Panama Canal: Aruba & Cartagena Cruise

Day 1 - Panama City

Arrive: Sun 09 February 2025 / Depart: Sun 09 February 2025 at 17:00

Day 2 - Panama Canal

Arrive: Mon 10 February 2025 / Depart: Mon 10 February 2025

When you book an overland journey on your partial transit of the Panama Canal, you'll really travel like the jetsetters do as you sail through the Caribbean entrance of this maritime marvel. Once we arrive at Gatun Lake, booked shore excursion guests can disembark for an unforgettable adventure that not only promises beautiful scenery and wonderful photo ops, but an exciting jaunt to Colón, where guests will resume their cruise back aboard the ship. How's that for excitement? Please note, only booked shore excursion guests can disembark at Gatun Lake. But everyone is welcome to explore at our port-of-call in Colón.

Day 3 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Tue 11 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 11 February 2025 at 17:00

The old walled city of Cartagena reflects a turbulent history of conquistadors and pirates. Climb "las murallas" for an unforgettable view of the harbour. Shop for emeralds and leather goods along the cobblestone streets of this enchanting city.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Costa Maya

Arrive: Thu 13 February 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Thu 13 February 2025 at 14:00

This coastal paradise in the Yucatan features stunning beaches with soft sand and blue skies. Travel to see ancient Mayan ruins in this region rich with archaeological sites.

Day 6 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Fri 14 February 2025 at 05:00 / Depart: Fri 14 February 2025 at 15:00

Walk around this quaint harbour town and you'll think you've travelled back in time to Old Amsterdam. Admire the colourful Dutch architecture and take advantage of the excellent shopping. Relax on 17-century veranda with a drink made with the famous Curaçao liqueur.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - St. Kitts

Arrive: Sat 15 February 2025 / Depart: Sat 15 February 2025 at 16:00

Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.) Looking for a cruise to St. Kitts? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

Day 8 - Tortola

Arrive: Sun 16 February 2025 / Depart: Sun 16 February 2025

Discovered by Christopher Columbus himself in 1493, this exotic, peaceful island is home to both towering mahogany trees and white-sand beaches. The region offers a challenging hike that extends 1,780 feet up Sage Mountain. A great spot for great birdwatching and breathtaking views of Tortola and neighbouring islands.

Day 9 - Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Arrive: Mon 17 February 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 17 February 2025 at 16:30

Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high. History buff? Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, which was built in the 16th century and served as a prison under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Or head to the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Thu 20 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 20 February 2025

Miami's amazing medley of cultures and flashy urban settings makes it a scene to be seen. Visit the trendy Art Deco district of South Beach, Calle Ocho in Little Havana, the super-upscale neighbourhoods of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables and the unique ecosystem of the Everglades.