Seven Seas Mariner
November 9, 2026

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration.

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, offers docking at Port of Spain Port. Travelers explore Queen’s Park Savannah and Fort George. Excursions visit Maracas Beach for swimming. Local markets sell doubles. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pelau, a Trinidadian favorite. Souvenirs, like steel drum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carnival history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Port of Spain’s vibrant culture offers a dynamic Caribbean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and island festivities, making Port of Spain an engaging destination for exploring Trinidad’s heritage.

Macapa, Brazil, has docking at a port near the Amazon River’s equator line. Travelers visit the Marco Zero monument, marking the equator, and Fortaleza de São José. Excursions explore Amazon rainforest trails for wildlife spotting. Local markets sell açaí bowls, a regional favorite. The peak season, June to November, brings drier weather for outdoor activities. Photography captures lush jungles and riverfronts. Dining onboard features tacacá, an Amazonian soup. Souvenirs, like woven baskets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings detail Amazonian ecology and indigenous culture. Light clothing, insect repellent, and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle treks. Macapa’s unique equatorial location and proximity to the Amazon offer a vibrant Brazilian stop, blending natural wonders with cultural heritage, ideal for travelers seeking an immersive experience in the heart of the Amazon.

Santarem, Brazil, offers docking at Santarem Port. Travelers explore Meeting of the Waters and Maica Lake’s wetlands. Excursions include piranha fishing tours. Local markets sell tapioca. The peak season, July to November, brings dry weather for river tours. Photography captures Amazonian rivers and jungle vistas. Dining onboard includes tacacá, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like rubber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Amazon history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wetland walks. Santarem’s riverfront allure offers a vibrant Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and Amazonian culture, making Santarem an engaging destination for exploring Brazil’s Amazon River.

Boca da Valeria, Brazil, anchors on the Amazon River with zodiacs to the village, population 100. Travelers visit Caboclo homes on stilts for cultural demos. Kayaking explores flooded forests with pink dolphins. Local markets sell manioc flour. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season July to December; wet season limits access. Dining includes pirarucu fish on board. Souvenirs feature woven baskets. Photography captures river life.

Manaus, Brazil, features docking at Manaus Port on the Amazon River. Travelers explore the Teatro Amazonas and Meeting of the Waters. Excursions venture into the Amazon rainforest for piranha fishing. Local markets sell guaraná drinks. The peak season, June to November, brings drier weather for jungle tours. Photography captures lush rainforests and river confluences. Dining onboard includes tacacá, an Amazonian soup. Souvenirs, like hammocks, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Amazonian ecology. Light clothing, insect repellent, and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle treks. Manaus’ vibrant Amazonian heart offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers experience a unique blend of urban culture, natural wonders, and indigenous heritage, making Manaus an unforgettable gateway to the Amazon’s biodiversity and historic grandeur.

Parintins, Brazil, offers docking at a Amazon River port. Travelers explore the Boi Bumbá festival grounds and local markets. Excursions include riverboat tours to see pink dolphins. Local markets sell guaraná drinks. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for river tours. Photography captures Amazonian life and vibrant festivals. Dining onboard includes tacacá, an Amazonian soup. Souvenirs, like woven baskets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Amazon culture. Light clothing and insect repellent suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance market walks. Parintins’ lively Amazonian spirit offers a vibrant Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural festivals, river adventures, and jungle heritage, making Parintins an engaging destination for exploring Brazil’s Amazonian heart.

Alter do Chao, Brazil, anchors cruise ships on the Tapajos River, 30 kilometers from Santarem, with tenders to the village’s sandy beach. The community of 2,000 offers access to Lago Verde, a lagoon encircled by white-sand shores. Travelers join boat tours to spot pink river dolphins or hike rainforest trails for sloth and macaw sightings. Ilha do Amor, a 5-minute walk from the landing, provides swimming and kayaking in calm waters. Local guides lead piracaia (fish bake) demonstrations. Excursions to FLONA Tapajos, 90 minutes by bus, explore 650,000 hectares of primary forest with Brazil nut harvesting. Markets sell manioc flour and guaraná drinks. Peak season July to December for low water levels; no terminal, provisions from ship. Dining includes tacaca soup at beach stalls. Souvenirs feature woven straw hats.

Returning to Macapa — see Day 9 above for port info.

St. George’s, Grenada, offers docking at St. George’s Port. Travelers explore Grand Anse Beach and Fort George. Excursions include snorkeling at Moliniere Sculpture Park. Local markets sell oil down. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures spice markets and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a Grenadian favorite. Souvenirs, like nutmeg crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. George’s vibrant charm offers a lively Grenadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural heritage, making St. George’s an engaging destination.

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.