Miami, Key West and Treasured Islands of the Caribbean Cruise and Tour

Day 1 - UK - Miami

Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Miami. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel.

Day 2 - Miami

Sprawling white sands lapped by clear waters, curving art deco architecture and the vibrant soul of Little Havana. The city is all these things and more but today you get to see it and feel it for yourself. Welcome to Miami. This morning we’ll head out on a guided tour before spending the afternoon as you please. Perhaps bite into freshly baked arepas on Lincoln Road or take in Wynwood’s eye-popping murals. If you want to put up your feet, there’s no better place than Miami Beach for people watching and boundless sea views.

Day 3 - Key West

Palm-lined streets with elegant gingerbread mansions and tin-roofed conch houses. Key West is a rum-soaked paradise with a vibrant Caribbean charm. It’s a tropical oasis - a seven-square-mile island dropped in impossibly blue waters. But it’s also laden with history and as you spend the next couple of days sinking your toes into the sand, you’ll begin to understand why Hemingway never left.

Day 4 - Key West

Today we take the conch train, which follows a route around the island. You’ll see ornate Victorian mansions, stop by where Ernest Hemingway would socialise, and explore Old Town Key West. You’ll learn about the Conch Republic’s history and residents, both past and present. We’ll also visit Hemingway’s 1930s home, located in the very heart of Old Town Key West, where the Nobel Prize winner wrote for more than 10 years. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. Perhaps do as the locals do and enjoy the dramatic sunset with a rum punch.

Day 5 - Everglades National Park - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In a state renowned for pristine palm-lined beaches, the Everglades offers an entirely different experience. It’s the third-largest National Park in the USA, but there is no wilderness like it anywhere else in the country. It’s a vast subtropical area, where cypress trees tower overhead and the toothy grins of the resident reptiles peer up from below the water’s surface. This afternoon, we enjoy an airboat ride to explore the area to its fullest, before continuing to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Day 6 - Fort Lauderdale

Beautiful beaches, a network of Venice-like waterways and gleaming yachts bobbing in the marina. It’s little wonder most people don’t stray too far from the coast when they visit Fort Lauderdale. It’s known as Miami’s northern, laid-back sister city and with a leisurely morning to spend as you please, we hope you’ll feel the same way. Perhaps sit back in a deck chair on the beach or get back to nature in the peaceful and green central park. This afternoon we head to the port where you’ll board our ship. You’ll have time to settle into your cabin before we set sail later this afternoon. Please note: Holland America offer their ‘Have it All’ package for £420: Included drinks on board through the ‘Signature Beverage Package’, $100 per person shore excursion credit for use towards a variety of shore excursions, 1 night specialty dining at the award-winning Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind restaurant, and on-board Wi-Fi.

Day 7 - At sea

At sea

Day 8 - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

This morning, arrive in Grand Turk, the historic heart of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Explore Cockburn Town, the nation's capital and oldest settlement, where colourful architecture lines quiet, sun-drenched streets. Surrounded by turquoise waters, the island is renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs, with the deep Atlantic Ocean lying just offshore. Depart in the afternoon.

Day 9 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrive in San Juan this afternoon and discover one of the Caribbean's oldest and most characterful cities. Explore the historic quarter of Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where blue cobblestones, colourful facades and imposing Spanish forts tell the story of more than 500 years of history. Beyond its rich heritage, Puerto Rico's capital is known for its lively culture, beautiful coastline and warm island hospitality. Continue exploring into the night until you set sail later that evening.

Day 10 - St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

Wake up in St. Thomas, an island renowned for its spectacular scenery and sheltered natural harbours. Explore Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where historic buildings and vibrant waterfronts reflect centuries of maritime history. From palm-fringed beaches to panoramic viewpoints overlooking neighbouring islands, St. Thomas offers a perfect blend of scenery, history and laid-back island charm.

Day 11 - At sea

At sea

Day 12 - RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

After a day at sea, arrive at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™, Holland America Line’s award-winning private island in the Bahamas. This exclusive retreat offers a picture-perfect setting of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, designed entirely for relaxation. Enjoy time at leisure to unwind in a private cabana, explore the calm lagoon by kayak, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings of this secluded island paradise.

Day 13 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Arrive back in Fort Lauderdale, where your cruise comes to an end. Later, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 14 - UK

Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.