A Night in Miami

Marvel at the glitz and glamour of Miami at night

An overnight stay in Miami Beach is the perfect launchpad for your Caribbean expedition. The ‘Magic City’ is one of the world's most popular holiday destinations - a thriving metropolis with vibrant doses of Latin American, Caribbean, Asian and European influence. 

Aside from white sandy beaches and clear teal waters, you can enjoy the Latin beats of glamorous South Beach or discover Cuban culture in Little Havana.

We recommend starting your trip early with an optional Pre-Programme to give you more time to explore all the excitement that Miami has to offer.

The Expedition Begins

Explore the Art Deco delights of Miami

Before you cruise from Florida to the Caribbean islands, you can spend the morning exploring colourful Miami Beach or Downtown Miami.

After lunch at the hotel, you'll enjoy an included guided walking tour through the South Beach Art Deco District, the largest of its kind in the US with over 800 historic buildings. Soak up avenues of pastel-coloured walls, exotic flora motifs, chrome accents and geometric gems.

Then it's time to embark MS Roald Amundsen, where the first of many delicious meals awaits. You'll meet the crew and Expedition Team, who will be your guides and lecturers on your expedition.

Orientation at Sea

Discover all your expedition ship has to offer

Your first two days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax and acquaint yourself with the onboard comforts of your expedition ship.

Pamper yourself with a treatment in our spa, take part in an art workshop or join a yoga session out on deck. Dine in style in one of our three restaurants, and spend time on deck looking for marine wildlife. 

The Expedition Team will also help prepare you for your tropical island adventures, with lectures on oceanography, Mayan culture, coral reefs, and much more. You can also pick up tips from our onboard photographer to get those picture perfect snaps.

Mayan Heritage of Belize

Visit the ancient temple ruins of Belize

We arrive in Belize City – a lively hub of shopping areas and seaside parks, surrounded by colourful colonial architecture. For the perfect introduction to the city, the Old Belize train ride will take you through five exhibitions showcasing Belizean history and natural beauty.

Today, we visit the well-preserved Altun Ha ruins, a wealthy trading town dating back 2,000 years. It has two main plazas and 13 structures, including ancient temples. Altun Ha is also rich in wildlife. Over 200 species of birds have been spotted here as well as tapir, armadillos and the white-tailed deer.

Coral reef Half Moon Caye

Spot marine life and rare birds on this remote atoll

A thrilling variety of sea creatures and lush cayes awaits you at Belize’s famed barrier reef. You'll have the chance to enjoy optional snorkelling excursions at the Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole surrounded by coral reef.

We anchor for the day at the uninhabited Half Moon Caye island in the Lighthouse Reef, the most remote of the atolls. The island is best known as the only nesting site in the region for the rare Red-footed Booby.

Half Moon Caye is also the country’s first marine protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - home to endangered loggerhead, hawksbill, and green turtles.

Science and scenery

Enjoy the Caribbean sea air

Time to recharge in comfort on board the ship as you sail through the warm waters of the Caribbean. Perhaps start the day with some yoga out on deck and then join us in the Science Center.

You can take part in Citizen Science projects – an immersive way to learn more about the destinations you're visiting. We use our access to some of the most remote parts of the world to provide the scientific community with vital data.

After dinner, relax in the Explorer Lounge or head out on deck to do some stargazing.

Isla de Providencia

Discover the beauty of Seaflower Biosphere Reserve

Once a base for pirates, the real treasures of this remote Colombian island are its idyllic beaches, pristine waters and tropical wildlife. Hike to the island's highest point for some incredible views. You may also encounter iguanas and electric blue lizards.

Hit by Hurricane Iona in 2020, the island is undergoing rebuilding works. Our visits are important in supporting local business and helping the community recover.

Discover the beautiful coral reefs in the 'Sea of Seven Colours' - the centre of UNESCO’s Seaflower Biosphere Reserve - and snorkel among clownfish, turtles and manta rays.

Big Corn Island

Discover the unspoilt delights of this Caribbean isle

Today, you'll visit one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets: Big Corn Island - roughly 50 miles off the Nicaraguan coast - if the sea swell allows. Off the beaten track, the island receives relatively few visitors.

Here, you'll find a slow gentle vibe and friendly islanders. Although the beach is the obvious draw, there's also charming street art, sleepy restaurants, and stunning bay views from Mount Pleasant Hill waiting to be discovered.

The coral reefs around both Big and Little Corn are beautiful and great to explore by kayak or paddleboard.

UNESCO Marine Park

Experience paradise on Earth at Bocas Del Toro

Our cruise continues to the clear blue waters and forested isles of Bocas del Toro. Here, we'll explore a stunning archipelago made up of nine main islands and hundreds of smaller ones.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this National Marine Park is one of the world’s most biologically diverse places on Earth. Possible destinations include Red Frog Beach and the tropical rainforest of Solarte Island.

You can also join optional excursions to visit a sustainable cacao farm, or snorkel in Zapatilla Caye, the remote location for hit TV show 'Survivor'.

Arrival at Colón

From the Caribbean to the Panama Canal

Your expedition cruise ends in Colón, the bustling Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal.

If you're not quite ready to end your adventure, why not add on three extra nights with our Post-Programme, staying at a jungle lodge nestled in the rainforest next to Chagres River. 

Or add a trip to Casco Viejo, arguably the most charismatic neighbourhood in Panama City. You can even book another expedition cruise that takes you through the locks of the Panama Canal and to the Pacific Ocean on the other side.