Cruise Description

Seven Seas Mariner® exudes class, from the delectable offerings of Chartreuse to the debonair atmosphere of the Connoisseur Club.

Oranjestad, Aruba
While the city exhibits beautiful examples of both Dutch and Spanish architecture, it is now a Dutch city, taking its name from the Dutch royal house of Orange, and became the capital Aruba in 1979. When not heading for the famed beaches, the first spot most visitors enjoy is Wilhelmina Park, a lovely tropical garden by the waterfront, great for catching the Caribbean breezes. From here, travel on to the Archaeological Museum of Aruba or the Numismatic Museum of Aruba. The first offers an historical perspective; the latter, a fascinating display of coins from over 400 countries. Fort Zoutman (1796) is the oldest example of Dutch architecture on the island. In 1867, Willem III tower was added. Not only an excellent vantage point for photos, the fort also hosts music festivals and craft fairs.

Willemstad, Curaçao
Discover a touch of old Amsterdam transported to an island paradise. Pastel-hued buildings decorate the waterfront of this very Dutch Caribbean island. Don’t miss a visit to the colorful floating market, just a short walk from the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. A World Heritage site, the Punda district preserves hundreds of buildings as national monuments including Fort Amsterdam, the Governor’s Palace, Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, one of the first synagogue’s in the New World, and the waterfront’s colorful Penha building.

Kralendijk, Bonaire
Just 50 miles north of Venezuela, Bonaire is part of the Netherlands Antilles, which includes St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Saba and Curacao. In 1951, the first hotel opened on Bonaire, and tourism has been the dominant industry ever since. With a dazzling array of fish and coral reefs and spectacularly clear water (100-ft visibility), Bonaire offers some of the best dive spots in the Caribbean.


Montego Bay, on the northwest coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. It is Jamaica's second-largest city and a thriving port. Montego Bay has some excellent examples of Georgian architecture, a style emphasizing classic proportions. Outside Montego Bay lie several splendid plantations and great houses that are a reminder of a time when sugar, the Caribbean's boom crop, generated great fortunes for Jamaica's large landholders.

George Town, Cayman Islands
Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands in 1503 and named them Las Tortugas, because the only inhabitants found were turtles. By 1530, they were known as the Caymanas, meaning "crocodile" in Carib. Although Sir Francis Drake visited the islands in 1568, they did not come under British rule until 1670. The Caymanians are descendants of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh seamen who settled the islands and later intermarried with Jamaican immigrants.

Tampa Bay, Florida
Take in contemporary architecture and scenic vistas from a glittering riverwalk along the Hillsborough River in the heart of Tampa’s increasingly glamorous downtown. Explore a cleverly designed wetlands trail, coral reef and South African penguin habitats and a plethora of marine life at the Florida Aquarium, rated among the nation’s best. Walk the cobblestoned streets of Ybor City, the historic and unique center of Tampa's ‘Barrio Latino’ that’s been a National Historic Landmark District since 1974. Be thrilled by a variety of animals, rides and live entertainment at the Busch Gardens amusement park. After a visit to St. Petersburg’s world-class Salvador Dali Museum, relax on a white sand beach enjoy what makes Florida the “Sunshine State”.