Itinerary
- Day 1
Bridgetown
Your Caribbean cruise kicks off in Bridgetown, Barbados. After landing, you'll be picked up and taken straight to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht where the voyage begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Bridgetown - Day 2
Bequia Island
Bequia Island shows up on your itinerary next, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The island has a quieter feel with secluded beaches and local culture. You'll get to wander around untouched stretches of sand and spend time in natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Bequia Island
Landmarks/POIs Bequia Island - Day 3
Mayreau
Mayreau is tiny, just over 250 people living there, making it one of the Grenadines' quietest spots. Head up to Station Hill where the village sits with its small church and community center. The views across the islands and the reef waters are really something.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Mayreau
Landmarks/POIs Mayreau Station Hill Tobago Cays - Day 4
At Sea
Today's a sea day. You'll stay on the yacht and take in views from the deck. The ship has stylish spaces to relax in, an aqua pool, a wellness zone, and you can have meals outside. It's a chance to slow down and enjoy the voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax on board luxury yacht with access to aqua pool, wellness zone, and al fresco dining
- Day 5
Bonaire to Willemstad
Kralendijk, Bonaire's capital, comes into view with colorful buildings and heritage architecture. The beaches here are good for swimming, and snorkeling and hiking are popular if you want to be active. By evening you'll set sail again, heading for Willemstad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Kralendijk, Bonaire
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Hiking
Landmarks/POIs Kralendijk Bonaire - Day 6
Willemstad
Willemstad, Curacao's capital, is a port city with lots of character. You'll find a real mix of culture, history, and colorful architecture throughout. The Punda and Otrobanda districts are connected by the famous Queen Emma Bridge, and both are worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Willemstad
Landmarks/POIs Willemstad Queen Emma Bridge Punda Otrobanda - Day 7
Oranjestad
Oranjestad in Aruba blends old and new. You can walk around streets with boutiques and interesting buildings. The green Stadhuis (City Hall) is worth seeing, and there's the Aloe Museum and Factory which has been around since 1890.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Oranjestad
Optional Activities
- Visit Aloe Museum and Factory
Landmarks/POIs Oranjestad Stadhuis (City Hall) Aloe Museum and Factory - Day 8
Santa Marta
Santa Marta, Colombia, is where you'll arrive next. This city goes back to 1525 and was Colombia's first Spanish settlement. It has nice beaches and an active city vibe mixed with significant history and cultural spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Santa Marta
Landmarks/POIs Santa Marta - Day 9
Cartagena de Indias
Cartagena de Indias combines colonial charm with contemporary energy. The walled Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site with narrow stone streets, cultural activities, and good food throughout. The historic architecture is really well preserved.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Cartagena de Indias
Landmarks/POIs Cartagena de Indias Walled Old Town - Day 10
San Blas Archipelago
The San Blas archipelago has 378 islands sitting northwest of Panama in the Caribbean. You'll experience largely untouched nature and traditional Kuna culture. This autonomous territory, known as Kuna Yala, offers a genuine look at local ways of living.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore San Blas Archipelago
Optional Activities
- Meet native Kuna people
Landmarks/POIs San Blas Archipelago - Day 11
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal comes next, and you'll pass through it on your yacht. This engineering feat cuts travel time significantly between the Pacific and Caribbean. From on board, you can watch how the system works and appreciate the historical significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transit through Panama Canal
Landmarks/POIs Panama Canal - Day 12
Panama City
After breakfast, you'll head into Panama City on the Pacific side. Casco Viejo is the historic center with cobblestoned streets and colonial buildings worth exploring. By afternoon, you'll head back to the yacht to continue toward Panama and Costa Rica's west coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Panama City
- Explore Casco Viejo
Landmarks/POIs Panama City Casco Viejo - Day 13
Pearl Islands
The Pearl Islands sit on Panama's Pacific coast in the Gulf of Panama. There are roughly 200 islands and islets, with many being small or uninhabited. Beaches here are great, and the coral reefs attract colorful tropical fish and other marine life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Pearl Islands
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Beach activities
Landmarks/POIs Pearl Islands - Day 14
Darién National Park
Darien National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning around 5,750 square kilometers along the Panama-Colombia border. The landscape varies from sandy beaches to tropical forests. The area supports exceptional wildlife and is home to indigenous communities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Darién National Park
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Darién National Park - Day 15
Cebaco Island
Cebaco Island sits in Veraguas province and is part of Coiba Island National Park's buffer zone. It's Panama's third-largest island with about 500 residents. The beaches here are really nice, making it a good stop on the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Cebaco Island
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
Landmarks/POIs Cebaco Island - Day 16
Golfito Bay
Golfito Bay is a gulf within a gulf, surrounded by mangroves from Corcovado and Piedras Blancas national parks. This hidden spot has incredible biodiversity where the Costa Rican jungle meets the ocean. It's ideal if you want to do nature activities and see wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Golfito Bay
Optional Activities
- Eco-adventures
- Boating
- Surfing
- Outdoor activities
Landmarks/POIs Golfito Bay Corcovado National Park Piedras Blancas National Park - Day 17
Quepos
Quepos is a busy harbor town and popular spot for sport fishing. It's also the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, a tropical inlet with rainforest behind it. The town has shifted from banana plantations to focusing on eco-tourism and outdoor activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Quepos
Optional Activities
- Sport fishing
- Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
Landmarks/POIs Quepos Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 18
Nicoya Peninsula - Isla Tortuga
The Cura National Wildlife Refuge and Farm sits on the Nicoya Peninsula. It was Costa Rica's first private wildlife refuge and combines cattle ranching with tropical fruit farming in a sustainable way. Isla Tortuga is next, with pristine beaches, palm trees, and clear turquoise water perfect for relaxing, hiking, or snorkeling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Curá National Wildlife Refuge and Farm
- Explore Isla Tortuga
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Curá National Wildlife Refuge and Farm Nicoya Peninsula Isla Tortuga - Day 19
Puerto Caldera
Your time on the Emerald Cruises yacht wraps up at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. You'll say goodbye to the crew and other passengers, then head to the airport for your flight home or to continue exploring elsewhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Caldera
