Trip Reports
Duration
10 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
8 Ports
9 December
Setting sail from Miami
Miami is a pulsating modern city, a cultural crossroads where Cuban émigrés rub shoulders with affluent New Yorkers topping up on winter sun, and where you're just as likely to hear Spanish or Caribbean patois being spoken as you are English. Downtown Miami is a destination in its own right, with a host of world class galleries including the fantastic MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), but it's still Miami Beach that draws the biggest crowds. The Art Deco district around South Beach is very much back in vogue, with new restaurants, bars and luxury developments sprouting up all over the place.
Our tip
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Beach on the tip of Key Biscayne is a great place to get away from the crowds and spot some wildlife.
10 December
At sea
11 December
Mexico: Costa Maya
The port at Costa Maya is a purpose-built facility for cruise passengers, with amenities including swimming pools, restaurants and bars. The neighbouring village of Mahahual will give you a slightly more authentic taste of the Yucatán, and the ruined Mayan city of Chacchoben is an hour’s drive away.
12 December
Belize: Belize City
Belize’s capital does not enjoy the best reputation, and we wouldn’t recommend spending too much time here; use it instead as a jumping-off point to explore the fascinating Mayan ruins of Xunantunich, Lamanai and Altun Ha, or take a snorkelling trip to the beautiful Barrier Reef, including the famous Blue Hole.
13 December
Belize: Harvest Caye
14 December
Honduras: Roatán
Roatán is the largest and busiest of the Bay Islands, which sit off the coast of Honduras in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. It’s a fantastic destination for divers and snorkellers, with a stunning reef just offshore, and also boasts some lovely beaches.
15 December
At sea
16 December
Jamaica: Montego Bay
Montego Bay is Jamaica’s tourism capital, and is the second largest city on the island after Kingston. The beach bars along the ‘Hip Strip’ offer a taste of the Jamaican way of life, with the ubiquitous Bob Marley providing the soundtrack; alternatively you may prefer an excursion to nearby sights such as Dunn’s River Falls or Seven Mile Beach.
17 December
Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman
Far more than just an offshore tax haven, Grand Cayman boasts the staggeringly beautiful white sands of Seven Mile Beach and some fantastic snorkelling in crystal clear waters. The capital, George Town, is a compact and friendly place, home to some interesting architecture and a suspiciously large number of registered companies.
18 December
At sea
19 December
Arriving in Miami
Don't miss
People watching in South Beach – glamorous gay guys on skates with miniature dogs in slings…
Your home from home
Launched in 2023, Seven Seas Grandeur builds on the stellar success of sister ships Explorer and Splendor.
What we love
Focused on a 'Heritage of Perfection', Seven Seas Grandeur is inspired by the past but reimagined for the future and you can expect lavish suites, dazzling public spaces and a mouthwatering array of dining options, including a completely redesigned Compass Rose at the heart of the ship.
| Capacity | 746 Guests |
|---|---|
| Crew | 542 International Staff |
| Style |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers luxury without pretensions - not too dressy, and with lots of focus on the itineraries. So, with their excellent all-inclusive offer, you might get off the ship without having to pay a single further penny! |
| Inclusions |
Upgrade to the Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare for an additional cost which includes flights and transfers. |
Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Where to stay in Miami
Glamorous, hip, or so cool you freeze? Lots of choice… but we really like the Betsy.
See more of Florida
If you have a few days get down to the Florida Keys – magnificent.
