Splendor, 14 Nights Sapphire Sea Dreams ex Miami to Galveston

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Willemstad, Curaçao
Discover a touch of old Amsterdam transported to an island paradise. Pastel-hued buildings decorate the waterfront of this very Dutch Caribbean island. Don’t miss a visit to the colorful floating market, just a short walk from the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. A World Heritage site, the Punda district preserves hundreds of buildings as national monuments including Fort Amsterdam, the Governor’s Palace, Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, one of the first synagogue’s in the New World, and the waterfront’s colorful Penha building.

Oranjestad, Aruba
While the city exhibits beautiful examples of both Dutch and Spanish architecture, it is now a Dutch city, taking its name from the Dutch royal house of Orange, and became the capital Aruba in 1979. When not heading for the famed beaches, the first spot most visitors enjoy is Wilhelmina Park, a lovely tropical garden by the waterfront, great for catching the Caribbean breezes. From here, travel on to the Archaeological Museum of Aruba or the Numismatic Museum of Aruba. The first offers an historical perspective; the latter, a fascinating display of coins from over 400 countries. Fort Zoutman (1796) is the oldest example of Dutch architecture on the island. In 1867, Willem III tower was added. Not only an excellent vantage point for photos, the fort also hosts music festivals and craft fairs.

Kralendijk, Bonaire
Just 50 miles north of Venezuela, Bonaire is part of the Netherlands Antilles, which includes St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Saba and Curacao. In 1951, the first hotel opened on Bonaire, and tourism has been the dominant industry ever since. With a dazzling array of fish and coral reefs and spectacularly clear water (100-ft visibility), Bonaire offers some of the best dive spots in the Caribbean.


Montego Bay, on the northwest coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. It is Jamaica's second-largest city and a thriving port. Montego Bay has some excellent examples of Georgian architecture, a style emphasizing classic proportions. Outside Montego Bay lie several splendid plantations and great houses that are a reminder of a time when sugar, the Caribbean's boom crop, generated great fortunes for Jamaica's large landholders.

George Town, Cayman Islands
Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands in 1503 and named them Las Tortugas, because the only inhabitants found were turtles. By 1530, they were known as the Caymanas, meaning "crocodile" in Carib. Although Sir Francis Drake visited the islands in 1568, they did not come under British rule until 1670. The Caymanians are descendants of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh seamen who settled the islands and later intermarried with Jamaican immigrants.

Roatán, Honduras
Warm Caribbean waters with excellent diving, white sand beaches, and tropical sunsets are some of the attractions of the Bay Islands. Roatan’s major source of income is tourism, particularly because of SCUBA diving attractions. The underwater environment is rich and extensive with reefs surrounding the islands, often within swimming distance of the shore. Caves and caverns are a common feature, with a variety of sponge and the best collection of pillar coral.

Progresso, Mexico
The town of Progreso is a new port option not exploited yet by mass market, large-sized ships. It is strategically located and the original gate to the Maya World Merida city, some 23 miles from Progreso’s city center. Its beaches are pristine and clean, and the shallowness of the waters makes swimming and sunbathing divine. Merida State capital, a 25 minute drive from Progreso, is the largest city in southeastern Mexico and one of the most traditional tourist cities in Mexico.

Galveston, Texas
Sitting on a barrier island near the northern end of Texas’s coastline, Galveston offers a unique blend of well-preserved Victorian architecture and Gulf Coast beaches. Gain an appreciation for Galveston’s late 19th-century glory days by strolling the Strand, where elaborate brick facades front chic boutiques, gift shops and eateries. At the three pyramids of Moody Gardens, get up-close views of marine animals, enjoy a remarkable rainforest adventure and be intrigued by the mysteries of science. Take in a plethora of museums dedicated to Galveston’s historic seaport history, WWII naval vessels, railroads – even offshore oil exploration. And bring a Texas-sized appetite to waterfront restaurants that feature the finest Gulf seafood.