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Day 1  

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Departs: 20:00


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Day 2  

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Kora La

You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. It offers a pan-Asian selection of curries and noodle dishes, a separate sushi menu, plus bespoke dishes created by master chef Ian Pengelley exclusively for Marella Cruises. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Latitude 53

The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat and fish. The menu stars various cuts of steak, including the Porterhouse for two – and you can watch the chef cook yours on the open grill. Or you can create your own surf and turf with a selection of meats and seafood. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Day 3  

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

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Time in port: 08:00 - 16:00


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Veragua Rainforest Experience

On this tour, you’ll go one step further than simply walking through the rainforest, getting a real insight into the research that goes on behind the scenes. The National Institute of Biodiversity is a world-renowned research and conservation organisation that discovers never-seen-before wildlife each year. Today, you’ll pay the centre a visit to find out what happens on a daily basis. It all kicks off with a hike through the Veragua Rainforest. You’ll discover some of the newest protected areas, passing through snake, butterfly and frog exhibitions. Next up, you’ll climb onboard an aerial tram, gliding through the rainforest canopy and enjoying panoramic views of the jungle below. Check out the 300-year-old trees and exotic wildlife as a guide fills you in on their stories. You’ll disembark at the river to head off on the ‘trail of the giants’ – so-called because of the sky-high trees that line the paths. You can also look forward to a photo stop at the 65-foot Puma Waterfall.

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Adventure Canal & Veragua Rainforest Experience

If you want a closer look at the exotic Costa Rican wildlife, this is the perfect way to spend a day. To begin with you’ll visit the Tortuguero Canals, a labyrinth of lakes and channels that wind their way through the Tortuguero National Park. The scenery here is nothing short of spectacular. Cue twisting branches overhanging with vines, and bamboo stalks lined up like soldiers along the water’s edge. As you move through the canals, look out for monkeys, toucans and herons. You may even spot a croc or two lurking in the undergrowth. After your water-based tour, you’ll head to the Veragua Rainforest. Here, state-of-the-art aerial trams await you, ready to whisk you high into the air for unspoiled views over the virgin rainforest below. You’ll also get to see it all on foot, with a guided trek through the snake, frog and butterfly exhibitions. These sections are run and protected by the National Institute of Biodiversity, a conservation organisation that discovers new wildlife every year. The tour ends with a behind-the-scenes look at the works of the INBio, and you’ll visit the organisation’s centre to check out some of the latest finds.

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Costa Rican Amazons' River Tour

This tour gives you a good look at Costa Rica’s rich wildlife. You’ll visit the Tortuguero Canals – dubbed ‘the Costa Rican Amazon’. This network of lakes and channels runs all the way from the south to the north of the Tortuguero National Park, and the whole area is brimming with wildlife. As you glide through the waters on a two-hour boat ride, your expert guide will point out capuchin monkeys, giant spiders, sloths and iguanas. You might even spot a few crocs lurking in the water. Keep an eye out for birdlife, too – there are over 300 species in these parts, and you can see everything from toucans and jacanas to oropendulas and herons hiding among the greenery. The exotic flora and fauna of the region is another highlight, and you’ll get the inside scoop on the different species and their history. When your boat ride comes to an end, fruits and water are laid on to help you refuel.

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Day 4  

Gatun Lake, Panama

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Time in port: 06:00 - 11:00
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Colon, Panama

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Time in port: 15:00 - 19:00


Day 5  

Cartagena, Colombia

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Time in port: 13:00 - 20:00


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Historic Cartagena - Old City Walking Tour

You’ll come face-to-face with some of Cartagena’s showpieces on this tour and see why it’s old town is a UNESCO World heritage site, Things kick off with a photo stop visit to the San Felipe de Barajas. The construction of this huge fort began in 1536, and lasted for over a hundred years. But the star attraction is inside the chunky walls of the old city. Explore the Dungeons - originally built to store provisions for the troops. Now-a-days they are home to a handicraft market selling brightly decorated cloth, woodwork & woven bags made by some of the locals. Next, tour the winding streets to see the Colonial buildings, ancient churches and pretty squares. To top off your visit, head to the beautiful San Pedro Claver Church, moving on from here there'll be an opportunity to take photographs of San Francisco Javier Bastion, one of the city’s many fortifications.

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Cartagena by Horse & Carriage

See the city of Cartagena in the same way wealthy aristocrats would have once done, from the comfort of a horse and carriage. You’ll tour the streets of the old walled city, stopping to admire cobbled courtyards, flower-bedecked balconies and baroque churches. This place is home to some of the best-preserved colonial Spanish architecture in South America, so have your camera at the ready. There’ll be one guide for every seven carriages, so when we make a stop they’ll be on hand to give you the history and legend of the highlights like the Heredia Theatre, the Inquisition Palace, and City Hall. After your tour of the city, you’ll head for The Dungeons in the walled city ramparts. It’s now home to a colourful handicraft market, where the stalls overflow with wooden ornaments, pretty woven bags and traditional clothes. Get ready to haggle and you’ll get yourself some good deals.

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Mangrove & Swamp Eco Tour

Unleash your inner Pocahontas as you float through Cartagena’s mangroves in a traditional canoe. You’ll visit the Cueva Del Manglar on this half-day tour, a protected eco-system that’s teeming with birdlife. Your guide will give you the low down on what's what before you set off with a local fishermen who will row you around the Mangrove in a local wooden canoe. As you glide through the swamp waters, keep an eye out for the likes of kingfishers, white herons and pelicans. On your way out to the Mangrove, you’ll also get to see the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress for a photo opportunity – Cartagena’s most famous landmark. This majestic-looking fort is thought to be one of the biggest feats of Spanish military engineering in South America. Construction began in 1536, and it took over a hundred years to complete the thing.

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Day 6  

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Kora La

You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. It offers a pan-Asian selection of curries and noodle dishes, a separate sushi menu, plus bespoke dishes created by master chef Ian Pengelley exclusively for Marella Cruises. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Latitude 53

The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat and fish. The menu stars various cuts of steak, including the Porterhouse for two – and you can watch the chef cook yours on the open grill. Or you can create your own surf and turf with a selection of meats and seafood. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Day 7  

Port Royal, Jamaica

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Time in port: 09:00 - 20:00


Day 8  

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Arrives: 09:00


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ADD a stay to your cruise in Jamaica, Jamaica

All the Caribbean stereotypes are present and correct in Jamaica. Along the coast, you’ve got white sands fringed by palms, and ramshackle beach bars serving up jerk chicken to Bob Marley beats. Inland, meanwhile, hidden waterfalls, banana plantations and soaring mountains vie for your attention. Best of all, the scenery is served up alongside Jamaica’s famous take-it-easy vibe. And, with the mercury hovering around the 30s throughout the year, it’s always a good time to visit Jamaica.

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This itinerary is generally suitable for those who can walk independently. If you, or anyone travelling with you, needs special assistance, or is planning to take a mobility aid on holiday, please contact Customer Welfare. They'll be able to provide further information and offer advice.


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