7 Night Cruise sailing from Miami roundtrip aboard Viking Sun.
Explore the diverse treasures of the western Caribbean, from ancient ruins to colonial architecture. Walk with learned historians among the remarkably preserved Mayan sites in Belize and during an overnight excursion in Chichén Itzá. Learn from a local guide the colonial and Mayan past of Cozumel. En route, absorb the carefree atmosphere of Key West. With our destination cruising, the flavors of the Caribbean infuse life on board, too, from elegant Mexican meals to enrichment lectures.
Highlights of this cruise:
Miami, Florida, USA
Arrive in Miami today, Florida’s sun-kissed city of glimmering high-rises and vibrant culture on scenic Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Settle in to your veranda stateroom and take time to explore your ship amid Miami’s coastal beauty.
Key West, Florida, USA
Experience the carefree culture of Key West, the southernmost city in the continental US and a rich blend of Caribbean, Latin and American culture. Soak up its atmosphere with a stroll along Duval Street to Mallory Square, passing old Bahamian-style homes and Spanish-influenced Victorian mansions. See Ernest Hemingway’s home, where he wrote several novels, and former president Harry S. Truman’s Winter White House, preserved today as a historic monument.
Belize City, Belize
Call on Belize today, inhabited by Mayans for more than 5,000 years. Journey to the mysterious ancient site of Altun Ha, one of Central America’s most accessible temples. Enjoy a cruise along the tropical Belize River. Or embark a small boat along the Belize River, a tranquil and pristine ribbon of beauty lined with lush jungle, vividly hued birds taking wing and monkeys hollering from the treetops.
Mérida (Progreso), Mexico
Call in Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán. More than half of the city’s welcoming residents are of Mayan descent, infusing the culture with a rich and deep heritage. Drive from Progreso to Mérida and learn all about the Yucatán heritage and traditions on a panoramic tour. You will see the French-inspired Paseo de Montejo boulevard, the country’s national monument, the 19th-century Governor’s Palace and Mérida Cathedral, built in 1774. Or, choose to travel through the flat expanse of the Yucatán Peninsula to Chichén Itzá, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas. Marvel at the symmetry of the Kukulcan Temple, known to los conquistadores as El Castillo, and view the Temple of the Warriors, the observatory and the sacred cenote, a natural sinkhole central to Mayan religious life.