Western Caribbean

The heart of modern cruising beats in Miami. So, what better place to begin or end your Southern Crossing! Consider spending an extra day at one of the area’s famous beach hotels

Forming a British Overseas Territory, this archipelago consists of around 40 low-lying islands southeast of the Bahamas. Grand Turk is the second most populated, even at scarcely seven square miles.
The oldest known residents were the Arawak-speaking Taino people, and it is believed they traded salt which formed naturally when the sea water entered shallow inland ponds and evaporated in the sun. Indeed British colonists from Bermuda arrived in the late seventeenth century to collect the salt, and they modified the system. There’s still plenty of evidence of the low stone walls used to compartment off the salt pans across the islands, not least at the Salt House museum next to Town Salina.

Discover shops filled with local crafts and foreign imports. Laze in the sun on a glorious beach. Or opt for a tour exploring Jamaica’s beautiful rivers and waterfalls. Montego Bay has it all!

Considered both an American and a Caribbean nation, diminutive English-speaking Belize lies on the eastern side of Central America with Guatemala and Mexico for neighbours. A real blend of influence.
Coastal capital Belize City mixes its world-famous, mystical Mayan heritage with an exciting Creole culture that ensures tasty food and lively music all year round.

Cozumel’s coral reefs are among the world’s top diving sites. For those who prefer to keep their head above water, there are archaeological excursions to ancient Maya ruins.

The heart of modern cruising beats in Miami. So, what better place to begin or end your Southern Crossing! Consider spending an extra day at one of the area’s famous beach hotels