About the cruise
Embark Artemis in Jamaica’s Montego Bay and begin your journey with a call into Grand Cayman. The largest of the three Caymans, Grand Cayman is an attractive island. Georgetown, the capital, is an important international banking centre as well as being the departure point for a fascinating submarine trip over extensive coral reefs. Roatan is one of the three beautiful Bay islands located off the north coast of Honduras. Within the island’s lush tropical landscape you will find jungles, forests, mangrove canals and mountain peaks. Visit Carambola Botanical Reserve and the Roatan Butterfly Gardens. Discover the fascinating Mayan ruins of Guatemala and Honduras from Santo Tomas de Castilla. Tour the Mayan ruins at Tikal or explore the mighty Acropolis of Quirigua National Park.[/p]
Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America. On the north coast you will find flat, swampy coastal plains and in the south, you can enjoy the breathtaking sights of the Maya Mountains and Victoria Peak – the highest point on the island. With splendid diving and snorkelling at Chankanab, imposing Mayan remains at Tulum, and a good selection of authentic bars and restaurants in town, Cozumel provides an evocative and fun-packed taste of Mexico. Nassau is one of the most popular cruise ports in the world. So you can expect all the trappings like gigantic resorts and continental-style glittering casinos. However, you will also find evidence of gentler times.
There is a wealth of colonial architecture including Fort Charlotte, Blackbeard’s Tower and the Queen’s Staircase – with its 66 solid limestone steps leading to an observation tower.[/p]
Princess Cays is your own personal island hide-away for the day. This exclusive haven in the Bahamas offers more than a mile and a half of golden sand to relax on and turquoise, clear waters teeming with iridescent fish and beautiful coral reefs. Apart from your fellow passengers there will be no one to intrude on your own dream of bliss. Grand Turk, capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands, is bursting with turn-of-the-century Caribbean charm. The Bermudan British colonial architecture interspersed with the colourful, Caribbean-style local dwellings is quite captivating. Disembark in Montego Bay for an overnight flight back to the UK, arriving on Sunday 22 February.[/p]