10 Nights Cartagena to Puntarenas - Crystal Serenity

Day 1 - Cartagena, Colombia

Lose yourself in the beautiful chaos of Cartagena, where layers of cultural influence intersect to create a city rich in character. The walled Old Town – established in the 16th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage site – is best explored on foot. Stop by a street stall for fresh lulo juice before setting off to explore the labyrinthine streets, filled with shady plazas, ornate former mansions, and balconies overflowing with flowers. Just outside the historic walls, you'll find the colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní, where vivid murals adorn the facades of shops and galleries, and salsa music wafts from lively bars.

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Day 2  -   Day at sea

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Day 3 -   Willemstad, Curaçao

Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, is characterized by story-book Dutch architecture, waterfront promenades, fine shopping and a colorful floating market. Located in the southern Caribbean, just 38 miles north of Venezuela, a harmonious blend of Dutch, Caribbean, African and South American cultures makes Willemstad unique among the Caribbean ports of call.

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Day 4 -   Kralendijk, Bonaire

The `B` of Netherlands Antilles' ABC islands (with Aruba and Curaçao), Bonaire is the easternmost of the three. A small island – but at 112 square miles the middle-sized of the ABCs – and generally flat, it features some of the best beaches in the Antilles, huge wildlife reserve areas and year-round sunshine. The charming beachside town of Kralendijk fits snugly into the leeward curve of the island. This capital of Bonaire features the ABC islands' signature pastel-colored buildings and old Dutch homes, reminders of the `home country.` Sights include a colorful boat harbor and fish market, historical Fort Orange, the Old Fort museum, jewelry and duty-free shops, plus a pretty main square shaded by mimosa trees and surrounded by brightly colored flowers.

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Day 5 - Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba

Aruba is a long, narrow island, located just 15 miles from Venezuela's coast, with a dry and sunny climate year-round. Its distinctive beauty lies in the stark contrast between the sea and its countryside. Next to arid deserts, which host an array of wild rock formations, curiously bent divi-divi trees and cactus jungles, are magnificent beaches that shelve into transparent blue waters. Combining Dutch efficiency and Caribbean charm, Aruba has become one of the most popular playgrounds in the Caribbean, boasting sophisticated resorts and casinos.

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Day 6 -   Santa Marta, Colombia

Fancy lounging on a picture-perfect Caribbean beach? Then Santa Marta is for you. Colombia's oldest founded city not only has popular swathes of sand on its doorstep, but it's just a short drive from the Tayrona National Park, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The setting is sublime, with gin-clear waters lapping pristine beaches that are backed by palm trees and lush vegetation. Back in Santa Marta, while much of the colonial heritage has long been swept away, you can still visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where the revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar drew his last breath.

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Day 7 -   Day at sea

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Day 8 -  P anama Canal Transit, Panama

The Panama Canal famously connects the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean Sea. It began its activity in 1914, quickly becoming a crucial waterway for maritime trade. While traversing this iconic waterway, you can admire the glorious natural landscapes, which are just 15 minutes away from Panama City.

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Day 9 -   P anama Canal Transit, Panama

The Panama Canal famously connects the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean Sea. It began its activity in 1914, quickly becoming a crucial waterway for maritime trade. While traversing this iconic waterway, you can admire the glorious natural landscapes, which are just 15 minutes away from Panama City.

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Day 10 - Day at Sea

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Day 11-  Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Once the center of Costa Rica's coffee-exporting boom, Puntarenas sits on a slender spit of sand that snakes into the Pacific Ocean. Still a working port, home to a charming blend of colonial buildings, chatty street vendors, and a must-visit market selling tropical fruit and handmade souvenirs, this place packs a punch. Ticos, as Costa Ricans are known, flock here to soak up the laid-back beachfront atmosphere and stroll along the promenade. The place is famed for its fresh seafood, and traditional dishes include zesty lime-drenched ceviche, best sampled at the family-run sodas, or restaurants, that line the old dock.