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Friday, December 20, 2024 |
Miami, USA |
Embark |
4:00 PM |
Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA
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Saturday, December 21, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, December 22, 2024 |
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Puerto Plata is a vibrant city located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, renowned for its stunning beaches, fascinating history, and rich cultural heritage. Visitors to Puerto Plata can expect to be captivated by the city's charming blend of old-world colonial architecture and modern Caribbean flair. One of the main attractions in Puerto Plata is its breathtaking beaches. Read more about Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Monday, December 23, 2024 |
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Punta Cana, the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, abutting the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, is a region known for its 32km stretch of beaches and clear waters. The Bávaro area and Punta Cana combine to form what is known as La Costa del Coco, or the Coconut Coast. It is popular for zip-lining, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. Read more about Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba |
7:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
In the southern Caribbean, Oranjestad is the capital of the small island of Aruba, and an island territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is an attractive and historic harbour town just 27 km north of Venezuela. It can be divided into Upper and Lower Towns. Read more about Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba
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Thursday, December 26, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Friday, December 27, 2024 |
Bridgetown, Barbados |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
The city of Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the island country of Barbados, a major tourist destination in the West Indies. The city has numerous attractions, landmarks, monuments, museums, and art galleries of an international standard. It is also a starting point for visiting many other popular cities on the island. Read more about Bridgetown, Barbados
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Saturday, December 28, 2024 |
St John's, Antigua and Barbuda |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
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Sunday, December 29, 2024 |
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Basseterre is located on the SW coast of St Kitts Island in the Leeward Islands group, and is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. Subsequently, it is very well known for its variety of architectural styles and fascinating buildings, set against dense tropical forests and a huge dormant volcano. The domed colonial Treasury Building, or customs house, is a reminder of the value of these islands as sugar colonies. Read more about Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Monday, December 30, 2024 |
Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.) |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Charlotte Amalie is the capital and largest city of the US Virgin Islands, located on the island of Saint Thomas. It is famous as a deep-water harbor that was once a haven for pirates. Indeed, Blackbeard's Castle, named after the notorious pirate of the same name, is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Read more about Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
San Juan, the capital and most populous city of Puerto Rico, is the oldest city on US territory. It is the Caribbean commercial hub, best known for its beautifully restored historic district of Old San Juan. It is situated on a rocky peninsula girded by thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Read more about San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, January 2, 2025 |
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas |
9:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Great Stirrup Cay is a small island that is part of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas, about 90 km NNW of the capital Nassau. The narrow island stretches E-W in a 3km arc. (A smaller island to its west, Coco Cay, is a resort for Royal Caribbean guests.) Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the island from Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into the cruise industry’s first private island for their passengers. Read more about Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
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Friday, January 3, 2025 |
Miami, USA |
7:00 AM |
Disembark |
Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA
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