Miami is a seaport city on Biscayne Bay in southeastern Florida, the "Cruise Capital of the World." The Port of Miami has led global cruise passenger traffic for over 20 years. Florida's second-largest city, it has about 5.5 million in its metro area and is a major center for finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, arts, and trade. Its name means "big water"; Spain claimed it in 1566, and it became U.S. territory in 1821. It is very flat, averaging 1.8 m above sea level.

Join us on our quest to discover Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses! Set sail on our luxury cruiseship to this lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others, where new hotels and restaurants make the walled city such a desirable place to stay!

Join us on our quest to discover Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses! Set sail on our luxury cruiseship to this lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others, where new hotels and restaurants make the walled city such a desirable place to stay!

Set sail with Silversea Cruises and feel the vibe of Puntarenas. From the oceanfront promenade to spectular sunsets, be amazed by this idyllic setting.

Puerto Quetzal, completed in 1984, is a gateway to Guatemala's lowlands, with a craft market and long black beach. Nearby Tikal National Park, a UNESCO site about 1.5 hours away by charter flight, spans 575 km² of jungle and includes major Mayan ruins such as the Pyramid of the Great Jaguar, Central Plaza, Palace of the Masks, Lost World Complex, and Pyramid IV. Antigua, Guatemala's old capital and another UNESCO site, is known for cobbled streets, colonial buildings, ruins, and volcano views.

Puerto Vallarta blends hippie chic, star-studded history, and adventure. Made famous in the 1960s by Night of the Iguana, it was also beloved by John Huston, who lived and hosted stars there until 1987. With Aquamarine Banderas Bay, cobbled streets, colorful buildings, quirky bars, boutiques, and the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, it offers pure Mexican color. Surrounded by jungle and the Sierra Madre, it's home to 350+ bird species plus iguanas, monkeys, jaguars, armadillos, and ocelots.

San Diego, California's southernmost city, blends sun, sea and surf with a cool, easy vibe. Bordering Mexico and home to 1.3M+ people, it's made of distinct neighborhoods like Mission Beach, Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter and Downtown. Settled by Native Americans 12,000 years ago, later under Spanish and Mexican rule, it's long called "America's finest city."

Los Angeles blends Rodeo Drive people-watching, Sunset Strip nightlife, and Hollywood Walk of Fame star power. The Getty and Walt Disney Concert Hall add world-class art and architecture, while taco stands and celebrity-packed restaurants share the dining spotlight. With ideal year-round weather, it's perfect for sunglasses, top-down drives, beach trips, and even Disneyland.

Kauai, the Garden Isle, is the northernmost and geologically oldest Hawaiian island. Nearly circular, only 3% is developed; most land is agriculture or conservation. About 52,000 people live mainly along the coast. Its pristine interior rises to Mount Waialeale, an extinct volcano. In 1778, Captain Cook made Hawaii's first Western contact here at Waimea. Nawiliwili Harbor became the main port in 1930. With mild year-round temperatures and northeast trade winds, Kauai draws many visitors.

Gateway to Maui's lush landscapes and laid-back island spirit, Kahului offers easy access to golden beaches, swaying palms and dramatic volcanic scenery. From scenic drives and rainforest waterfalls to local markets and Hawaiian cuisine, this is a port that captures the relaxed beauty of the islands.

Compared with Kailua-Kona, Hilo is often called "old Hawaii": more historic, less touristy, and strongly residential. Built along the Wailuku River and Hilo Bay, it has a revitalized downtown, Liliuokalani Gardens, and ties to the 1960 tsunami. Its 50,000 residents reflect plantation-era immigrant roots. Very rainy, lush, and near rain forests and waterfalls, Hilo is also the "City of Rainbows" and home to the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.

Honolulu is Hawaii's only true metropolis: seat of government, commerce, shipping, entertainment, and constant debate. From a small harbor settlement by Mamala Bay, it grew around Nuuanu Stream and King Kamehameha I's 1804 compound, then spread after piped water arrived in the early 1900s. Today the City and County of Honolulu stretches from Pearl Harbor to Waikiki and into the hills, with sights in Waikiki, Downtown, Chinatown, and beyond.

Honolulu is Hawaii's only true metropolis: seat of government, commerce, shipping, entertainment, and constant debate. From a small harbor settlement by Mamala Bay, it grew around Nuuanu Stream and King Kamehameha I's 1804 compound, then spread after piped water arrived in the early 1900s. Today the City and County of Honolulu stretches from Pearl Harbor to Waikiki and into the hills, with sights in Waikiki, Downtown, Chinatown, and beyond.

Nuku Hiva, the second-largest island in French Polynesia's Marquesas after Tahiti, is still largely undiscovered by tourism. It offers dramatic mountains, eight harbors, one of the world's highest waterfalls, deep clear waters, lush forests, and archaeological sites like tikis and pae pae. Though French is official, Marquesan/Tahitian is more widely spoken, and younger locals also speak English. Herman Melville's stays here inspired Typee and Omoo.

Rangiroa is French Polynesia's largest atoll. Over 400 motu enclose a vast lagoon, giving it the name "wide/long sky" or "immense sky." Avatoru and Tiputa sit by the main passes, where drift diving and snorkeling on incoming tides attract visitors to sharks and manta rays. Income comes mainly from government jobs, ecotourism, and pearl farming. Its calm turquoise lagoon, guesthouses, schools, and award-winning white and rosé wine also draw year-round visitors.

Moorea is a rugged, triangular high island in French Polynesia, often likened to a heart or bat. Its eight peaks rise to 1,207 m. A reef surrounds a narrow lagoon (a RAMSAR wetland) with few motu and sharks and rays. About one-eighth Tahiti's size, it has a relaxed feel, a road around the island, and 18,000 residents, many commuting to Tahiti by ferry. Visitors arrive via Temae airport or ships into north-coast bays, including Cook's Bay.

Raiatea, the "Sacred Island," is a key site for Polynesian origins. Its best-known landmark is the Taputaputea Marae, a large ancient temple complex still intact, with traces of old rituals including a sacrificial stone. The Faaroa River is French Polynesia's only navigable waterway. Mount Temehani is a demanding trek and home to the rare white tiare apetahi flower, found only above 1,300 ft and protected by law.

Papeete is the capital and gateway to French Polynesia, a tropical paradise of islands, beaches, and turquoise seas. It's a superb base for exploring Tahiti, with clear lagoons for snorkeling, black volcanic beaches, blowholes, and lush green mountains. Visit to relax and soak up the rhythm of Polynesian life.

Papeete is the capital and gateway to French Polynesia, a tropical paradise of islands, beaches, and turquoise seas. It's a superb base for exploring Tahiti, with clear lagoons for snorkeling, black volcanic beaches, blowholes, and lush green mountains. Visit to relax and soak up the rhythm of Polynesian life.