9 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting Ocho Rios, Willemstad Curacao, Oranjestad Aruba, Santa Marta Colombia, Cartagena Colombia, Panama Canal, Panama City · Aboard MSC Explora Journeys on the MSC Explora 3
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| Cruise line | MSC Explora Journeys |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Explora 3 |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $7,860 per person |
| Year built | 2026 |
| Guests | 1473 |
| Cabins | 463 |
| Crew | 640 |
| Length | 268 m |
| Beam | 32 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.
Ocho Rios puts Jamaica’s north coast within easy reach, where rainforest, rivers and the Caribbean meet. At Dunn’s River Falls, tiered limestone steps carry cool water toward the sea; visitors can climb with a guide. Explore Fern Gully, a shaded road winding through lush vegetation. Or settle beside the sea for jerk chicken and a view of the blue horizon.
Willemstad is one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive ports, built around the deep inlet of St. Anna Bay. Punda and Otrobanda showcase Dutch colonial architecture and form part of the city’s UNESCO-listed historic area. Walk across the Queen Emma Bridge, a floating pontoon span linking the two districts. Beyond the harbor, Curaçao offers sheltered coves, clear water and beaches for an unhurried afternoon.
Oranjestad makes a striking first impression: Dutch gables in Caribbean colors line streets beside a busy harbor. Beyond the waterfront, the capital’s compact center rewards a walk, with shops, cafés and landmarks including Fort Zoutman. Aruba’s dry, sunlit landscape feels close at hand, while beaches and clear water are an easy ride away. Come ashore for a relaxed city stroll, then choose whether to linger over lunch or head for the coast.
Santa Marta sits between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range. Founded in 1525, it is Colombia’s oldest surviving city and a gateway to Tayrona National Natural Park. Explore the historic center, visit the Tairona Gold Museum, or follow the coast toward beaches and fishing villages. Inland, Minca offers cooler air, coffee farms, and mountain views.
A short ride from Cartagena’s cruise port brings you to its UNESCO-listed historic centre and handsome colonial streets. Inside the old walls, flower-draped balconies, shaded plazas and broad stone lanes lead to cafés, churches and lively markets. Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress built to defend the harbor, then explore colorful Getsemaní. Come early, before the midday heat settles over the plazas, and save time for a cool drink beside the Caribbean.
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.
Published August 21, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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