17 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton to Puerto Caldera aboard Borealis.

This exceptional voyage offers an escape from the January cold and gloom, and an unforgettable start to 2022, affording opportunities to experience the magic of ocean cruising; enjoy moments of unbridled tranquillity on beautiful, beach-laden islands and coastal locations; delve into rich history and culture; encounter natural wonders and much more.

After setting sail from Southampton, six uninterrupted days of Atlantic Ocean cruising allows for ample time to settle in to life on board Borealis, and revel in an unrivalled sense of escapism, as you feel the sea breeze and sunshine on your skin and enjoy all your ship’s facilities. When you finally make landfall, there’s a chance to discover the best of Bermuda, with its fascinating historic monuments and fortifications, pretty beaches and pastel-hued towns, before visiting the Bahamas for pirate history, a taste of laidback Caribbean life and gorgeous white sands that you may recognise from the movies. Continuing on to the USA, there are two days on Florida’s coast to look forward to; sun-kissed beaches, streets, boulevards and promenades famed for their arts, cultural highlights and culinary delights, and even the Kennedy Space Station are among many attractions you could discover.

Heading to South and Central America, you visit Colombia and the engrossing city of Cartagena de Indias, famed for its centuries-old city walls, fortifications and fine colonial Spanish architecture, and navigate the Panama Canal, watching the impressive locks and dams of one of the world’s greatest engineering feats in action. Finally, it is on to Costa Rica, where Golfito and Puerto Caldera – the last stop on this incredible journey – will serve as your gateway to lush nature reserves and rainforests teeming with fauna and flora. The Carara National Park, a haven of dry and wet forests, thick with various species of trees providing a beautiful natural habitat for over 400 types of birds, will be within your reach, as well the wetlands flanking the Tárcoles River, which are known for their population of crocodiles.

Highlights of this cruise:

King's Wharf, Bermuda
King’s Wharf is one of two ports in Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic. Situated on Ireland Island in the country’s West End, King’s Wharf is also known as the Royal Naval Dockyard. This historic area has plenty to offer, yet is only a 20-minute drive from the capital of Hamilton.

Used by the Royal Navy until 1995, the Dockyard has since been transformed into a popular tourist hub with restaurants, bars, shops and water sports available in the area. Remnants of its use as a naval base are still evident across the sprawling site, including stone buildings and fortifications.

The National Museum of Bermuda, in the grounds of the Dockyard, tells the story of the island’s history and contains numerous artefacts, from shipwrecked treasure to cannons to art. Hamilton is one of the smallest capitals in the world, and can be reached easily via road or ferry. This pretty harbour city has some lovely beaches as well as a picturesque harbour front lined with pastel-coloured buildings.

Nassau, Bahamas
The beauty of Nassau, other than its incredible sandy beaches, is that the city has something to suit all tastes. It’s white sands stretch over five miles and are accompanied by some incredible historic architecture, such as Fort Fincastle.

With their soft sand and warm, pure water, the beaches are the epitome of paradise. In fact, they are so breathtaking that movies such as Thunderball and Casino Royale were filmed here.

In the city centre there are many museums, galleries and exhibitions, where visitors can feast their eyes on a collection of Bahamian artefacts, documents, drawings and more. There is even a small museum dedicated to the history of Blackbeard and other famous pirates to explore, a unique Nassau experience. No matter what your idea of a perfect holiday is, a visit to this Bahamian paradise will be truly unforgettable.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
With its subtropical climate and beaches ready-made for hours of relaxation and sun worshipping; quaint, yet vibrant boulevards and districts; and close proximity to The Everglades, Fort Lauderdale provides a taste of Florida at its quintessential best.

Upon arrival at the port, you’ll find that you’re close to the highlights that make this particular part of America’s southeast coast so special and enticing. Just two miles north, the beautifully landscaped promenade, fronted by inviting stretches of gorgeous golden sands, awaits and makes the perfect place to take a stroll in the sunshine.

Away from the coast and into the city, the boulevards, streets, squares and historic districts offer an engrossing insight into the local arts, culture and way of life. The famous Las Olas Boulevard – boasting a plethora of shops, galleries, restaurants and museums – is an unmissable gem, while Millionaire’s Row is well worth a wander too, to gaze in awe (and jealousy, perhaps) at the multi-million-dollar mansions and yachts on show. Don’t miss the ‘red brick road’ walk along the river too; it’s a great way to see the sights of downtown.

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
The Pacific port and tiny town of Puerto Caldera is well-situated for many of Costa Rica's top attractions and most popular cities, including San Jose, Jaco and Puntarenas. This tropical city is located off of the Gulf of Nicoya and its unspoilt, natural beauty is a true spectacle.

The vast rainforest around Puerto Caldera spreads from the coastline up into breath-taking mountain ranges where rivers, waterfalls, parks and wildlife preserves are all waiting to be discovered.