DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
May 07, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | 6,097 |
6,480 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
May 07, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | 6,097 |
6,480 |
ITINERARY
Belize City
Day 1
Belize offers a captivating blend of ancient civilizations, rainforest
trails and wild landscapes. Pristine cayes dot the 200-mile coast,
luring you to Caribbean bliss, while the secrets of the ancient Maya
are revealed at Lamanai, showcasing their architectural genius. Nearby,
in the Maya Mountains, is the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the
world's only jaguar sanctuary, also home to pumas, deer, howler monkeys
and tapirs.
Day at sea
Day 2
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Day 3
Georgetown, Grand Cayman is renowned for its award-winning beaches,
including Seven Mile Beach with its coral sands, crystal waters and
upscale resorts. Local cuisine stars fresh fish, shellfish, fritters,
chowders and the rum-based "Cayman Mama" cocktail. The Caribbean Aviary
showcases the national Cayman parrot among exotic birds, while Stingray
City and the Cayman Turtle Centre provide swimming and snorkelling with
either stingrays or turtles.
Montego Bay
Day 4
Montego Bay, Jamaica's second-largest city, blends relaxation and
cultural immersion with some of Jamaica's best beaches. Gloucester
Avenue, the Hip Strip, features shops, restaurants and bars with
duty-free shopping at The Shoppes at Rose Hall. Local cuisine
highlights include jerk specialities, Blue Mountain coffee and Appleton
Estate rum. Beyond the city lie rainforests with waterfalls and coral
reefs for snorkelling at Doctor's Cave Beach.
Port Antonio
Great Inagua Island, Man of War Bay
Day 6
Great Inagua, the southernmost island of the Bahamas, remains untouched
by mass tourism. Its main industry is salt from salt ponds teeming with
pink algae and brine shrimp, making the Bahamas' national bird, West
Indian flamingos, the pinkest in the world. Inagua National Park is a
birders' paradise, hosting the world's largest breeding colony of West
Indian flamingos. Visitors can also snorkel and explore the reefs in
Man O’ War Bay.
Long Island, Clarence Town
Day 7
The small Clarence Town is the gateway to Long Island. Aside from a
harbour and a couple of restaurants, the town's attractions include Gun
Hill and St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. Nearby, the
remarkable Hamilton’s Cave, the largest cave system in the
Bahamas, showcases exquisite stalactites and stalagmites, while
Dean’s Blue Hole, the world's second-deepest saltwater
sinkhole, adds to the natural wonders of the area.
Exuma Island, Staniel Cay
Day 8
Compass Cay, in the Exumas, stands out for exhilarating shark
encounters where visitors can swim with docile nurse sharks. The Exumas
are a stunning archipelago of 365 islands, known for their enchanting
sapphire-blue waters visible even from space. Divided into Great Exuma,
Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays, must-visit spots include Big Major
Cay, home to the famous swimming pigs.
EXPEDITION ACTIVITES
Meet the Swimming Pigs with your SH Expedition Team
Included
Meet the playful swimming pigs as they frolic along the shore and in
the crystal-clear waters
Explore the famous underwater cave from the James Bond movie
"Thunderball"
Unwind at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club with a refreshing drink in hand
Nassau
Day 9
Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, is a sunny and lively destination
famous for beaches, such as Cable Beach and Nirvana Beach. Its rich
history dating back to 1670 is told at The Pirates of Nassau Museum
with tales of Blackbeard and Edward Teach, and the Pompey Museum of
slavery. The pastel-coloured buildings are home to shops, restaurants,
bars alongside the Fish Market and the Straw Market, thick with straw
crafts and tourist trinkets.
Fort Lauderdale
Day 10
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, dubbed the Venice of America due to its 300
miles of canals and waterways, is a major cruise port with vibrant
energy, white sandy beaches and year-round ocean swimming. Hugh Taylor
Birch State Park mangrove trails offer eco-kayaking while airboat tours
through the Everglades offer sightings of alligators and flamingos.
Beyond natural beauty, Las Olas Boulevard offers a lively scene with
restaurants, shops and nightlife.
SH Vega (Luxury Expedition, 152-guests)
Making her maiden voyage in April 2022, our 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
Our brand new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port
- All meals onboard
- Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages
available 24-hours per day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and
guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port
of call (Kayaking not included, bookable for a fee on board)
- Standard WiFi. Premium Wifi available and bookable on board for a fee
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes