 - Cruising the Straits of Florida

Day 13 - Costa Maya

Arrive: Sun 29 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 29 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 14 - Harvest Caye, Belize

Arrive: Mon 30 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 30 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 15 - Roatan, Bay Islands

Arrive: Tue 31 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 31 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 16 - Cozumel

Arrive: Wed 01 January 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 01 January 2025 at 19:00

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 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Miami, Florida

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