Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Funchal (Madeira) – Philipsburg (St. Maarten) – St. John’s (Antigua) – Roseau (Dominica) – Kingstown (St. Vincent & Grenadines) – St. George’s (Grenada) – Trinidad – Kralendijk (Bonaire) – Willemstad (Curaçao) – Cartagena (Colombia) – Colon – Panama Canal (Partial Transit) – Puerto Limon – Roatan Island – Puerto Costa Maya – George Town (Grand Cayman) – Cozumel – Progreso – Galveston (Overnight onboard) – New Orleans (Overnight onboard) – Miami – Orlando (Port Canaveral) – Freeport – Grand Turk – Amber Cove – Ocho Rios – Montego Bay – Tortola – St. Kitts – Guadeloupe – Martinique – Castries (St. Lucia) – Tobago – Bridgetown (Barbados) – Praia da Vitoria – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Funchal (Madeira): Funchal rises from the sea into steep green hills. Visit the old town, ride the cable car to Monte, or explore the island’s gardens and viewpoints. It is a good first taste of Atlantic island scenery before the longer crossing.
- Philipsburg (St. Maarten): Philipsburg has beaches, duty-free shops and a waterfront made for a slow walk. Spend time on Great Bay Beach, browse Front Street, or head out to see more of the island. It gives a lively Caribbean welcome with easy access from the ship.
- St. John’s (Antigua): St. John’s is Antigua’s colourful capital and the gateway to beaches, harbours and island viewpoints. Visit the market, see Nelson’s Dockyard, or take a coastal trip for clear water and soft sand. It works well for a relaxed day ashore with plenty close at hand.
- Roseau (Dominica): Roseau is a small capital with rainforest, rivers and volcanic landscapes nearby. Explore the botanical gardens, visit Trafalgar Falls, or take a tour of the island’s interior. It suits passengers who prefer nature, greenery and a less polished Caribbean feel.
- Kingstown (St. Vincent & Grenadines): Kingstown has busy streets, colonial buildings and a deep island setting. Visit the botanical gardens, see Fort Charlotte, or take a coastal drive for views across St. Vincent. It offers a grounded look at the southern Caribbean away from the usual resort feel.
- St. George’s (Grenada): St. George’s curves around one of the Caribbean’s most attractive harbours. Explore the market, visit Fort George, or head to Grand Anse Beach for clear water and a long sweep of sand. The island’s spice heritage adds colour to a day ashore.
- Trinidad: Trinidad is known for its culture, music and mix of city life, coast and rainforest. Tours may include Port of Spain, the Caroni Bird Sanctuary or island viewpoints. It gives the itinerary a larger, busier Caribbean stop with a strong local character.
- Kralendijk (Bonaire): Kralendijk is a small, easy-going port known for clear water and excellent marine life. Snorkel from the shore, visit the salt flats, or wander the pastel streets near the waterfront. It is especially rewarding for anyone who enjoys the sea at a quieter pace.
- Willemstad (Curaçao): Willemstad is known for its Dutch Caribbean architecture and colourful harbourfront. Cross the Queen Emma Bridge, explore Punda and Otrobanda, or visit nearby beaches and coves. It is one of the most distinctive city stops in the southern Caribbean.
- Cartagena (Colombia): Cartagena has old city walls, balconies, plazas and a strong sense of history. Walk the walled centre, visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle, or enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere around the old town. It is one of the route’s richest cultural stops.
- Colon: Colon sits at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. Excursions often focus on canal locks, Panama City or rainforest visits. It matters less for its city centre and more for access to one of the world’s great engineering routes.
- Panama Canal (Partial Transit): The partial transit gives passengers a close look at the Panama Canal’s locks and waterways. Watch the ship move through the canal system, see the scale of the gates and take in the surrounding tropical landscape. It is a memorable sea-day experience without leaving the ship.
- Puerto Limon: Puerto Limon is Costa Rica’s Caribbean port, with rainforest and wildlife within reach. Take a canal boat trip, visit a rescue centre, or explore plantations and coastal scenery. It is a strong stop for wildlife, greenery and slower natural encounters.
- Roatan Island: Roatan Island is known for beaches, coral reefs and clear water. Snorkelling, diving and beach transfers are popular, with West Bay often a favourite choice. It gives the itinerary a relaxed, Honduran-island-day centred on the sea.
- Puerto Costa Maya: Puerto Costa Maya offers access to beaches, Mayan sites and the southern Mexican coast. Visit nearby ruins, relax by the water, or browse the port area. It is a useful stop for mixing history with an easy beach day.
- George Town (Grand Cayman): George Town is known for clear seas, coral reefs and excursions to Stingray City. Walk the waterfront, visit Seven Mile Beach, or take a boat trip across the shallow sandbars. It is one of the Caribbean’s classic water-based ports.
- Cozumel: Cozumel is a Mexican island with beaches, reefs and access to Mayan heritage. Snorkel, visit island beach clubs, or take a longer trip to mainland sites if time allows. It suits both relaxed beach days and more active excursions.
- Progreso: Progreso sits on Mexico’s Yucatán coast and is a gateway to Mayan sites and colonial Mérida. Visit ruins such as Uxmal, explore local markets, or enjoy the seafront. It adds a strong cultural stop in Mexico beyond the beach.
- Galveston (Overnight onboard): Galveston has a historic waterfront, beaches and old district architecture. Walk The Strand, visit local museums, or use the overnight stay for a slower look at the city. The extra time ashore helps make this more than a standard port call.
- New Orleans (Overnight onboard): New Orleans is known for music, food, French Quarter streets and Mississippi River history. Explore Jackson Square, listen to live jazz, or try Creole and Cajun dishes during the overnight stay. The longer call gives time to experience the city both after dark and by day.
- Miami: Miami brings beaches, Art Deco buildings and a strong Latin American influence. Visit South Beach, explore Little Havana, or take a waterfront tour. It gives the itinerary a bright, urban Florida stop with plenty of choices.
- Orlando (Port Canaveral): Port Canaveral is the cruise gateway for Florida’s Space Coast and Orlando. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, head to nearby beaches, or take a longer excursion inland. It is a practical port for major attractions rather than a traditional city call.
- Freeport: Freeport offers beaches, shopping and nature areas on Grand Bahama. Visit Lucaya, relax by the sea, or explore nearby parks and waterways. It is a simple Bahamian stop with easy-going options ashore.
- Grand Turk: Grand Turk is known for clear water, beaches and low-key island character. Visit the cruise centre beach, explore Cockburn Town, or snorkel close to shore. It is a light, relaxed stop well suited to a slower day.
- Amber Cove: Amber Cove is a purpose-built cruise port on the Dominican Republic’s north coast. Use it for poolside time, coastal tours, waterfalls, or trips towards Puerto Plata. It offers an easy base for both relaxation and inland excursions.
- Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios is a Jamaican port with waterfalls, beaches and rainforest excursions nearby. Visit Dunn’s River Falls, take a river tubing trip, or explore local gardens. It is one of the route’s more active Caribbean calls.
- Montego Bay: Montego Bay combines beaches, resorts and access to Jamaican culture and history. Relax on the coast, visit a plantation house, or explore local food and music on a guided tour. It gives a second Jamaican perspective with a more open resort feel.
- Tortola: Tortola has green hills, sheltered bays and ferry links to nearby islands. Visit Cane Garden Bay, take a boat trip, or head to Virgin Gorda for The Baths if available. It is a scenic stop with strong appeal for beach and island-hopping excursions.
- St. Kitts: St. Kitts has old sugar estates, mountain views and a scenic railway. Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress, take an island drive, or relax at a beach near Frigate Bay. It combines Caribbean scenery with clear colonial history.
- Guadeloupe: Guadeloupe blends French Caribbean culture with beaches, markets and lush island scenery. Explore Pointe-à-Pitre, visit gardens and waterfalls, or head to the coast. It adds a different language, flavour and rhythm to the Caribbean section.
- Martinique: Martinique has French island culture, volcanic scenery and attractive coastal towns. Visit Fort-de-France, explore botanical gardens, or take a tour towards Mount Pelée. It offers a refined Caribbean stop with a strong local identity.
- Castries (St. Lucia): Castries is the gateway to St. Lucia’s peaks, bays and rainforest scenery. Visit the Pitons, take a coastal cruise, or explore markets and viewpoints near the capital. It is one of the most scenic island calls on the route.
- Tobago: Tobago is quieter than many Caribbean islands, with beaches, forest reserves and small coastal communities. Visit Pigeon Point, take a glass-bottom boat trip, or explore the island’s green interior. It suits a slower, nature-led day ashore.
- Bridgetown (Barbados): Bridgetown offers beaches, historic buildings and easy access to island tours. Visit Carlisle Bay, explore the capital’s colonial sites, or take a rum distillery tour. It is a familiar and well-rounded Caribbean port with plenty of choice.
- Praia da Vitoria: Praia da Vitoria is a coastal town in the Azores with a sheltered bay and volcanic island scenery nearby. Walk the seafront, visit viewpoints, or take a tour across Terceira. It gives the return crossing a quieter Atlantic island stop before Southampton.
Return to Southampton