19 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan Island, Puerto Limon, Bocas del Toro, Panama Canal, Panama City, Manta, Callao-Lima, Pisco, Coquimbo, Valparaiso-Santiago · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Quest
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Quest |
| Duration | 19 nights |
| Port calls | 13 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $8,839 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 794 |
| Cabins | 361 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
Cozumel, off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, pairs clear Caribbean water with a lively island town. San Miguel de Cozumel offers cafés, shops and a waterfront promenade within easy reach of the cruise piers. Beyond town, reef excursions reveal why divers travel here, while San Gervasio preserves the island’s Mayan history. Choose a beach day, a guided snorkel or a drive around the coast; each shows a different side of Cozumel.
Belize City is the country’s largest city and maritime gateway, set on the Caribbean coast. It stands at the mouth of Haulover Creek, where cruise ships anchor offshore. Tenders bring visitors to the Fort Street Tourism Village. From here, explore colonial-era landmarks and local markets, or travel inland to Maya sites and cave systems. Belize’s barrier reef offers excellent options for snorkelling and diving.
Roatán, the largest of Honduras’s Bay Islands, sits beside the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second-largest barrier reef system. That proximity makes clear water and coral gardens the island’s chief attractions, whether you snorkel or dive. Follow the coast between West End’s lively shops and West Bay’s broad, pale-sand beach. For a quieter view of island life, head east toward villages, mangroves, and viewpoints above the Caribbean.
Puerto Limón is Costa Rica’s Caribbean gateway, where Afro-Caribbean heritage meets a lush tropical coast. Visit Cahuita National Park for coral reefs and rainforest trails, or travel inland through banana country toward the jungle. Limón’s markets and waterfront offer a closer look at the region’s food, music and daily life. For a longer excursion, explore Tortuguero’s canals by boat and watch for wildlife in the Caribbean lowlands.
Bocas del Toro is a Caribbean archipelago where rainforest meets clear water and coral reefs. Your first stop is likely Isla Colón, home to Bocas Town, the islands’ hub for cafés, markets, and water taxis. From here, boats reach Red Frog Beach and Bastimentos Island National Marine Park. Spend your time snorkeling, exploring mangrove channels, or enjoying lunch beside the sea.
Few journeys change your sense of scale like a passage through the Panama Canal. This 50-mile waterway links the Atlantic and Pacific, lifting ships through locks and across Gatun Lake. Watch the gates close, water rise, and a vast vessel move within inches of concrete walls. On deck, the engineering is the spectacle; beyond it, rainforest edges the route. Bring binoculars, and stay outside for the crossing.
Balboa sits at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, where ocean-going ships begin their passage between continents. From the port, Panama City’s skyline rises beyond the canal’s working waters. Visit Casco Viejo for restored colonial streets, independent cafés and views across the bay. Or follow the Amador Causeway toward the Biomuseo and sweeping views of ships awaiting transit. Balboa rewards travelers who look beyond the canal to a capital shaped by trade, history and the sea.
Manta is Ecuador’s principal Pacific port, where fresh tuna signals a city shaped by the sea. Visit the fish market, then explore the waterfront and discover how fishing built Manta’s identity. Nearby Montecristi is famed for Ecuadorian toquilla-straw hats, often mistakenly called Panama hats. Choose a Pacific beach escape, or linger over grilled seafood before returning to the ship.
Callao is Peru’s working maritime gateway, but its appeal extends beyond the harbour. From here, Lima’s historic centre and museums are within reach. In Callao, explore the imposing Real Felipe Fortress, built to defend the port, then visit La Punta for Pacific views. Stay for ceviche and discover a city shaped by trade, naval history and the ocean.
Pisco is Peru’s gateway to a stark coast where desert, ocean and wildlife meet. Nearby Paracas offers boat trips to the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions, Humboldt penguins and seabirds gather. The peninsula’s Paracas Candelabra, etched into a sandy hillside, is best seen from the water. In town, discover the grape brandy that shares Pisco’s name; the celebrated Nazca Lines lie farther inland to the south.
Coquimbo opens onto a broad Pacific bay, where fishing boats share the water with visiting ships. Its working-port character feels distinct from neighbouring La Serena, whose colonial churches and long beaches lie just north. Climb to the Cross of the Third Millennium for sweeping coastal views, then seek fresh seafood along the waterfront. Inland, the Elqui Valley’s pisco distilleries and clear skies make an appealing day trip.
Valparaíso is Chile’s most characterful port, a steep-sided city rising above the Pacific in a mosaic of color. Ride a historic funicular into the hills, where murals, stairways and bright houses reward unhurried exploration. In the UNESCO-listed historic quarter, grand 19th-century architecture recalls the era when ships rounded Cape Horn. Visit La Sebastiana, poet Pablo Neruda’s house, then return to the waterfront for fresh seafood and broad Pacific views.
Published September 22, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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