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December 28, 2026

Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala, offers docking at Santo Tomas Port. Travelers explore Quiriguá ruins and Rio Dulce. Excursions include Livingston’s Garifuna culture. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan stelae and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Santo Tomas’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic rivers, making Santo Tomas an engaging destination.

Montevideo, Uruguay, offers docking at Montevideo Port. Travelers explore Plaza Independencia and Pocitos Beach. Excursions visit Colonia del Sacramento. Local markets sell asado. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes chivito, a Uruguayan favorite. Souvenirs, like mate gourds, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gaucho history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Montevideo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Uruguayan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic beaches, making Montevideo an engaging destination for exploration.

Punta del Este, Uruguay, offers docking at Punta del Este Port. Travelers explore Casapueblo’s artistic retreat and La Mano sculpture. Excursions include wine tours in Garzón. Local markets sell dulce de leche. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures modernist architecture and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes chivito, a Uruguayan favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Uruguay’s history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance beach walks. Punta del Este’s chic charm offers a vibrant Uruguayan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of artistic landmarks, scenic beaches, and coastal culture, making Punta del Este an engaging destination for exploration.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination.

Returning to Santo Tomas De Castilla — see Day 1 above for port info.