In the Wake of the Spanish Armadas

From $3,441 per person

9 days

Ship: Wind Surf

Harbor view of a vibrant coastal town at sunset, showcasing boats and waterfront buildings.
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Bougainvillea-covered balconies, jungles teeming with wildlife ... there’s more treasure here than the Spanish ever dreamed of. Step back in time to Spain’s colonial heyday in Cartagena and Santa Marta, where museums glitter with pre-Colombian gold and jewelers display fresh-from-the-mine emeralds. Join the birds in the rainforest canopy and caimans in thick mangroves. Dine alfresco beneath a colony of stars and toast the perfect antidote to winter.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Feb. 1, 2026, Sun. - Oranjestad
  • Day 2 - Feb. 2, 2026, Mon. -
  • Day 3 - Feb. 3, 2026, Tue. - Cartagena
  • Day 4 - Feb. 4, 2026, Wed. - Cartagena
  • Day 5 - Feb. 5, 2026, Thu. -
  • Day 6 - Feb. 6, 2026, Fri. - Bocas del Toro
  • Day 7 - Feb. 7, 2026, Sat. -
  • Day 8 - Feb. 8, 2026, Sun. -
  • Day 9 - Feb. 9, 2026, Mon. - Colón

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - February 01, 2026

Oranjestad

Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just … take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.

Day 2 - February 02, 2026

Day 3 - February 03, 2026

Cartagena

Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.

Day 4 - February 04, 2026

Cartagena

Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.

Day 5 - February 05, 2026

Day 6 - February 06, 2026

Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro on Bastimentos island was visited by Columbus in 1502 and then built up with colorful and Caribbean-style clapboard houses by the United Fruit Company in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century.&nbsp;&nbsp; Situated on the beautiful Bocas del Toro archipelago, the laid-back and friendly community is a great combination of races and ethnicities living harmoniously. West Indians, Latinos and <em>Extraneros </em>(the resident gringos) make this an easy place to feel right at home and embrace the relaxed Caribbean vibe of the town. Not far from town is the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, as well as two national parks, La Amistad and many banana plantations.

Day 7 - February 07, 2026

Day 8 - February 08, 2026

Day 9 - February 09, 2026

Colón

Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.

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