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Colón to Bridgetown

Venture from Colombia to the quiet solitude of the Caribbean’s southern islands during this 11-day cruise. Explore a restored Spanish colonial house and master the art of professional Colombian coffee tasting during a delicious tour near Cartagena’s Old City. Ride mountain bikes along centuries-old Aruban donkey trails near Oranjestad. Feed ostriches, cradle massive ostrich eggs, or trace your fingers along ancient coral walls inside the Hato Caves near Willemstad on Curaçao. Search for pelicans, blue herons and pink flamingos among the mangroves in Lac Bay National Park near Kralendijk on Bonaire. Dive among schools of reef fish in turquoise waters off the coast of Grenada or dine on local Creole shellfish with plantain-rich mangú, spicy rice and island lager in St. George’s. Sail away to remote, white-sand beaches or shop among locals in Union Island’s authentic fruit market near Bequia on St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

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Day 1: Colón

Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.

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Day 3: Cartagena

Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.

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Day 4: Santa Marta

Romantic Santa Marta has it all: history (Colombia’s oldest city), natural beauty (from gentle bays and beaches to the highest coastal mountain range in the world), and its very own celebrity. Simon Bolivar (“The Liberator”) is known as the George Washington of South America, and this was his Mount Vernon. Visit his beautiful estate or head to one of the two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves nearby.

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Day 6: Oranjestad

Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just … take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.

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Day 7: Willemstad

Savor the pastel colors of the historic UNESCO site Old Town and the way the elaborate Dutch gables cut baroque curlicues from the sky. It’s the perfect appetizer for a day of watersports or an adventure below ground at the magical Hato Caves—filled with eerie limestone formations and ancient petroglyphs.

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Day 10: St. George's

Inhale the intoxicating aroma of the “Isle of Spice” as your eyes feast on what is widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Spend the day on 2-mile-long Grand Anse beach, and before you go, a taste of nutmeg ice cream is a must.

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Day 11: Mayreau

With fewer than 300 inhabitants and miles of secluded beaches, it's easy to feel as if you're on your own private island. Saline Bay is a delightful anchorage that separates the Caribbean from the Atlantic - and a perfect place to play with some of the toys from the Watersports Platform.

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Day 12: Bridgetown

Jolly old England comes to life in the city and its garrison, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further afield, you’ll find historic sugar plantations and the fairyland magic of Harrison’s Cave.