Oceania Cruises, Southern Caribbean from Miami, December 22, 2024

Cruising from: Miami, Florida;

Departure Date: 22 December, 2024;

Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Insignia;

Duration: 14-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Miami, Port Antonio, Aruba, Curacao, Kingstown, Bridgetown, Castries, St. Kitts, San Juan, Puerto Plata, Miami;

Day 0 Miami, Florida

Miami is well known across the globe for its glitz and glamor and its beaches and sunny weather. PortMiami, formally the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, is a major seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. PortMiami delivers a tropical vacation experience like no other port in the world.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Port Antonio, Jamaica

Cruising through the Caribbean Sea can get you to Jamaica's third largest port, Port Antonio, capital of the parish of Portland, well-known for its production of bananas, coconuts, and tourism. The Ken Wright Pier in the Errol Flynn Marina primarily serves as a call port for luxury and smaller-sized cruise ships. A cruise port stopover offers visitors a wealth of opportunities for exploration, including a wide variety of waterways, woodlands, and landmarks. Peaceful river rafting on bamboo rafts through the Rio Grande Valley can be had within fifteen minutes of leaving the port. An hour from your ship, in the deep, unspoiled forests of the John Crow Mountain Range, lies Reach Falls. Its main waterfall falls down a huge rock face into a mostly shallow, clear pool where tiny fish hide in the gravel river bed. 

Day 3 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 4 Aruba, Dutch Caribbean

Aruba is one of the three ABC islands in the southern Caribbean and a popular port of call for cruise ships from Miami, Florida. Aruba, a Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela, is an extremely safe tourist paradise, filled with glistening white sand beaches and countless entertainment options. Aruba also has a unique climate, combining the Caribbean tropics with a beautiful desert landscape. The Aruba travel season from Miami, Florida, lasts all year since the weather stays consistently warm. The best way to maximize your happy memories on the One Happy Island is to spend some time researching the sights and attractions or try some adventurous activities and entertainment.

Day 5 Curacao, Dutch Caribbean

Curacao cruises put you in the center of the Southern Caribbean's action. The vibrantly colored island of Curacao, located some 37 miles north of the coast of Venezuela, is part of the ABC chain of islands, which also includes Aruba and Bonaire. Curacao has two main docking spots: the new Curacao Mega Pier (West Willemstad) and the Curacao Cruise Terminal (Mathey Wharf). Willemstad, often called the Amsterdam of the Caribbean, is the capital and main cruise port on the island of Curacao. It is like an old-world European metropolis that was dumped into the Caribbean. You can take a slow walk through the historic district and port, relax on Mambo Beach, or go to one of the city's many museums to learn about the area's rich cultural history.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Kingstown is the capital, chief port, and main commercial center of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the center of the island's agricultural industry and a port of entry for tourists. For those who are interested in yachting and sport fishing, there are many organized activities. Kingstown has a number of cultural heritage sites like the Botanical Gardens, Fort Charlotte, the House of Assembly, and St. George's Cathedral. Traditional cultural practices such as tea meetings are occasionally held, and there has been some emphasis put on dance, drama, and music festivals.

Day 8 Bridgetown, Barbados

Bridgetown, Barbados. Cruising to Buzios, Brazil. Brazil cruises.

Day 9 Castries, Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Lucia tends to be popular due to its tropical weather and scenery and its numerous beaches and resorts. Other tourist attractions include a drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs, the Botanical Gardens, the majestic twin peaks, "The  a world heritage site, the rain forests, several options for boat trips, zip lining, and Pigeon Island National Park, which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base. Together with Caribbean music genres, Saint Lucia has a strong indigenous folk music tradition, and a popular folk dance is the Kwadril.

Day 10 St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and the neighboring island of Nevis constitute one country, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts has an irresistible collection of attractions, and it is easy to engage with the island through a host of activities. Port Zante is where cruise ship passengers arrive in Basseterre to be greeted by streets full of colorful modern shops selling souvenirs and duty-free goods.

Day 11 San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is the capital and largest city in the northeast of the island of Puerto Rico. It has a vibrant nightlife, many casinos and bars, and is close to some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Rico. Prepare to be captivated by the natural enchantment of Puerto Rico, its vibrant culture, and old-world elegance.

Day 12 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is the ninth-largest city in the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. Puerto Plata's main attraction offers a day of hiking through thick forest, crossing footbridges, and passing numerous plants before reaching a rocky hilltop and making their way down by jumping or sliding down a series of waterfalls.

Day 13 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 14 Miami, Florida

Miami is well known across the globe for its glitz and glamor and its beaches and sunny weather. PortMiami, formally the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, is a major seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. PortMiami delivers a tropical vacation experience like no other port in the world.