West Caribbean Cruise

Discover Belize’s mix of ancient ruins, rainforest trails, and natural wilderness. Explore the 200-mile coastline dotted with untouched cayes. In the Maya Mountains, visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the only jaguar reserve globally, which also shelters pumas, deer, howler monkeys, and tapirs.

Spend time at sea observing the ocean from the ship’s decks. Connect with other passengers or visit the library for reference materials. Attend expert lectures on wildlife, navigation, or history, and improve photography skills with guidance from professional instructors on board.

Georgetown, Grand Cayman is renowned for its award-winning beaches, including Seven Mile Beach with its coral sands, crystal waters, and upscale resorts. Local cuisine stars fresh fish, shellfish, fritters, chowders, and the rum-based "Cayman Mama" cocktail. The Caribbean Aviary showcases the national Cayman parrot among exotic birds, while Stingray City and the Cayman Turtle Centre provide swimming and snorkeling with either stingrays or turtles.

Included Excursion:
Allura Catamaran to Stingray City Sandbar
03 h 30 m
Experience the thrill of sailing on the luxurious Allura catamaran to the stunning stingray sandbar in Grand Cayman
Get up close and personal with friendly southern stingrays in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the North Sound
Capture unforgettable memories as you feed and interact with these gentle giants, guided by experts

Montego Bay, Jamaica's second-largest city, blends relaxation and cultural immersion with some of Jamaica's best beaches. Gloucester Avenue, the Hip Strip, features shops, restaurants, and bars with duty-free shopping at The Shoppes at Rose Hall. Local cuisine highlights include jerk specialties, Blue Mountain coffee, and Appleton Estate rum. Beyond the city lie rainforests with waterfalls and coral reefs for snorkeling at Doctor's Cave Beach.

Port Antonio, on Jamaica's northeast coast, lies in the Blue and John Crow Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site. This former banana port is surrounded by natural wonders like the cascading Somerset Falls, Blue Lagoon, and Monkey Island. The town has a vibrant art scene and historic architecture, such as Folly Mansion, built by a Tiffany heiress, while spectacular beaches include Frenchman's Cove and Winnifred Beach as seen in the film "Cocktail".

Great Inagua, the southernmost island of the Bahamas, remains untouched by mass tourism. Its main industry is salt from salt ponds teeming with pink algae and brine shrimp, making the Bahamas' national bird, West Indian flamingos, the pinkest in the world. Inagua National Park is a birders' paradise, hosting the world's largest breeding colony of West Indian flamingos. Visitors can also snorkel and explore the reefs in Man O’ War Bay.

The small Clarence Town is the gateway to Long Island. Aside from a harbor and a couple of restaurants, the town's attractions include Gun Hill and St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. Nearby, the remarkable Hamilton’s Cave, the largest cave system in the Bahamas, showcases exquisite stalactites and stalagmites, while Dean’s Blue Hole, the world's second-deepest saltwater sinkhole, adds to the natural wonders of the area.

Compass Cay, in the Exumas, stands out for exhilarating shark encounters where visitors can swim with docile nurse sharks. The Exumas are a stunning archipelago of 365 islands, known for their enchanting sapphire-blue waters visible even from space. Divided into Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays, must-visit spots include Big Major Cay, home to the famous swimming pigs.

Included Excursion:
Meet the Swimming Pigs with your SH Expedition Team
02 h 30 m
Meet the playful swimming pigs as they frolic along the shore and in the crystal-clear waters
Explore the famous underwater cave from the James Bond movie "Thunderball"
Unwind at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club with a refreshing drink in hand

Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, is a sunny and lively destination famous for beaches, such as Cable Beach and Nirvana Beach. Its rich history dating back to 1670 is told at The Pirates of Nassau Museum with tales of Blackbeard and Edward Teach, and the Pompey Museum of slavery. The pastel-colored buildings are home to shops, restaurants, and bars alongside the Fish Market and the Straw Market, thick with straw crafts and tourist trinkets.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, dubbed the Venice of America due to its 300 miles of canals and waterways, is a major cruise port with vibrant energy, white sandy beaches and year-round ocean swimming. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park mangrove trails offer eco-kayaking while airboat tours through the Everglades offer sightings of alligators and flamingos. Beyond the natural beauty, Las Olas Boulevard offers a lively scene with restaurants, shops, and nightlife.