Houston to Miami Cruise

Day 1 - Galveston

Arrive: Fri 22 December 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 22 December 2028 at 17:00

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Progreso

Arrive: Sun 24 December 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 24 December 2028 at 17:00

Progreso is a port city on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a common stop for cruise ships, which dock at its landmark long pier. An oceanfront promenade, the Malecón, is lined with beaches and thatch-roofed restaurants. The Faro de Puerto Progreso, built in 1893, is an active lighthouse. The city is a gateway to the inland Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Dzibilchaltún.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - George Town, Cayman Islands

Arrive: Tue 26 December 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 26 December 2028 at 17:00

Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands in 1503 and named them Las Tortugas, because the only inhabitants found were turtles. By 1530, they were known as the Caymanas, meaning "crocodile" in Carib. Although Sir Francis Drake visited the islands in 1568, they did not come under British rule until 1670. The Caymanians are descendants of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh seamen who settled the islands and later intermarried with Jamaican immigrants.

Day 6 - Ocho Rios

Arrive: Wed 27 December 2028 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 27 December 2028 at 18:00

Ocho Rios is a port town on the north coast of Jamaica. A former fishing village, it’s now a resort with a cruise ship harbor and a busy bay beach that’s lined with hotels. The surrounding parish of Saint Ann is home to rainforest, rivers and waterfalls. Dunn’s River Falls is a terraced, 180m mountain waterfall with lagoon pools, surrounded by trees.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Fri 29 December 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 29 December 2028 at 20:00

While the city exhibits beautiful examples of both Dutch and Spanish architecture, it is now a Dutch city, taking its name from the Dutch royal house of Orange, and became the capital Aruba in 1979. When not heading for the famed beaches, the first spot most visitors enjoy is Wilhelmina Park, a lovely tropical garden by the waterfront, great for catching the Caribbean breezes. From here, travel on to the Archaeological Museum of Aruba or the Numismatic Museum of Aruba. The first offers an historical perspective; the latter, a fascinating display of coins from over 400 countries. Fort Zoutman (1796) is the oldest example of Dutch architecture on the island. In 1867, Willem III tower was added. Not only an excellent vantage point for photos, the fort also hosts music festivals and craft fairs.

Day 9 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Sat 30 December 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 30 December 2028 at 19:00

Discover a touch of old Amsterdam transported to an island paradise. Pastel-hued buildings decorate the waterfront of this very Dutch Caribbean island. Don’t miss a visit to the colorful floating market, just a short walk from the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. A World Heritage site, the Punda district preserves hundreds of buildings as national monuments including Fort Amsterdam, the Governor’s Palace, Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, one of the first synagogue’s in the New World, and the waterfront’s colorful Penha building.

Day 10 - Bonaire

Arrive: Sun 31 December 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 31 December 2028 at 17:00

While visiting the capital of Bonaire, 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 Be sure to sample some of the island’s goat cheese, a creamy specialty, or Gouda, a revered Dutch import. Savor fresh seafood or a salad of native tropical fruits at a sun-splashed café. Pick up some local Caribbean art at one of the many galleries and head to Wilhelmina Park for handcrafted souvenirs.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - St John's, Antigua

Arrive: Tue 02 January 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 02 January 2029 at 16:00

Touting 365 beaches, most protected by coral reefs; a ring of forts; and quaint Colonial architecture, Antigua, and particularly St. John’s, is a classic example of the British Caribbean. Sites to see include St. John’s Cathedral, destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt on the same spot at least three times, the last time in 1845; and the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda, which, in addition to island history, also offers a fascinating exhibition of semiprecious stones. For a stroll in nature, make your way to Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, or the nature trail to Shirley Heights. St. John’s offers several hot spots for nightlife and live music. And be sure to stop at a local restaurant to taste the buttery “flying fish,” unique to this part of the Caribbean.

Day 13 - St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands)

Arrive: Wed 03 January 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 03 January 2029 at 17:00

St. Thomas is the gateway isle of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It's known for its beaches and snorkeling spots. Territorial capital Charlotte Amalie, founded by the Danish in the 1600s, is a busy cruise-ship port. Historic buildings include a 1679 watchtower called Blackbeard’s Castle, in reference to the area’s pirate history. On the harbor, 17th-century Fort Christian is now a local-history museum.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Miami

Arrive: Sat 06 January 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 06 January 2029