The Tropics Are Calling: New 2024-2025 South America & Caribbean Cruises

There is so much to love about the tropics, from the balmy weather and striking scenery to the vibrant atmosphere, rich history and colorful culture in so many of the regions we visit. In our new 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection, all of those enchantments are in abundance. In the Caribbean and Mexico, there are incredible white sand beaches and aquamarine water, of course, but there are also lush jungles, fascinating Maya ruins, unique villages, historical towns and more. Panama Canal cruises are on offer too, with a number of popular voyages featuring a transit of this famed engineering feat and adventures in sought-after ports on both sides of the isthmus.

Meanwhile South America voyages are perfect for the adventurous at heart. Our itineraries here are longer, giving you more time to explore these regions that are so vast and captivating – there’s the beautiful coastline of Brazil and the Amazon River, top destinations in Peru and Uruguay, the varied landscapes of Patagonia and even the bays and glaciers of The White Continent – Antarctica. Wherever you travel, life certainly is lived to the fullest in this region, from the remote coves of Ilha Grande to the cosmopolitan hubs of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. So many of these new unique itineraries are all about the amazing contrasts you will experience.

Read on for cruises not to miss in each region.

Favorite 2025 Caribbean, Mexico & Panama Canal Voyages

Panama Canal Adventure | Miami to Los Angeles, 16 Days
January 8 & January 24, 2025 aboard Vista
Glide into a sun-kissed world while discovering your favorite islands on a Caribbean vacation. Sail from the thriving reefs of Grand Cayman to the Pacific. The Panama Canal and the UNESCO site of Antigua Guatemala are framed by the chic playgrounds of Miami and Los Angeles.

Windward Island Escape | Bridgetown to Bridgetown, 7 Days
January 22, 2025 aboard Sirena
Revel in each of the major Windward Islands’ unique atmospheres, from Martinique’s French joie de vivre to Grenada’s British charm. Savor St. Lucia’s rich Caribbean flavors, soak in Dominica’s hot springs and stroll St. Vincent’s yacht-dotted harbors.

Idyllic West Indies | Miami to Miami, 11 Days
February 19, March 9 & April 8, 2025 aboard Vista
Explore the Caribbean’s eastern reaches, home to distinctive islands boasting illuminating connections to the Old World. Uncover the beauty of rugged, verdant landscapes ringed by sugar-sand beaches and inviting waterfront promenades.

Tropical Retreats | Miami to Miami, 7 Days
March 2 & March 20, 2025 aboard Vista
Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway to beloved destinations in the Western Caribbean as you swim among vibrant tropical fish in Roatán and lounge on the balmy beaches of Costa Maya.

Captivating Panama Canal | Panama City to Miami, 10 Days
April 2, 2025 aboard Sirena
Launch your Panama Canal adventure with an overnight stay in cosmopolitan Panama City, then follow your daylight transit of this engineering marvel with visits to lively Colombia, the delightful Dutch Antilles and beach-rimmed Jamaica.

Rhythms of the Caribbean | Miami to San Juan, 10 Days
April 12, 2025 aboard Sirena
Welcome spring with the sights and sounds of the melodious Caribbean, where a calypso or steel drum band is never far from the islands’ powder-soft beaches. Snorkel turquoise waters, visit preserved 18th-century forts or hike to secluded waterfalls.

Favorite 2025 South America Voyages

Sunlit Strands & Icy Lands | Miami to Buenos Aires, 38 Days
December 7, 2024 aboard Marina
After a lovely warm-up in the Caribbean, prepare for a cavalcade of unforgettable experiences that culminate in a bucket-list visit to otherworldly Antarctica. Along the way, highlights include a Panama Canal transit as well as the majestic Chilean fjords to ring in the new year.

Tango & Samba Celebration | Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, 12 Days
January 14, 2025 aboard Marina
Heed the tuneful temptations of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, joyous lands where life is lived to the fullest in both remote coves and cosmopolitan hubs such as Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro, with overnight stays in all three cities.

Tropics to Antarctica | Rio de Janeiro to Ushuaia, 21 days
January 26, 2025 aboard Marina
Embrace stunning contrasts while sailing from lush Brazil to majestic Antarctica, encountering breathtaking landscapes and wildlife along the way. Explore farther with overnight stays in festive Rio de Janeiro and edge-of-the-world Ushuaia.

Cape Horn Encounter | Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires, 18 Days
March 6, 2025 aboard Marina
Cross several items off your bucket list as you wind among the awe-inspiring Chilean Fjords, cruise around far-flung Cape Horn, visit the Falkland Islands’ tuxedoed penguins and try out the tango in Buenos Aires, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay.

Beautiful Brazil & Beyond | Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, 12 Days
March 24, 2025 aboard Marina
Relish an overnight stay in lively Buenos Aires before setting off for inviting Uruguay and exuberant Brazil, where you’ll delight in pristine havens like Ilha Grande and bustling cities such as Rio de Janeiro, another overnight stay.

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