Discover the Southern Caribbean with RCI, with Caribbean in the name, this cruise line are the experts. Departing from the cruise capital, Miami you will get an extended cruise to explore the southern reaches of the Caribbean. Explorer now boasts The Perfect Storm (dual-racing waterslide complex). Along with all the usual favourites like Johnny Rockets, flow-rider and even ice skating. There is plenty to keep you occupied even on the dullest sea day, so there is no excuse not to have fun and excitement.
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Off Route A1A , this hip, upscale hotel with an art deco vibe is a 5-minute walk from South Beach along the Atlantic Ocean. It's a mile from Lincoln Road and 2 miles from The Bass art museum.Chic, colourful rooms (some with ocean views) provide Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes. The 1-bedroom suites add living rooms.A sophisticated restaurant with a terrace, 2 outdoor pools and a bar features regular live entertainment. Other amenities include a trendy cafe, a vibrant, library-inspired lounge and an open-air gym. Yoga classes and valet parking are available.
Royal Caribbean
The second of five in the revolutionary Voyager-class series that started with Voyager of the Seas in 1999, Explorer of the Seas follows the floating resort concept, with a wealth of entertainment, facilities and activities that will appeal to every age group. Some Explorer of the Seas’ most exciting attractions are an ice-skating rink/concert venue/TV studio, spa/solarium complex, a shopping/dining/entertainment boulevard, 3D movie theater, and outdoor movie screen. A fitness center, outdoor jogging track and outdoor youth area with a rock-climbing wall, full-court basketball, nine-hole miniature golf and brand new FlowRider Surf Simulator offer active cruisers of all ages, from children to seniors, something to enjoy.
Stateroom accommodation:
Each stateroom has private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, flat screen cable TV's with free in-room movies, vanity area, hair dryer, telephone, refrigerator with minibar and free room service.
Dining on-board:
Open almost around the clock, Windjammer Café offers a great range of dishes from salads to burgers, a carvery, a buffet and hot main dishes. For a cup of coffee and light snack head to the specialty coffee house Latte-tudes or for more formal dining, explore the culinary delights of the Main Dining Room. Enjoy gourmet cuisine and wine pairing in Chef's Table, Italian family favourite at Giovanni's Table, and if grade-A cuts of steak and sumptuous desserts appeals, head to Chops Grille
Designing a huge cruise ship is never easy, but Explorer of the Seas’ deck plans are an improved version of Royal Caribbean’s older ships. The majority of cabins are located on stateroom-only decks, which allows for quiet nights. The decks that could be more problematic for light sleepers are decks 2, 3 and 6, as they are located below, above or adjacent to loud public spaces that get foot traffic until the wee small hours. Those, and a few aft cabins with obstructed views are the only rooms to avoid on Explorer of the Seas. A clever layout feature of Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas is that restaurants are not all packed into one or two decks but spread out over multiple levels. This keeps crowds at peak times at a minimum – though Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4,290 passengers, so expect to share space with a lot of people. 16 elevators help keep a nice flow of guests as well.
Fly from UK to Miami, USA
Depart the UK and fly to Miami, overnight at hotel
Miami, USA
Embark ship
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
The country’s most important port, Puerto Limon was founded in 1870 as a port city to export bananas and grains from Costa Rica to various parts of the globe. One of the oldest cities on the continent, Puerto Limon was established in 1502 when Christopher Columbus landed here during his exploration of the New World. Located in Limon province along the Caribbean coast, Puerto Limon is the provincial capital of Limon and lies some 160 km east of the city of San Jose. Visit the Brava Volcano and the Brauilo Carrillo National Park, the Tortuguero National Park or the Cahuita National Park. Puerto Limon has some unusual surprises such as the Parque Vargas that sits in the east end of town facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Colon, Panama
Colón is a Panamanian city and sea port beside the Caribbean Sea, lying near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It is the capital of Panama's Colón Province and has traditionally been known as Panama's second city.
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is a modern port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. At its core is the walled Old Town, with 16th-century plazas, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are the nearby shores of Isla de Barú and Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs and scuba diving.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba is situated just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela at the Southern end of the Caribbean. This island is just 5 Miles wide by 19 Miles long so getting around does not take long and is relatively in-expensive. The north side of the island has an exposed rocky coast while the south coast has the soft white sand beaches, great shopping, stunning sea and desert landscape views. All of this can be experienced from the capital Oranjestad with its heavy Dutch influences. The closet beaches to the capital are Surfside Beach and Druif Beach both with soft white sand.Aruba is a mecca for American tourist and beach holidays. Ships moor at the quayside and it is a short walk into town.
Willemstad, Curacao
This volcanic island is sandwiched in between Bonaire and Aruba and is lies in the far South of the Caribbean just 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela. The capital Willemstad is a cosy Dutch haven with its neat row houses which are 17th and 18th century Dutch colonial buildings. Visit the Hato Caves formed from coral reefs, the freshwater waterfall and Shete Boka National Park with its limestone tidal cavern. The Ostrich Farm is the largest outside of Africa where you can feed the birds and watch the Ostrich dance. Best souvenir buys areDelft pottery and of course the Sapphire Blue Liqueur –Curacao.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Fly Miami, USA to UK
Disembark ship to fly overnight back to the UK
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