--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9578d4de-6a22-485f-a924-bbafa8fc0934 slug: 2335727 voyage_code: EUX272108 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: MS EUROPA 2 departure_date: return_date: nights: 188 embarkation_port: Hamburg, Germany disembarkation_port: Hamburg, Germany starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-16T00:51:49Z --- # A cruise of contrasts: North and Central America > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · MS EUROPA 2 · Oct 23 – Apr 28   (188 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | MS EUROPA 2 | | **Duration** | 188 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Hamburg, Germany | | **Disembarkation Port** | Hamburg, Germany | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUX272108 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Hamburg, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Portsmouth, UK **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a dockyard museum. ### Day 4: Dartmouth **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Dartmouth is a former city and current community located in the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia, Canada. Dartmouth is located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour. Dartmouth has been nicknamed the City of Lakes, after the large number of lakes located within its boundaries. ### Day 5: Falmouth **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM FalmouthHarbour is reputed to be the third largest natural harbor in the world.Originally known as Smithwick, Falmouth consisted of an alehouse and a Blacksmith's shop until Sir Walter Raleigh had the idea to convert this sleepy port into one of the principal seaports of the world. The town's fortification, PendennisCastle, now stands as the first line of welcome. You can take a pleasure boat excursion up the Falestuary, as well as around the harbor, and experience the beauty of the town from th... ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Portland **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM ### Day 14: Boston/Massachusetts **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and the 21st most populous city in the United States. The city proper covers 48.4 square miles with an estimated population of 692,600 in 2019, also making it the most populous city in New England. ### Day 15: Boston/Massachusetts **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 AM Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and the 21st most populous city in the United States. The city proper covers 48.4 square miles with an estimated population of 692,600 in 2019, also making it the most populous city in New England. ### Day 16: New York City, USA **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ### Day 17: New York City, USA **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ### Day 18: New York City, USA **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ### Day 19: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 20: Philadelphia, USA **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Also iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film "Rocky." ### Day 21: Baltimore **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Baltimore is a major city in Maryland with a long history as an important seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Today, this harbor area offers shops, upscale crab shacks and attractions like the Civil War–era warship the USS Constellation and the National Aquarium, showcasing thousands of marine creatures. ### Day 22: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 23: Charleston **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water. ### Day 24: Charleston **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water. ### Day 25: Jacksonville **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States as of 2020. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. ### Day 26: Port Canaveral, Florida **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Port Canaveral is a cruise, cargo, and naval port in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world with 4.5 million cruise passengers passing through during 2016. Over 6 million short tons of bulk cargo moves through each year. ### Day 27: West Palm Beach, USA **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM ### Day 28: Bimini, Bimini Islands **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 210 km west-northwest of Nassau. The population is 1,988 as of the 2010 census. ### Day 29: West Grand Bahama **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 30: Nassau, New Providence Island **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. A popular cruise-ship stop, the city has a hilly landscape and is known for beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House. ### Day 31: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 32: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 33: Cozumel **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. ### Day 34: Puerto Costa Maya **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 35: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 36: Progreso **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Progreso is a port city on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a common stop for cruise ships, which dock at its landmark long pier. An oceanfront promenade, the Malecón, is lined with beaches and thatch-roofed restaurants. The Faro de Puerto Progreso, built in 1893, is an active lighthouse. The city is a gateway to the inland Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Dzibilchaltún. ### Day 37: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 38: Galveston **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM ### Day 39: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 40: New Orleans **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. ### Day 41: New Orleans **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. ### Day 42: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 43: Tampa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM ### Day 44: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 45: Miami **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Day 46: Miami **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Day 47: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 48: Northwest Point Beach **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Northwest Point Beach ### Day 49: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 50: La Romana **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 51: San Juan, Puerto Rico **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital and largest city, sits on the island's Atlantic coast. Its widest beach fronts the Isla Verde resort strip, known for its bars, nightclubs and casinos. Cobblestoned Old San Juan features colorful Spanish colonial buildings and 16th-century landmarks including El Morro and La Fortaleza, massive fortresses with sweeping ocean views, as well as the Paseo de la Princesa bayside promenade. ### Day 52: Gustavia **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Gustavia is the main town and capital of the island of Saint Barthélemy. Originally called Le Carénage, it was renamed in honor of King Gustav III of Sweden. ### Day 53: St. John's **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Saint John is a city on the Bay of Fundy, in New Brunswick, Canada. It’s known for the Reversing Rapids, a phenomenon caused by bay tides colliding with the Saint John River. Food and craft stalls fill the Saint John City Market, in an 1876 building. On a peninsula nearby, trails wind through Irving Nature Park’s salt marshes, volcanic rock and forests. The 1913 Imperial Theatre stages plays, concerts and dance. ### Day 54: Roseau, Dominica **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM The Roseau River is a river in Dominica. It rises towards the south of the centre of the island, flowing southwest to reach the Caribbean Sea on the country's southwestern coast. The river runs through the nation's capital, Roseau. ### Day 55: Pointe-à-Pitre **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Pointe-à-Pitre is a city on the island of Grande-Terre, in Guadeloupe, a French-governed archipelago in the Caribbean. It's known for its lively markets, like the Marché de la Darse, where fishermen sell their catch from boats at the harbor. Cafes and colonial homes cluster around the grassy Place de la Victoire. The Saint-John Perse Museum features 19th-century Creole interiors and exhibits on the poet Alexis Léger. ### Day 56: Marigot **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Marigot is the main town and capital in the French Collectivity of Saint Martin. ### Day 57: Jost van Dyke Island **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Jost Van Dyke is one of the main islands in the British Virgin Islands, which are part of a volcanic archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The island is known for its yacht anchorages, like the sheltered bay at Great Harbour. Casual bars and restaurants dot the sandy beaches here and at nearby White Bay. Bubbly Pool, a naturally foaming sea pool, is in the island’s northeast. ### Day 58: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 59: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 60: Miami **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Day 61: Bimini, Bimini Islands **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 210 km west-northwest of Nassau. The population is 1,988 as of the 2010 census. ### Day 62: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 63: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 64: British Virgin Islands, Great Britain **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 65: St. John's **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Saint John is a city on the Bay of Fundy, in New Brunswick, Canada. It’s known for the Reversing Rapids, a phenomenon caused by bay tides colliding with the Saint John River. Food and craft stalls fill the Saint John City Market, in an 1876 building. On a peninsula nearby, trails wind through Irving Nature Park’s salt marshes, volcanic rock and forests. The 1913 Imperial Theatre stages plays, concerts and dance. ### Day 66: Fort de France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Fort-de-France is the capital of the Caribbean island of Martinique, a French overseas territory. It’s known for colonial architecture, ornate iron balconies, tropical flowers and beaches. La Savane park has a statue of Napoleon I’s wife Joséphine, a native of the island. Exhibits at the Martinique Museum of Archaeology and Prehistory focus on the island’s history, especially the pre-Columbian period. . ### Day 67: Marigot **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Marigot is the main town and capital in the French Collectivity of Saint Martin. ### Day 68: Mayreau **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 PM Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines, with an area of about 0.46 sq. miles and a population of about 271. The population is centered in an unnamed village, located on Station Hill, a hilltop in the south-west of the island. It is an isolated community, accessible only by boat. ### Day 69: St. Georges **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM St. George’s is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. George’s Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the whaling industry. ### Day 70: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 71: Kralendijk **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for sea turtles. ### Day 72: Oranjestad **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Oranjestad is the capital of the Dutch island of Aruba, in the Caribbean Sea. Near the marina, the 18th-century Fort Zoutman and the Willem III Tower, formerly a lighthouse, house the Historical Museum, which chronicles the island’s past. The Archaeological Museum displays indigenous artifacts dating back as far as 2500 B.C. Along the waterfront, L.G. Smith Boulevard is dotted with boutiques and shopping malls. ### Day 73: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 74: Cartagena, Colombia **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### Day 75: El Porvenir, Panama **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Gaigirgordub, called El Porvenir until July 1, 2016, is the capital of the Panamanian comarca of Guna Yala. The settlement is located on a small island and contains a landing strip, a museum, a hotel, government offices, and an artisans' cooperative. There is also a small beach. ### Day 76: Panama Canal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 76: Panama City **Arrives:** 09:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific. ### Day 77: Panama City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific. ### Day 78: Panama City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific. ### Day 79: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 80: Quepos, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Quepos is a town on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. It’s known as a gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park. The park’s mangroves, lagoons and beach-lined rainforests shelter howler, white-faced and squirrel monkeys. Nearby sandy stretches include Playa Espadilla and Playa Biesanz. Northwest of town, the Damas Island mangrove estuary is home to wildlife including caimans, snakes and iguanas. ### Day 81: Marina Flamingo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 82: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 83: Puerto Quetzal **Arrives:** 07:00 AM Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. ### Day 84: Acajutla, El Salvador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Acajutla is a seaport city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. The city is located at 13°35′24″N 89°50′01″W on the Pacific coast of Central America and is El Salvador's principal seaport from which a large portion of the nation's exports of coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru are shipped. ### Day 85: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 86: Puntarenas, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:00 AM Puntarenas is a port town on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Its Casa de la Cultura is a cultural center with a theater and art gallery. On the main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, Parque Marino del Pacífico includes an aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles and crocodiles. The town beach, Playa Puntarenas, is backed by shops and cafes. Southeast of town, Playa Doña Ana is a beach known for strong surf. ### Day 87: Isla Tortuga **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 88: Puerto Jimenez **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 89: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 90: Panama City **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific. ### Day 91: Panama City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 AM Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific. ### Day 91: Panama Canal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 92: San Blas **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 365 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal. A part of the comarca Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the Kuna people. ### Day 93: Cartagena, Colombia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### Day 94: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 95: Puerto Limon, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community. ### Day 96: Isla de Providencia **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 97: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 98: Georgetown, Grand Cayman **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands. It lies in the west of the largest island, Grand Cayman. It’s known as a financial hub and a port of call for cruise ships. Tax-free shops cluster around Cardinal Avenue. The Cayman Islands National Museum is housed in a 19th-century building on Harbour Drive. It contains displays on local history, culture and wildlife. ### Day 99: Ocho Rios, Jamaica **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Ocho Rios is a port town on the north coast of Jamaica. A former fishing village, it’s now a resort with a cruise ship harbor and a busy bay beach that’s lined with hotels. The surrounding parish of Saint Ann is home to rainforest, rivers and waterfalls. Dunn’s River Falls is a terraced, 180m mountain waterfall with lagoon pools, surrounded by trees. ### Day 100: Port Antonio, Jamaica **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Port Antonio is a city on Jamaica’s northeast coast and the capital of Portland Parish. It’s known as a gateway to nearby tropical jungles, mountains and waterfalls. In the John Crow Mountains, Reach Falls flows into a river pool. Near Hope Bay, Somerset Falls flows on the grounds of a former plantation. In the east, the Blue Lagoon is known for its blue waters, fed by the Caribbean Sea and underground springs. ### Day 101: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 102: La Romana **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM ### Day 103: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 104: Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf course. The city’s old colonial-era center is dominated by the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish fortress that now houses historical and military artifacts. ### Day 105: Grand Turk, Turks **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Grand Turk Island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s dotted with the remains of salt ponds and windmills from the island’s sea salt industry, prevalent from the 17th to 20th century. The 19th-century Grand Turk Lighthouse is perched on a rocky bluff in the north. Beaches with clear water ring the island, which is home to wild horses and donkeys. ### Day 106: Northwest Point Beach **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Northwest Point Beach ### Day 107: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 108: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 109: Miami **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Day 110: Miami **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Day 111: Key West **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Key West, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches. ### Day 112: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 113: Puerto Costa Maya **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 114: San Miguel de Cozumel **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 115: Progreso **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Progreso is a port city on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a common stop for cruise ships, which dock at its landmark long pier. An oceanfront promenade, the Malecón, is lined with beaches and thatch-roofed restaurants. The Faro de Puerto Progreso, built in 1893, is an active lighthouse. The city is a gateway to the inland Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Dzibilchaltún. ### Day 116: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 117: Galveston **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 118: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 119: New Orleans **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. ### Day 120: New Orleans **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. ### Day 121: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 122: Tampa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 123: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 124: Miami **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Day 125: Key West **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Key West, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches. ### Day 126: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 127: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 128: Jost van Dyke Island **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Jost Van Dyke is one of the main islands in the British Virgin Islands, which are part of a volcanic archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The island is known for its yacht anchorages, like the sheltered bay at Great Harbour. Casual bars and restaurants dot the sandy beaches here and at nearby White Bay. Bubbly Pool, a naturally foaming sea pool, is in the island’s northeast. ### Day 129: Gustavia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Gustavia is the main town and capital of the island of Saint Barthélemy. Originally called Le Carénage, it was renamed in honor of King Gustav III of Sweden. ### Day 130: St. John's **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Saint John is a city on the Bay of Fundy, in New Brunswick, Canada. It’s known for the Reversing Rapids, a phenomenon caused by bay tides colliding with the Saint John River. Food and craft stalls fill the Saint John City Market, in an 1876 building. On a peninsula nearby, trails wind through Irving Nature Park’s salt marshes, volcanic rock and forests. The 1913 Imperial Theatre stages plays, concerts and dance. ### Day 131: Fort de France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM Fort-de-France is the capital of the Caribbean island of Martinique, a French overseas territory. It’s known for colonial architecture, ornate iron balconies, tropical flowers and beaches. La Savane park has a statue of Napoleon I’s wife Joséphine, a native of the island. Exhibits at the Martinique Museum of Archaeology and Prehistory focus on the island’s history, especially the pre-Columbian period. . ### Day 132: Marigot **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Marigot is the main town and capital in the French Collectivity of Saint Martin. ### Day 133: Bridgetown, Barbados **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is a port city on the island’s southwest coast. It's known for its British colonial architecture, 17th-century Garrison and horseracing track. Near the central National Heroes Square, which fringes the Constitution River, Nidhe Israel Synagogue and its museum explore the island’s Jewish history. Carlisle Bay is home to 6 shipwreck dive sites, Browne’s Beach and a yacht club. ### Day 134: Mayreau **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines, with an area of about 0.46 sq. miles and a population of about 271. The population is centered in an unnamed village, located on Station Hill, a hilltop in the south-west of the island. It is an isolated community, accessible only by boat. ### Day 135: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 136: Kralendijk **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for sea turtles. ### Day 137: Willemstad **Arrives:** 06:00 AM Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. It’s known for its old town center, with pastel-colored colonial architecture. The floating Queen Emma Bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods across Sint Anna Bay. By the water is the 19th-century Rif Fort, now housing a shopping center. City restaurants serve dishes influenced by the island's mostly Dutch and Afro-Caribbean cuisines. ### Day 138: Oranjestad **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Oranjestad is the capital of the Dutch island of Aruba, in the Caribbean Sea. Near the marina, the 18th-century Fort Zoutman and the Willem III Tower, formerly a lighthouse, house the Historical Museum, which chronicles the island’s past. The Archaeological Museum displays indigenous artifacts dating back as far as 2500 B.C. Along the waterfront, L.G. Smith Boulevard is dotted with boutiques and shopping malls. ### Day 139: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 140: St. Georges **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM St. George’s is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. George’s Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the whaling industry. ### Day 141: Marigot **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Marigot is the main town and capital in the French Collectivity of Saint Martin. ### Day 142: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 143: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 144: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 145: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 146: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 147: Mindelo **Arrives:** 12:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ### Day 148: Mindelo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 AM Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ### Day 148: Porto Novo, Santo Antao **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 149: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 150: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 151: Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital city of the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture, cobbled streets and busy port. A former convent hosts the Museum of the Island of La Palma, with an art collection and exhibits on natural history and ethnography. The Naval Museum is in a replica of Christopher Columbus's 15th-century Santa Maria sailing ship. ### Day 152: Santa Cruz de Tenerife **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España. ### Day 153: Puerto de la Estaca **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Puerto de la Estaca ### Day 154: San Sebastian **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialties. ### Day 155: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM ### Day 156: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 157: Agadir **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Agadir is a major city in Morocco. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River ### Day 158: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 159: Casablanca **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca. ### Day 160: Tangier, Morocco **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate. ### Day 161: Portimao, Portugal **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Portimão is a port city in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. It’s known for its old quarter, busy marina and proximity to many beaches. Museu de Portimão is housed in a restored 19th-century cannery, with displays on local history. The Gothic-style Nossa Senhora da Conceição church has azulejo tiles. To the south are Rocha Beach, backed by ochre cliffs, and the medieval Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar. ### Day 162: Portimao, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Portimão is a port city in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. It’s known for its old quarter, busy marina and proximity to many beaches. Museu de Portimão is housed in a restored 19th-century cannery, with displays on local history. The Gothic-style Nossa Senhora da Conceição church has azulejo tiles. To the south are Rocha Beach, backed by ochre cliffs, and the medieval Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar. ### Day 163: Lisbon **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a city open to the sea and carefully planned with 18th-century elegance. Its founder is said to be the legendary Ulysses, but the theory of an original Phoenician settlement is probably more realistic. Known in Portugal as Lisboa, the city was inhabited by the Romans, Visigoths and, beginning in the 8th century, the Moors. Much of the 16th century was a period of great prosperity and overseas expansion for Portugal. Tragedy struck on All Saints' Day in 1755 wit... ### Day 164: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a city open to the sea and carefully planned with 18th-century elegance. Its founder is said to be the legendary Ulysses, but the theory of an original Phoenician settlement is probably more realistic. Known in Portugal as Lisboa, the city was inhabited by the Romans, Visigoths and, beginning in the 8th century, the Moors. Much of the 16th century was a period of great prosperity and overseas expansion for Portugal. Tragedy struck on All Saints' Day in 1755 wit... ### Day 165: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a city open to the sea and carefully planned with 18th-century elegance. Its founder is said to be the legendary Ulysses, but the theory of an original Phoenician settlement is probably more realistic. Known in Portugal as Lisboa, the city was inhabited by the Romans, Visigoths and, beginning in the 8th century, the Moors. Much of the 16th century was a period of great prosperity and overseas expansion for Portugal. Tragedy struck on All Saints' Day in 1755 wit... ### Day 166: Cadiz, Spain **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. ### Day 167: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 168: Funchal **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works. ### Day 169: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 170: Ponta Delgada/Sao Miguel **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The striking, 3-arched city gates and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian are near the harbor. The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope houses a revered image of Christ. The Carlos Machado Museum offers diverse artifacts of Azorean culture. The city is a gateway to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, to the northwest. ### Day 171: Praia da Vitoria **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Praia da Vitória is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. With a population of 21,035, the second largest administrative authority on the island of Terceira, it covers an area of 161.27 square kilometres, that extends from the northern coast halfway into the interior. ### Day 172: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 173: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 174: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Day 175: La Coruna **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM La Coruсa, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name “Galicia” is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who around the 6th century BC occupied the region and constructed fortified defenses. La Coruсa was already a busy port under the Romans.They w... ### Day 176: Gijon **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Gijón began as a fishing village nearly 3,000 years ago, according to the records of the Campa Torres Archaeological and Nature Reserve in Gijón. Today the city is an important port on the Atlantic coast of Spain. The historic fishing village, known as Cimadevilla, is located on a penninsula that divides the port in half. The village is the main tourist attraction of the city. Most of the streets are cobble stone and barely two cars wide. Many of the buildings have been renovated to display... ### Day 177: Bilbao/Spain **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives the most attention. ### Day 178: Bilbao/Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives the most attention. ### Day 179: La Pallice, La Rochelle, France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM La Pallice is the commercial deep-water port of La Rochelle, France. During the Fall of France, on 19 June 1940, approximately 6,000 Polish soldiers in exile under the command of Stanisław Sosabowski ### Day 180: Bordeaux **Arrives:** 05:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux's origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine's Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region's red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation's capital: in 1870, at the beginning of World War I, and for two weeks in 1940 before the Vichy government was procla... ### Day 181: Bordeaux **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux's origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine's Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region's red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation's capital: in 1870, at the beginning of World War I, and for two weeks in 1940 before the Vichy government was procla... ### Day 182: Bordeaux **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 AM Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux's origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine's Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region's red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation's capital: in 1870, at the beginning of World War I, and for two weeks in 1940 before the Vichy government was procla... ### Day 183: Brest **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Brest (French pronunciation: [bʁɛst] (About this soundlisten);[3] Breton pronunciation: [bʀest][4]) is a port city in the Finistère département in Brittany. Located in a sheltered bay not far from the western tip of the peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France,[5] Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon. ### Day 184: St. Malo, France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s house and museum. ### Day 185: Honfleur/France **Arrives:** 09:45 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Honfleur is a city in the department of Calvados, in northern France's Normandy region. It's on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel. The Vieux-Bassin (old harbor), lined with 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, has been a subject for artists including Claude Monet and native son Eugène Boudin. Nearby is 15th-century St. Catherine's Church, a vaulted timber structure erected by shipbuilders. ### Day 186: Antwerp, Belgium **Arrives:** 07:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antwerp is a port city on Belgium’s River Scheldt, with history dating to the Middle Ages. In its center, the centuries-old Diamond District houses thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Antwerp’s Flemish Renaissance architecture is typified by the Grote Markt, a central square in the old town. At the 17th-century Rubens House, period rooms display works by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. ### Day 187: Antwerp, Belgium **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Antwerp is a port city on Belgium’s River Scheldt, with history dating to the Middle Ages. In its center, the centuries-old Diamond District houses thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Antwerp’s Flemish Renaissance architecture is typified by the Grote Markt, a central square in the old town. At the 17th-century Rubens House, period rooms display works by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. ### Day 188: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 189: Hamburg, Germany **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Ocean Suite** (Code: 03O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar **Grand Ocean Suite** (Code: 06) Private oasis of wellbeing and stylish relaxation zone – in the Spa Suite, everyday life is nothing but a distant memory. Indulge your body and soul at the highest level – with warm shades and a spa bathroom with panoramic views of the sea. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two wash... **Owner's Suite** (Code: 11) The Owner’s Suite is far more than our most exclusive suite; it is a select domicile on the oceans of the world. Enjoy every imaginable convenience on more than 114 square metres of personal freedom. Living area: 99 m²; veranda: 15 m². Separate living and sleeping areas. Separate dining table. Gues... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 03V) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar **Veranda Suite** (Code: 01V) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar **Penthouse Suite** (Code: 09) A fantastically spacious suite with every conceivable comfort, uniquely located on the upper decks – is there a more beautiful place to relax? In the Grand Suite, you can enjoy the endless views of the sea and the conveniences of a classical Grand Suite. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom... **Ocean Suite** (Code: 02O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar **Ocean Suite** (Code: 04O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar **Grand Penthouse Suite** (Code: 10) In the Grand Penthouse Suite you can enjoy lavishness at sea and experience an exclusive break of superior quality – on a daybed with view of the endless sea or while taking a bath in the middle of the ocean in your private whirlpool. Living area: 78 m²; veranda: 10 m² Separate living and sleeping ... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 05) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar **Ocean Suite** (Code: 01O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar ## Ship Information ### MS EUROPA 2 All the promises of a yacht and the serenity of a small resort: on board the EUROPA 2, you can enjoy the highest level of casual luxury with a maximum of 500 guests.The ship has been awarded the coveted distinction of 5-stars-plus by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2019. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 516 | | Crew | 370 | | Gross Tonnage | 40,000.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Hamburg, Germany *Coordinates: 53.5534, 9.9922* Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St.... ### Portsmouth, UK *Coordinates: 50.8106, -1.091* Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a do... ### Dartmouth *Coordinates: 44.6701, -63.5775* Dartmouth is a former city and current community located in the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia, Canada. Dartmouth is located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour. Dartmouth has been nicknamed the City of Lakes, after the large number of lakes located within its boundaries. ### Falmouth *Coordinates: 50.1526, -5.06627* FalmouthHarbour is reputed to be the third largest natural harbor in the world.Originally known as Smithwick, Falmouth consisted of an alehouse and a Blacksmith's shop until Sir Walter Raleigh had the idea to convert this sleepy port into one of the principal seaports of the world. The town's fortification, PendennisCastle, now stands as the first line of welcome. You can take a pleasure boat excu... ### Portland *Coordinates: 50.5673, -2.44577* ### Boston/Massachusetts *Coordinates: 42.3589, -71.0578* Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and the 21st most populous city in the United States. The city proper covers 48.4 square miles with an estimated population of 692,600 in 2019, also making it the most populous city in New England. ### New York City, USA *Coordinates: 40.5776, -74.0125* New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ### Philadelphia, USA *Coordinates: 39.9516, -75.1638* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Also iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film "Rocky." ### Baltimore *Coordinates: 39.2943, -76.6143* Baltimore is a major city in Maryland with a long history as an important seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Today, this harbor area offers shops, upscale crab shacks and attractions like the Civil War–era warship the USS Constellation and the National Aquarium, showcasing thousands of marine cre... ### Charleston *Coordinates: 32.7931, -79.9413* Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water... ### Jacksonville *Coordinates: 30.3262, -81.6579* Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States as of 2020. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. ### Port Canaveral, Florida *Coordinates: 28.4104, -80.6188* Port Canaveral is a cruise, cargo, and naval port in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world with 4.5 million cruise passengers passing through during 2016. Over 6 million short tons of bulk cargo moves through each year. ### West Palm Beach, USA *Coordinates: 26.7153, -80.0534* ### Bimini, Bimini Islands *Coordinates: 25.7428, -79.2508* Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 210 km west-northwest of Nassau. The population is 1,988 as of the 2010 census. ### West Grand Bahama ### Nassau, New Providence Island *Coordinates: 25.048, -77.3554* Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. A popular cruise-ship stop, the city has a hilly landscape and is known for beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued G... ### Cozumel *Coordinates: 20.423, -86.9223* Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea ... ### Puerto Costa Maya *Coordinates: 19.1428, -96.1429* ### Progreso *Coordinates: 21.2844, -89.6633* Progreso is a port city on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a common stop for cruise ships, which dock at its landmark long pier. An oceanfront promenade, the Malecón, is lined with beaches and thatch-roofed restaurants. The Faro de Puerto Progreso, built in 1893, is an active lighthouse. The city is a gateway to the inland Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Dzibilchaltún. ### Galveston *Coordinates: 29.2889, -94.8382* ### New Orleans *Coordinates: 29.9532, -90.069* New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and st... ### Tampa *Coordinates: 27.9814, -82.4511* ### Miami *Coordinates: 25.7891, -80.204* Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ### Northwest Point Beach Northwest Point Beach ### La Romana *Coordinates: 18.4889, -68.954* ### San Juan, Puerto Rico *Coordinates: 18.4665, -66.1183* San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital and largest city, sits on the island's Atlantic coast. Its widest beach fronts the Isla Verde resort strip, known for its bars, nightclubs and casinos. Cobblestoned Old San Juan features colorful Spanish colonial buildings and 16th-century landmarks including El Morro and La Fortaleza, massive fortresses with sweeping ocean views, as well as the Paseo de la Princesa... ### Gustavia *Coordinates: 17.895, -62.8493* Gustavia is the main town and capital of the island of Saint Barthélemy. Originally called Le Carénage, it was renamed in honor of King Gustav III of Sweden. ### St. John's Saint John is a city on the Bay of Fundy, in New Brunswick, Canada. It’s known for the Reversing Rapids, a phenomenon caused by bay tides colliding with the Saint John River. Food and craft stalls fill the Saint John City Market, in an 1876 building. On a peninsula nearby, trails wind through Irving Nature Park’s salt marshes, volcanic rock and forests. The 1913 Imperial Theatre stages plays, conc... ### Roseau, Dominica *Coordinates: 15.3014, -61.3883* The Roseau River is a river in Dominica. It rises towards the south of the centre of the island, flowing southwest to reach the Caribbean Sea on the country's southwestern coast. The river runs through the nation's capital, Roseau. ### Pointe-à-Pitre *Coordinates: 16.2732, -61.4669* Pointe-à-Pitre is a city on the island of Grande-Terre, in Guadeloupe, a French-governed archipelago in the Caribbean. It's known for its lively markets, like the Marché de la Darse, where fishermen sell their catch from boats at the harbor. Cafes and colonial homes cluster around the grassy Place de la Victoire. The Saint-John Perse Museum features 19th-century Creole interiors and exhibits on th... ### Marigot *Coordinates: 13.9663, -61.0275* Marigot is the main town and capital in the French Collectivity of Saint Martin. ### Jost van Dyke Island *Coordinates: 18.4463, -64.7429* Jost Van Dyke is one of the main islands in the British Virgin Islands, which are part of a volcanic archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The island is known for its yacht anchorages, like the sheltered bay at Great Harbour. Casual bars and restaurants dot the sandy beaches here and at nearby White Bay. Bubbly Pool, a naturally foaming sea pool, is in the island’s northeast. ### British Virgin Islands, Great Britain *Coordinates: 18.4207, -64.64* ### Fort de France *Coordinates: 14.6161, -61.0588* Fort-de-France is the capital of the Caribbean island of Martinique, a French overseas territory. It’s known for colonial architecture, ornate iron balconies, tropical flowers and beaches. La Savane park has a statue of Napoleon I’s wife Joséphine, a native of the island. Exhibits at the Martinique Museum of Archaeology and Prehistory focus on the island’s history, especially the pre-Columbian per... ### Mayreau *Coordinates: 12.6412, -61.3896* Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines, with an area of about 0.46 sq. miles and a population of about 271. The population is centered in an unnamed village, located on Station Hill, a hilltop in the south-west of the island. It is an isolated community, accessible only by boat. ### St. Georges *Coordinates: 12.0561, -61.7488* St. George’s is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. George’s Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the whali... ### Kralendijk *Coordinates: 12.1507, -68.2767* Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for ... ### Oranjestad *Coordinates: 12.519, -70.037* Oranjestad is the capital of the Dutch island of Aruba, in the Caribbean Sea. Near the marina, the 18th-century Fort Zoutman and the Willem III Tower, formerly a lighthouse, house the Historical Museum, which chronicles the island’s past. The Archaeological Museum displays indigenous artifacts dating back as far as 2500 B.C. Along the waterfront, L.G. Smith Boulevard is dotted with boutiques and s... ### Cartagena, Colombia *Coordinates: 10.4175, -75.5334* Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### El Porvenir, Panama *Coordinates: 9.5566, -78.9785* Gaigirgordub, called El Porvenir until July 1, 2016, is the capital of the Panamanian comarca of Guna Yala. The settlement is located on a small island and contains a landing strip, a museum, a hotel, government offices, and an artisans' cooperative. There is also a small beach. ### Panama Canal ### Panama City *Coordinates: 8.99427, -79.5188* Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the At... ### Quepos, Costa Rica *Coordinates: 9.414, -84.1938* Quepos is a town on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. It’s known as a gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park. The park’s mangroves, lagoons and beach-lined rainforests shelter howler, white-faced and squirrel monkeys. Nearby sandy stretches include Playa Espadilla and Playa Biesanz. Northwest of town, the Damas Island mangrove estuary is home to wildlife including caimans, snakes and iguanas. ### Marina Flamingo ### Puerto Quetzal *Coordinates: 13.9206, -90.7878* Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. ### Acajutla, El Salvador *Coordinates: 13.5882, -89.8324* Acajutla is a seaport city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. The city is located at 13°35′24″N 89°50′01″W on the Pacific coast of Central America and is El Salvador's principal seaport from which a large portion of the nation's exports of coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru are shipped. ### Puntarenas, Costa Rica Puntarenas is a port town on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Its Casa de la Cultura is a cultural center with a theater and art gallery. On the main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, Parque Marino del Pacífico includes an aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles and crocodiles. The town beach, Playa Puntarenas, is backed by shops and cafes. Southeast of town, Playa Doña Ana is a beach known... ### Isla Tortuga ### Puerto Jimenez ### San Blas *Coordinates: 9.23886, -78.2248* The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 365 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal. A part of the comarca Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the Kuna people. ### Puerto Limon, Costa Rica *Coordinates: 9.98942, -83.0374* Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community. ### Isla de Providencia *Coordinates: 13.3388, -81.3729* ### Georgetown, Grand Cayman *Coordinates: 19.3022, -81.3857* George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands. It lies in the west of the largest island, Grand Cayman. It’s known as a financial hub and a port of call for cruise ships. Tax-free shops cluster around Cardinal Avenue. The Cayman Islands National Museum is housed in a 19th-century building on Harbour Drive. It contains displays on local history, culture and wildlife. ### Ocho Rios, Jamaica *Coordinates: 18.4057, -77.0967* Ocho Rios is a port town on the north coast of Jamaica. A former fishing village, it’s now a resort with a cruise ship harbor and a busy bay beach that’s lined with hotels. The surrounding parish of Saint Ann is home to rainforest, rivers and waterfalls. Dunn’s River Falls is a terraced, 180m mountain waterfall with lagoon pools, surrounded by trees. ### Port Antonio, Jamaica *Coordinates: 18.1713, -76.4476* Port Antonio is a city on Jamaica’s northeast coast and the capital of Portland Parish. It’s known as a gateway to nearby tropical jungles, mountains and waterfalls. In the John Crow Mountains, Reach Falls flows into a river pool. Near Hope Bay, Somerset Falls flows on the grounds of a former plantation. In the east, the Blue Lagoon is known for its blue waters, fed by the Caribbean Sea and underg... ### Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic *Coordinates: 19.8009, -70.69* San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf course. The city’s old colonial-era center is dominated by the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish fortress that now houses historical and military artifac... ### Grand Turk, Turks *Coordinates: 21.4603, -71.1414* Grand Turk Island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s dotted with the remains of salt ponds and windmills from the island’s sea salt industry, prevalent from the 17th to 20th century. The 19th-century Grand Turk Lighthouse is perched on a rocky bluff in the north. Beaches with clear water ring the island, which is home to wild horses and donkeys. ### Key West *Coordinates: 24.5551, -81.78* Key West, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches. ### San Miguel de Cozumel ### Bridgetown, Barbados *Coordinates: 13.1132, -59.5988* Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is a port city on the island’s southwest coast. It's known for its British colonial architecture, 17th-century Garrison and horseracing track. Near the central National Heroes Square, which fringes the Constitution River, Nidhe Israel Synagogue and its museum explore the island’s Jewish history. Carlisle Bay is home to 6 shipwreck dive sites, Browne’s Beach and... ### Willemstad *Coordinates: 12.1167, -68.9333* Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. It’s known for its old town center, with pastel-colored colonial architecture. The floating Queen Emma Bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods across Sint Anna Bay. By the water is the 19th-century Rif Fort, now housing a shopping center. City restaurants serve dishes influenced by the island's mostly Dutch and Afro... ### Mindelo Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ### Porto Novo, Santo Antao *Coordinates: 6.4973, 2.6051* ### Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma *Coordinates: 28.684, -17.7646* Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital city of the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture, cobbled streets and busy port. A former convent hosts the Museum of the Island of La Palma, with an art collection and exhibits on natural history and ethnography. The Naval Museum is in a replica of Christopher Columbus's 15th-century Santa Maria sailing ... ### Santa Cruz de Tenerife *Coordinates: 28.4636, -16.2518* Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza d... ### Puerto de la Estaca *Coordinates: 27.7867, -17.9019* Puerto de la Estaca ### San Sebastian *Coordinates: 28.0922, -17.1119* San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialti... ### Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ### Agadir *Coordinates: 30.4, -9.6* Agadir is a major city in Morocco. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River ### Casablanca *Coordinates: 33.5889, -7.6089* Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca. ### Tangier, Morocco Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-sty... ### Portimao, Portugal *Coordinates: 37.1376, -8.5344* Portimão is a port city in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. It’s known for its old quarter, busy marina and proximity to many beaches. Museu de Portimão is housed in a restored 19th-century cannery, with displays on local history. The Gothic-style Nossa Senhora da Conceição church has azulejo tiles. To the south are Rocha Beach, backed by ochre cliffs, and the medieval Fort of Santa Catari... ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a city open to the sea and carefully planned with 18th-century elegance. Its founder is said to be the legendary Ulysses, but the theory of an original Phoenician settlement is probably more realistic. Known in Portugal as Lisboa, the city was inhabited by the Romans, Visigoths and, beginning in the 8th century, the Moors. Much of the 16th century was a period of... ### Cadiz, Spain *Coordinates: 36.5299, -6.29241* Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. ### Funchal *Coordinates: 32.6448, -16.9097* Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection ... ### Ponta Delgada/Sao Miguel *Coordinates: 37.7804, 25.497* Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The striking, 3-arched city gates and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian are near the harbor. The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope houses a revered image of Christ. The Carlos Machado Museum offers diverse artifacts of Azorean culture. The city is a gateway to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, to... ### Praia da Vitoria *Coordinates: 38.7339, -27.0647* Praia da Vitória is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. With a population of 21,035, the second largest administrative authority on the island of Terceira, it covers an area of 161.27 square kilometres, that extends from the northern coast halfway into the interior. ### Leixoes (Porto), Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### La Coruna *Coordinates: 43.3715, -8.39597* La Coruсa, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name “Galicia” is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who around the 6th century BC occupied the region a... ### Gijon *Coordinates: 43.5453, -5.66193* Gijón began as a fishing village nearly 3,000 years ago, according to the records of the Campa Torres Archaeological and Nature Reserve in Gijón. Today the city is an important port on the Atlantic coast of Spain. The historic fishing village, known as Cimadevilla, is located on a penninsula that divides the port in half. The village is the main tourist attraction of the city. Most of the str... ### Bilbao/Spain *Coordinates: 43.257, -2.92344* Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives ... ### La Pallice, La Rochelle, France *Coordinates: 46.1656, -1.20009* La Pallice is the commercial deep-water port of La Rochelle, France. During the Fall of France, on 19 June 1940, approximately 6,000 Polish soldiers in exile under the command of Stanisław Sosabowski ### Bordeaux *Coordinates: 44.8374, -0.576144* Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux's origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine's Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region's red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation's capital: in 187... ### Brest *Coordinates: 48.3906, -4.4869* Brest (French pronunciation: [bʁɛst] (About this soundlisten);[3] Breton pronunciation: [bʀest][4]) is a port city in the Finistère département in Brittany. Located in a sheltered bay not far from the western tip of the peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France,[5] Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon. ### St. Malo, France *Coordinates: 48.6482, -2.02609* Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s ho... ### Honfleur/France *Coordinates: 49.4188, 0.233262* Honfleur is a city in the department of Calvados, in northern France's Normandy region. It's on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel. The Vieux-Bassin (old harbor), lined with 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, has been a subject for artists including Claude Monet and native son Eugène Boudin. Nearby is 15th-century St. Catherine's Church, a vaulted timber structure erected b... ### Antwerp, Belgium *Coordinates: 51.2206, 4.39972* Antwerp is a port city on Belgium’s River Scheldt, with history dating to the Middle Ages. In its center, the centuries-old Diamond District houses thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Antwerp’s Flemish Renaissance architecture is typified by the Grote Markt, a central square in the old town. 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