Pullmantur Cruises Southern Caribbean Cruise stops at the following ports.
Colón, Panama- Panama is the most unique Latin America nation because of the Panama Canal, essential for inter-oceanic trade, and its dazzling nature. Panama is a great eco-tourism location has many tourist resorts, beautiful beaches and islands, white sand and crystal waters. Admire the mountain scenery of lofty heights and stunning views. Explore its dense rainforests or lose by their people living with their friendly inhabitants.
Panama plays an important role in international trade because the Panama Canal likes the Atlantic with the Pacific oceans. Today the Canal is being expanded to allow passage of even larger ships.
Kuna or Cuna is the name of an indigenous people of Panama who live in San Blas Island. The Kuna live in three politically autonomous reservations in Panama. The Kuna are one of the world’s most incredible tribes.
Colón is home to the northern gateway of the Panama Canal as well as Afro-Caribbean descendants of those workers who helped build the canal in the early 20th century. Colón is 50 miles from Panama City. Colón’s is well known for duty free shopping in the Colón Free Zone. During the stop in Colón you can go rock climbing, abseiling, surfing and rafting for its rivers. Be sure to ask our agents about the tours provided by Pullmantur Cruises in Panama.
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia - Colombia is the fourth largest country in South America. Colombia has coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific and is bordered by Venezuela, Panama, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. It is a land full of contrasts with its rugged terrain. Thus, the Andes mountain range occupies almost half the country through it from north to south.
Cartagena or Cartagena de Indias is a large Caribbean beach resort in a colonial town located in the center of the northeastern Caribbean coast of Colombia. This charming city has a diverse infrastructure, with mostly bilingual (English – Spanish) staff. The official currency is the Colombian peso, which fluctuates at a representative rate relative to U.S. dollar. Its average temperature is 30 degrees Celsius (90º F), and the beaches keep warm waters all year round. Its historic center, known as the “Walled City”, was declared National Heritage Site of Colombia in 1959, and for being a city full of history, it was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. In 2007 its military architecture was pronounced as the Fourth Wonder of Colombia.
Cartagena de Indias has a number of natural reserves such as mangroves, beaches, the botanical garden, the Oceanarium, the mud volcano and other aquatic and ecotourism attractions so you have many options to enjoy and to get in contact with nature and our flora and fauna. The streets of Cartagena are alive with the aromas of foods with Spanish, native and the African origins. Try a tropical fruit platter served by a smiling “palenquera”, or visit the Portal de los Dulces and enjoy a delicious dessert made from Caribbean fruits. Pastry lovers will be delighted to try the best the city has to offer: arepa de huevo (a deep-fried patty stuffed with an egg), carimañola (yucca fritters) or a buñuelito de frijol (bean fritters), topped with a spicy sauce and washed down with and icy cold Kola Román. Our agents will be happy to advise you on the tours provided by Pullmantur Cruises in Colombia.
Aruba, Netherlands Antilles - The Netherlands Antilles was an autonomous Caribbean country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Although the country has now been dissolved, all of its constituent islands remain part of the kingdom under a different legal status and the term is still used to refer to these Dutch Caribbean islands. Pullmantur Cruises offer great tours in Aruba.
Aruba is the first in a group of three islands called the “ABC” (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) islands. The island wins you over with gorgeous weather, serene beaches, exciting land and sea activities. The official languages of Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento, but English, German and Spanish are widely spoken. Most natives speak several languages. The main activities in Aruba are sunbathing, gambling, shopping and water sports. You can also explore natural wonders throughout Arikok National Park, the Casibari and Ayo rock formations and Indian caves. Walk through history at the Bushiribana gold mill, Aruba Aloe Factory and Alto Vista Chapel. Museums in downtown Oranjestad include the new state-of-the-art Archaeology Museum and the fascinating Numismatic Museum. Kids will enjoy all the creatures at the Butterfly Farm, Ostrich Farm and Donkey Sanctuary. If you are interested in seeing the island from a different viewpoint, visit the caves.
La Guaira, Venezuela - Venezuela is synonymous with biodiversity. There you will find an exceptional country with exceptional people, open and willing to teach and share their story with visitors. Its population is mixture of Europeans and native Africans. This wealth multiracial intensified after 1940 when thousands of Spanish immigrants (especially canaries and Basque), Portuguese and Italians tried a new life in these fertile lands of Venezuela.
The country has a variety of natural beauties presented in beautiful settings. You can enjoy the wonders of their coastline with beautiful beaches and tourist facilities, stunning mountain scenery, lush jungles, warm plains and rivers full of life for those who let go and soak up the magic of Venezuela. The archipelago of Los Roques, the Venezuelan Andes Canaima National Park, Isla Margarita and La Gran Sabana are just some of the beauty that gives us this lush country.
La Guaira exports cocoa beans, coffee, and tobacco. The city hosts its own professional baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, the Tiburones de La Guaira.
At this port you can visit the capital city of Caracas, set in a valley and best viewed from the 6,500-foot summit of Mount Avila. Cable car rides to the top are usually available. The best city tours visit La Catedral, Santa Teresa Basilica, the Capitol building, Simon Bolivar’s birthplace and either Los Caobos or Los Proceres Park. You can experience great tours with Pullmantur Cruises in Venezuela.
Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - The Netherlands Antilles was an autonomous Caribbean country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Although the country has now been dissolved, all of its constituent islands remain part of the kingdom under a different legal status and the term is still used to refer to these Dutch Caribbean islands. Pullmantur Cruises offer great tours in Curaçao.
Curaçao is the last in a group of three islands called the “ABC” (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) islands. The island wins you over with gorgeous weather, serene beaches, exciting land and sea activities. Curaçao is well known for coral reefs and scuba diving, which can be reached without a boat. The southern coast has calm waters and therefore the majority of diving locations. The coastline of Curaçao also features many bays and inlets, where boats are moored.
Curaçao has more than 30 beaches, ranging from tranquil bays to secluded coves. Seaquarium Beach (Mambo Beach), offers placid waters perfect for swimming, with bars and restaurants on site. The largest and most popular destination for sunbathing, Blauwbaai has showers and changing facilities and plenty of shade. Shallow, tranquil seas tucked inside a narrow cove make Playa Lagun a prime spot for families. Be sure to enjoy cool drink at a local cafe as you enjoy a floating pontoon across Saint Anna Bay. Shop from locals at the Floating Market selling crafts and tropical fruits and vegetables. Visit the Museum Kurá Hulanda and learn about the eclectic collection of artifacts and oddities in the includes fertility dolls, fossils, musical instruments, and even slave quarters.
As noted above, our agents will be happy to advise you on the tours provided by Pullmantur Cruises in Colombia. Cruise and Rail Travel Intl Ltd is an authorized to Pullmantur Cruises in the Caribbean, with an emphasis on Caricom states.