Caribbean Sea – Discover Keys, Coves and Cultures (Itinerary 2)

Your expedition starts in Miami’s cocktail of cultures that blends vibes from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe. The architecture features one of the greatest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world. Start your trip early with an optional Pre-Program to explore more of what Miami offers.

The Expedition Team will prepare you for the next few days of the expedition, which will be full of tropical island experiences. Spend time on deck and look for seabirds or other marine wildlife, or make the most of the pleasant weather with an invigorating yoga class.

We land at the uninhabited Half Moon Caye island in the Lighthouse Reef, the most remote of the atolls. The island is Belize’s oldest bird sanctuary and the only nesting site in the region for red-footed boobies. It is also the country’s first marine protected area, home to endangered loggerhead, hawksbill, and green turtles.

This archipelago is strictly protected and no commercial fishing is allowed. There aren’t even any roads, cars, or motorbikes. This high level of preservation has left the waters here with the healthiest and most pristine marine life in the Bay Islands. It is quite possibly the most beautiful place in all of Honduras.

Join the Expedition Team for interesting lectures, learn the basics of expedition photography, and spend time out on deck enjoying the fresh sea air as you scout for wildlife. Continue your yoga routine and unwind with a guided meditation. 

Most of the local Creole population on Great Corn live in colorful wooden houses, engaging in lobster fishing. Hike up Mount Pleasant Hill for views of the coves and stunning horseshoe bays. Pristine coral reefs surround local islands, tantalizing snorkelers with the likes of barracudas, nurse sharks, hammerheads, green sea turtles, and spotted eagle rays.

Use the Science Center’s state-of-the-art microscopes to observe the tiniest creatures in samples taken during the voyage. The Expedition Team never run out of interesting subjects to share with you that are relevant to this journey. Make sure you don’t miss today’s yoga session: Healthy body, Healthy mind. If the weather permits, we will hold our guided meditation class outside under the stars.

This wonderful voyage ends at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. Colón’s Canal Expansion Observation Center has viewing platforms over the locks and Gatún Lake. After saying farewell to MS Fram, add on a few extra nights with a Post-Program to explore even more.