Oceania Cruises, Southern Caribbean from Miami, December 21, 2024

Cruising from: Miami, Florida;

Departure Date: 21 December, 2024;

Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Sirena;

Duration: 14-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Miami, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Cartagena, Curacao, Aruba, Castries, Bridgetown;

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 Costa Maya, Mexico

Puerto Costa Maya, located on a peninsula along Mexico's Caribbean coast, is a regular port of call on Western Caribbean itineraries. Costa Maya includes two small villages: Mahahual and Xcalak. From beach breaks, snorkeling, Mayan ruins, exploring nearby beaches, ATV rides on the beach, and reef fishing, Costa Maya has it all.

Day 3 Harvest Caye, Belize

Harvest Caye is a private island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, located in southern Belize. The caye features wildlife exhibitions, including a blue morpho butterfly house. Harvest Caye features a lot of activities like relaxing at the swimming pool area, the beach, and the lagoon. Or having fun at a kid's splash pad or the Landshark Bar and Grill.

Day 4 Roatan, Honduras

The beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands, which are a part of Honduras. Roatan has become an important cruise ship, scuba diving, and eco-tourism destination in Honduras. Roatan offers a variety of white-sand beaches, tropical resorts, and even a world-class designer golf course, The Black Pearl.

Day 5 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 6 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Puerto Limon is the biggest city on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast and the capital of Limon Province. A significant landmark of Limon is Parque Vargas, a waterfront park bordered by the sea wall. The port city has one notable museum, the Museo Etnohistorico de Limon, with cultural and historical exhibits relating to the local area. There is also the central market, full of souvenirs and local crafts. Puerto Limon is a good base for adventurous urban explorers.

Day 7 Colon, Panama

Cristobal is a port town and county in Colon District, Colon Province, Panama. It is located on the western edge of Manzanillo Island, on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. Cristobal area landmarks like the Hotel Washington, Christ Church by the Sea, and St. Mary's Academy's Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal are very well preserved and may be of interest to visitors.

Day 8 Cartagena, Colombia

Originally called "Cartagena de Indias," Cartagena is one of the oldest cities in Colombia and an important port for the country. The port is a frequent stop for cruise ships in the southern Caribbean, especially those making the transit through the Panama Canal. What makes Cartagena so amazing is the sum of its many wonderful parts: its colonial, republican, and modern architecture; the allure of its lively nightlife; its cultural festivals; its exuberant landscapes; its magnificent beaches; its outstanding gastronomic offerings; and its significant hotel and tourism infrastructure. The city is like a colonial treasure trove available to the public, but it has much more to offer than just history and culture. The Old Town of Cartagena is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and it is a labyrinth of cobbled streets, balconies draped with bougainvillea, and massive churches whose shadows fall across plazas of lush vegetation.

Day 9 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 10 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 11 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 12 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 13 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 14 Bridgetown, Barbados

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