Seven Seas Navigator - February 24, 2025

Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

In Gustavia, the capital, there are branches of several well-known French shops (such as Cartier). The small crowd of habitues is mostly young, chic, and French. The food, wine, and aromas are equally Gallic. The harbour or Carenage was renamed Gustavia after the 18th-century Swedish king, Gustavus III, and became a free port, marking the beginning of the island's greatest prosperity.

Expect to be immediately immersed in the French Caribbean way of life. Vendors hawk everything from hairpins to bouquets of anthuriums on the congested narrow streets, and the markets are some of the Caribbean's most colorful. The largest, Marche St. Antoine, at the corner of Rues Frebault and Peynier, teems with activity all day long, with tropical produce and spices in madras bags sold by very vocal market women.

This picturesque city, wrapped around the perimeter of the island's finest natural harbour, is perhaps the most appealing capital city in the entire Caribbean. Founded in the early 18th century by the French, St. George's still possesses something of the character of a French town, particularly in the red tile roofs and pastel colors of its traditional architecture.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of cruising down the mighty Amazon River. The Amazon gets as wide as two hundred miles in places and the dazzling array of plant and animal species tops twenty thousand different varieties. You'll see parrots and toucans, turtles, alligators, and even a few monkeys!

Santarem, located near the convergence of the Tapajos and Amazon Rivers, serves as the supply center for the miners and prospectors in the region and serves a major port of call for river steamers.

A small Amazon village in the middle of the Amazon. Get a taste of the Amazonian lifestyle up close while bartering for local handcrafts at the port.

See the signs of the lavish lifestyle and ornate architecture of the 19th century rubber barons that made their fortunes around Manaus, including the opera house, which was recently renovated. Manaus is the main port of the Amazonia.

See the signs of the lavish lifestyle and ornate architecture of the 19th century rubber barons that made their fortunes around Manaus, including the opera house, which was recently renovated. Manaus is the main port of the Amazonia.

At the center of millions of miles of rain forest, Parintins is a quiet island where you'll learn about the life of the indigenous people of Brazil. Parintins was the focus of the Conference on the 500 Years of the Indigenous Peoples, on the 500th anniversary of the first meeting of Brazil's indigenous world with European civilization. Also the site of the famous Boi Bumba Festival every summer.

The resort village of Alter do Chao boasts beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Relax on the shores of the Tapajos River and Lago Verde (Green Lake). Be sure to plan a visit to the superb Center for the Preservation of Indigenous Art as well. Find out why Alter do Chao is a vacation spot of choice for many Brazilians.

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of cruising down the mighty Amazon River. The Amazon gets as wide as two hundred miles in places and the dazzling array of plant and animal species tops twenty thousand different varieties. You'll see parrots and toucans, turtles, alligators, and even a few monkeys!

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Bridgetown is the southernmost port on the island of Barbados and its capital. The beaches are plentiful, as is the seafood. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean or try your hand at a local cricket match.

Tiny and charming, Roseau offers visitors an intimate look at the nation of Dominica. Stroll past the houses on Castle Street, marked by quaint tin roofs and gingerbread fretwork. Tour the Dominican Museum and the plentiful shops in Post Office Square. Pose for scenic nautical photos in front of the Bay Front Sea Wall. Enjoy the chattering antics of native parrots at the local bird sanctuary.

An island under two flags, St. Martin/St. Maarten is French and Dutch. Philipsburg is on the Dutch side and famous for its duty-free emporia and casinos. A short drive will bring you to Marigot, a charming French Colonial outpost featuring shops filled with French fashions and imported Gallic goodies, as well as beautiful beaches.

The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Join Norwegian Cruiselines on the private island of Great Stirrup Cay. Four square miles of white beaches and coconut palm trees. Great Stirrup Cay features great swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy a barbecue Bahamas-style or do some shopping at the straw market to make your island experience complete.

Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.