Itinerary

United States 7D ( Florida, Us - Georgetown, Cayman Islands - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us )

Day 01 : Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

DEPARTS 3:00 pm

"Shimmering blue waters, swaying palm trees and soft ocean breezes greet you in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where you'll find yourself somewhere between laid-back island time and the fast pace of a thriving city. In this sun-filled, year-round beach town, pristine beaches are the main attraction, shorts and flip-flops are the daily uniform, and yachts are often the preferred form of transportation. It's a place where you can do as much, or as little, as you desire. Because of its many canals and waterways, Ft. Lauderdale is sometimes called the Venice of America. It's home to the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the largest in-water boat shows in the world. Visitors can easily get a taste of the area's nautical lifestyle by cruising the Intracoastal Waterway on an old-fashioned paddle wheeler. Other options include hopping aboard one of the popular water taxis or Venetian gondolas that glide down the historic New River, which flows right through town.

Day 02 : Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

ARRIVES 8:00 am   DEPARTS 3:00 pm

"If you've ever dreamed of the castaway experience or having a private island of your own and who hasnt, at least once? Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas offers the opportunity to fulfill that fantasy. Also known as Little San Salvador Island, Half Moon Cay is located 16 kilometers (10 miles) southeast of Nassau. In 1996, Holland America Line purchased the island and decided to set aside most of it as a protected wildlife sanctuary only two percent of the island has been developed. This is especially appreciated by photographers and bird-watching enthusiasts as they explore the preserve and its variety of species. At 10 square kilometers (four square miles), the island is small enough that you can see it all in a day, yet large enough to offer a range of activities: horseback riding, snorkeling with stingrays, a range of water sports and, of course, simply lounging on the beach while taking occasional dips in the clear sea to cool off. At the islands Straw Market, you can shop for crafts made in the Bahamas, while the waterfront bars and Tropics Restaurant are ready to serve you a meal or drink when you've finished surveying your private paradise.

Day 03 : Days at sea

Cruising only

Day 04 : Georgetown, Cayman Islands

ARRIVES 9:00 am   DEPARTS 6:00 pm

"The Cayman Islands have everything you would want from a Caribbean destination warm breezes, clear seas and a laid-back attitude but the archipelago also has something you might not expect: an exciting culinary scene. Between the celebrity chefs whove set up shop on Grand Cayman and the 135 or so resident nationalities that have helped season the islands giant melting pot, this is, hands down, one of the best places to eat in the Caribbean. In and around George Town, the Cayman Islands' capital, youll find such an amazing array of culinary offerings, youll fear for the future of any buttons, snaps or hooks on your waistband. And thats where the islands other chief pleasures come in: Theres enough walking (whether along the fabled Seven Mile Beach, around historic sites or through lush gardens) as well as stunning swimming, snorkeling and diving to be done to counter the effects of So. Much. Good. Food. Or at least you can begin to. Oh, and one warning: Should you wind up at Rum Point Grand Caymans castaway beach imag otheres a good chance your ship is, by your own design, sailing without you. 

Day 05 : Falmouth, Jamaica

ARRIVES 8:00 am   DEPARTS 5:00 pm

"As claims to fame go, this one is pretty cool: The world's fastest man ever, Usain Bolt, was raised just outside of the northern Jamaica town of Falmouth and went to school there. Centuries earlier, the coastal town was best known as one of the Caribbean's most prosperous towns, its wealth based on sugar, coffee and rum though all of those were surpassed by the slave trade. By the mid-19th century, however, economic decline was swift, and the once-bustling harbor fell into disuse. Today, its waterfront district with the stone St. Peter's Anglican Church is a National Heritage Site, and the outlying area is filled with historic buildings such as the Green Park Great House, once owned by the great-grandfather of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Falmouth is described as one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns, but not all is well. The humid Caribbean climate wreaks havoc on wooden homes, and many are in dire need of upkeep. Thankfully, the World Monuments Fund has helped, and the town is the perfect place to dream about picking up a fixer-upper on a heritage walking tour. Falmouth is also a great starting point for visiting any of the towns along the north coast, from Montego Bay to the west and Ocho Rios to the east. 

Day 06: Days At Sea

Cruising only

Day 07 : Nassau, Bahamas

ARRIVES 10:00 am   DEPARTS 5:00 pm

New Providence may not be the largest island in the Bahamas, but it draws the lions share of visitors from around the world and with good reason. For starters, its home to Nassau, the nation’s capital: a bustling harborfront hub whose stately colonial buildings house lively restaurants, bars, galleries and shops. Beyond the downtown area, however, youll find that plenty of other pleasures beckon. Just across the harbor bridge, for instance, is Paradise Island and its dazzling Atlantis casino resort and water park (which you can access with a day pass). More aquatic adventures can be had with snorkeling and glass-bottomed-boat excursions to nearby coral reefs. Interested in Bahamian art and culture? Check out the islands National Art Gallery, Pirates of Nassau Museum and 18th-century colonial forts and monuments. And if youd rather just relax amid beautiful Caribbean scenery, try wandering through the lush botanicals at Ardastra Gardens or sunbathing on sugary Cable Beach. Whatever you choose to do, though, make sure to sample some of the local culinary specialties like conch fritters or cracked conch. Youll almost certainly find that like the rest of the island theyre vibrant and just a little exotic, and leave you wanting more.

Day 08 : Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

ARRIVES 7:00 am   

"Shimmering blue waters, swaying palm trees and soft ocean breezes greet you in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where you'll find yourself somewhere between laid-back island time and the fast pace of a thriving city. In this sun-filled, year-round beach town, pristine beaches are the main attraction, shorts and flip-flops are the daily uniform, and yachts are often the preferred form of transportation. It's a place where you can do as much, or as little, as you desire. Because of its many canals and waterways, Ft. Lauderdale is sometimes called the Venice of America. It's home to the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the largest in-water boat shows in the world. Visitors can easily get a taste of the area's nautical lifestyle by cruising the Intracoastal Waterway on an old-fashioned paddle wheeler. Other options include hopping aboard one of the popular water taxis or Venetian gondolas that glide down the historic New River, which flows right through town.