San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale

Queen Victoria | 24 February 2025 | 18 nights

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Your day-by-day itinerary

1 March | Day at Sea

2 & 3 March | Callao, Peru

An undoubted highlight of Lima is the Plaza Mayor in its centre. It’s filled with grand colonial buildings, some of which date from the 16th century, such as The Government Palace, which occupies almost the whole north side of the square. Other impressive landmarks include the Archbishop’s Palace and the twin-towered baroque cathedral.

Going back even further, you may visit Huaca Pucllana. This incredible stepped earth brick and clay pyramid in the Miraflores district was created by the pre-Incan Lima culture between 1,300 and 1,800 years ago and its scale remains impressive.

One of the most appealing districts is Miraflores, close to the so-called Costa Verde, where grassy cliff-top areas look down onto ribbons of beach.

The Barranco district is a gem of galleries, museums, quirky boutiques and coffee shops. There’s a stone walkway that takes you down towards the Pacific, known as the Bajada de los Baños, which is spanned by the charming Puente de los Suspiros, ‘the Bridge of Sighs.’

Last but certainly not least, the Museo Larco houses a vast number of ceramics from various cultures including the Chancay, Nazca and Inca civilisations. There are also gold and silver artefacts and a popular display of pre-Columbian erotica.

Callao, Peru

4 & 5 March | Day at Sea

6 March | Manta, Ecuador

Manta sits almost directly on the equator, roughly halfway up Ecuador’s Pacific shoreline. The area was home to at least seven different civilisations before the Spanish conquered the region in 1534.

While the Panama hat is known around the world, it is less common knowledge that they actually come from Ecuador. Montecristi is just a short hop inland from Manta, and it provides a fascinating insight into their manufacture.

7 March | Day at Sea

8 March | Transit the Panama Canal

If you are interested in maritime engineering or iconic journeys, this should be high up your list of must-sails. This legendary canal is steeped with intrigue and blessed with ever-changing scenery.

As you pass through the locks at either side of Gatun Lake, you’re slowly rising to, and dropping from, 26 metres above sea level, avoiding the lengthy and treacherous alternative route via Cape Horn.

Panama Canal

9 March | Day at Sea

10 March | Oranjestad, Aruba

Aruba is the Caribbean, but with a charming rugged and rustic edge. Brightly coloured houses, vibrant streets and a distinct buzz in the air are all part of the laid-back experience you’ll encounter.

Keen golfers should book a round at the inimitable Tierra del Sol course. Or for an authentic local experience visit vibrant Schooner Market, where local merchants sell exotic fruit and fresh fish.

Aruba

11 & 12 March | Day at Sea

13 March | Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau is the vibrant capital of the Bahamas, which brims with colonial architecture and historic buildings such as Vendue House, the magnificent Christ Church Cathedral, and the Nassau Public Library.

Perhaps climb the sandstone cliffs via Queen’s Staircase, explore the tunnels of Fort Charlotte, or swim with exotic marine life in the shimmering turquoise waters.

Nassau, Bahamas

14 March | Fort Lauderdale, USA

Transfer to the airpot for an overnight flight to the UK  

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