Western Caribbean Discovery

ITINERARY

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

Day at sea
Day 2
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard 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 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 snorkelling with either stingrays or turtles.

Montego Bay
Day 4
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 specialities, Blue Mountain coffee and Appleton Estate rum. Beyond the city lie rainforests with waterfalls and coral reefs 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 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.

Long Island, Clarence Town
Day 7
The small Clarence Town is the gateway to Long Island. Aside from a harbour 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.

Exuma Island, Staniel Cay
Day 8
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.

EXPEDITION ACTIVITES
Meet the Swimming Pigs with your SH Expedition Team
Included
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
Day 9
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-coloured buildings are home to shops, restaurants, bars alongside the Fish Market and the Straw Market, thick with straw crafts and tourist trinkets.

Fort Lauderdale
Day 10
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 natural beauty, Las Olas Boulevard offers a lively scene with restaurants, 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 beverages available 24-hours per day
• Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
• One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port of 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