Western Caribbean Discovery | 10 Day Belize City to Fort Lauderdale (2024)

ITINERARY

Belize City
Day 1
Belize offers a captivating blend of ancient civilizations, rainforesttrails and wild landscapes. Pristine cayes dot the 200-mile coast,luring you to Caribbean bliss, while the secrets of the ancient Mayaare revealed at Lamanai, showcasing their architectural genius. Nearby,in the Maya Mountains, is the co*ckscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, theworld's only jaguar sanctuary, also home to pumas, deer, howler monkeysand tapirs.

Day at sea
Day 2
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the worldgo by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views ofthe passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to minglewith other passengers and share your experiences of this incredibletrip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures orperhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from ouronboard professional photographers.

Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Day 3
Georgetown, Grand Cayman is renowned for its award-winning beaches,including Seven Mile Beach with its coral sands, crystal waters andupscale resorts. Local cuisine stars fresh fish, shellfish, fritters,chowders and the rum-based "Cayman Mama" co*cktail. The Caribbean Aviaryshowcases the national Cayman parrot among exotic birds, while StingrayCity and the Cayman Turtle Centre provide swimming and snorkelling witheither stingrays or turtles.

Montego Bay
Day 4
Montego Bay, Jamaica's second-largest city, blends relaxation andcultural immersion with some of Jamaica's best beaches. GloucesterAvenue, the Hip Strip, features shops, restaurants and bars withduty-free shopping at The Shoppes at Rose Hall. Local cuisinehighlights include jerk specialities, Blue Mountain coffee and AppletonEstate rum. Beyond the city lie rainforests with waterfalls and coralreefs for snorkelling at Doctor's Cave Beach.

Port Antonio

Great Inagua Island, Man of War Bay
Day 6
Great Inagua, the southernmost island of the Bahamas, remains untouchedby mass tourism. Its main industry is salt from salt ponds teeming withpink algae and brine shrimp, making the Bahamas' national bird, WestIndian flamingos, the pinkest in the world. Inagua National Park is abirders' paradise, hosting the world's largest breeding colony of WestIndian flamingos. Visitors can also snorkel and explore the reefs inMan O’ War Bay.

Long Island, Clarence Town
Day 7
The small Clarence Town is the gateway to Long Island. Aside from aharbour and a couple of restaurants, the town's attractions include GunHill and St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. Nearby, theremarkable Hamilton’s Cave, the largest cave system in theBahamas, showcases exquisite stalactites and stalagmites, whileDean’s Blue Hole, the world's second-deepest saltwatersinkhole, adds to the natural wonders of the area.

Exuma Island, Staniel Cay
Day 8
Compass Cay, in the Exumas, stands out for exhilarating sharkencounters where visitors can swim with docile nurse sharks. The Exumasare a stunning archipelago of 365 islands, known for their enchantingsapphire-blue waters visible even from space. Divided into Great Exuma,Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays, must-visit spots include Big MajorCay, home to the famous swimming pigs.

EXPEDITION ACTIVITES
Meet the Swimming Pigs with your SH Expedition Team
Included
Meet the playful swimming pigs as they frolic along the shore and inthe 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
Day 9
Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, is a sunny and lively destinationfamous for beaches, such as Cable Beach and Nirvana Beach. Its richhistory dating back to 1670 is told at The Pirates of Nassau Museumwith tales of Blackbeard and Edward Teach, and the Pompey Museum ofslavery. The pastel-coloured buildings are home to shops, restaurants,bars alongside the Fish Market and the Straw Market, thick with strawcrafts and tourist trinkets.

Fort Lauderdale
Day 10
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, dubbed the Venice of America due to its 300miles of canals and waterways, is a major cruise port with vibrantenergy, white sandy beaches and year-round ocean swimming. Hugh TaylorBirch State Park mangrove trails offer eco-kayaking while airboat toursthrough the Everglades offer sightings of alligators and flamingos.Beyond natural beauty, Las Olas Boulevard offers a lively scene withrestaurants, shops and nightlife.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port
• All meals onboard
• Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category
• 24-hour room service
• Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beveragesavailable 24-hours per day
• Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team andguest speakers
• One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per portof call (Kayaking not included, bookable for a fee on board)
• Standard WiFi. Premium Wifi available and bookable on board for a fee
• Onboard gratuities & port taxes