Metropole South Beach Hotel

Located on Collins Avenue, just steps from the beach and the famed Ocean Drive, the Metropole Suites South Beach is a chic boutique hotel in the heart of Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco District. Stylish one- and two-bedroom apartment suites feature fully equipped kitchens, ample living and dining areas with pull-out sofas, and separate bedrooms. A private courtyard with a plunge pool and sun loungers offers a relaxing retreat. Guests seeking a home-away-from-home experience will find Metropole South Beach ideal. A complimentary continental breakfast is served from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Enjoy a free happy hour with a daily signature cocktail from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Maxine's Bistro & Bar, located in our sister property, the Catalina Hotel. Upon check-in, a valid credit or debit card (Visa, American Express, Discover, or MasterCard) is required to cover incidentals. A $1. 00 authorization will be placed on the card to verify its validity and will be released after a room inspection upon checkout. Prepaid cards, Cash App cards, Chime, and similar mobile payment methods are not accepted. While the remaining balance can be paid in cash, the incidental hold must be secured with a valid card. The cardholder must be present at check-in with their ID and the credit card used for the booking.

Miami

Ocean Drive on Miami South Beach is the main beach drag in the heart of the neon-lit area lined with bars and restaurants where the tanned and toned rub shoulders with the diners, drinkers, sunbathers and swimmers. This is party central with everything contained in one area. Perhaps have dinner in the Versace mansion, go shopping in one of the huge shopping malls of Miami such as Port Aventura Mall and Biscayne Bay; or simply relax on the beach.

Norwegian Joy

Norwegian Joy was launched in 2017 as the second of the Breakaway Plus class of ship following Norwegian Escape. She was originally designed for the Chinese market and in 2019 was refurbished and remodelled ready for the western market and repositioned to the USA. This 167,725-tonne ship has 20 decks with a wonderful range of signature Norwegian cruise Line facilities, an amazing line-up of 19 dining options and 14 bars. The ship features a bespoke virtual reality gaming complex in the Pavilion, a go-kart racetrack at sea, an incredible observation lounge, a laser tag course and Broadway style shows in the theatre.

With 19 dining options on board the choice is yours. Complimentary choices in the three main dining rooms (Taste, Savour, and Manhattan) and the Garden Cafe self-service buffet restaurant; you can even eat 24/7 at The Local Bar and Grill or opt for room service. Speciality dining includes top signature NCL favourites of Le Bistro (French), La Cucina (Italian), Teppanyaki (Asian Fusion hotplate), Cagney's Steakhouse, Texas Smokehouse Q, Ocean Blue (seafood), Food Republic (World -wide i-Pad menus), The District Brewhouse and more. Take advantage of most of these with the free speciality dining package included in the price. The Waterfront promenade area is lined with bars and restaurants for Al-fresco dinning too.

The main pool area includes two swimming pools, two hot tubs and an aqua fun park with two breath-taking waterslides. Spice H2O doubles as an adults only sunbathing area by day and an adults only outdoor nightclub at night hosting events such as the White Hot Party. For a more select sunbathing experience opt for the Vibe Beach Club.

Enjoy a day of uninterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the wide range of entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Cartagena

Cartagena is a modern port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast. At its core is the walled Old Town, with 16th-century plazas, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are the nearby shores of Isla de Barú and Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs and scuba diving.

Colón

Colón is a Panamanian city and sea port beside the Caribbean Sea, lying near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It is the capital of Panama's Colón Province and has traditionally been known as Panama's second city.

Panama Canal

One of the seven wonders of the world linking the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean by a series of locks taking huge ships across the Central America via the Gatun Lake. A must do journey on anyone's bucket list the ship squeezes through narrow canals seemingly floating across dry land. A Journey through the Panama Canal is achieved by the ship rising up and down through huge locks between the Caribbean & the Pacific Ocean; and crossing the Gatun Lake in the middle of central America. The locks are split into three sets and incorporate two independent lanes for two way traffic. The set that carries the ship between the Caribbean Sea and the Gatun Lake comprises of three stepped tiers. The journey from the Gatun Lake to the Pacific Ocean is split into two separate sets of locks. The Miraflores locks has two stepped tiers and the final set which reaches the Pacific Ocean is a single stepped tier known as the Pedro Miguel lock.

Enjoy a day of uninterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the wide range of entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Puntarenas

The coast line of Puntarenas is full of islands, inlets, beaches, and very beautiful natural treasures, all which make it an excellent port of call. There is a multitude of attractions based around the beaches and around its islands. The primary attractions are the Monteverde Biological Reserve and tropical waterfalls. Visit “Pura Vida” garden in the Carara National Park.

The waterfall is one of the highest in the country, reaching some 650 ft. There are also colourful gardens, trails, and pools for swimming in this area. The Montezuma Waterfall is a 20-minute walk outside of the city; this waterfall is some 65ft. high with a refreshing pool surrounded by lush vegetation.

The Cocalito Waterfall is located on the far northeast end of Playa Cocalito.It is 40ft. high with a pool at the bottom for swimming and enjoying the lush vegetation and stunning ocean views. Take the tourist walk from the cruise ship terminal located along the main beach in Puntarenas. There are many little kiosks, and places to purchase local arts and crafts as well as traditional fruit salad and frozen drinks known as “Churchills.”

Enjoy a day of uninterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the wide range of entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala)

Guatemala offers superb jungle encrusted Mayan ruins, breathtaking smoking volcanoes, wildlife crammed rainforests, magnificent colonial towns and colourful ethnic people with curios customs. Antigua is the old capital and is scenically situated between three volcanoes. This world heritage site has cobbled streets , flowers , evocative ruins and fine dining. Lake Atitlan is ringed by 13 varied and colourful towns and is where Mayan traditions are at their best. Don't forget to pay a visit the local wooden god of Maximon!

Enjoy a day of uninterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the wide range of entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Puerto Vallarta

This wonderful beach destination is surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay. Los Muertos beach is located next to the Old Town and is a wonderful place to watch the sun set. Here you will a variety of restaurants, bars, galleries, boutiques and souvenir shops. Las Gemelas are a pair of small beaches distinguished by their fine white sand, clear blue water and gentle onshore waves ideal for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, walking and sunbathing under a cluster of palm trees. Perhaps climb the rocks that divide the beaches and wade through the rock pools to spot crabs and minnows. Conchas Chinas is a pristine white sand beach nestled between the lush green mountains and aquamarine ocean. Here you will be able to peer into the depths and see the wide variety of fish and sea life to be found. Los Arcos National Marine Park is situated next to Las Gemelas where there are further opportunities to boat, snorkel, or Scuba dive through the deep tunnels, caves, colorful reefs and arches of these amazing islands.

Cabo San Lucas

One of the premier resort destinations in the Western Hemisphere, Cabo San Lucas – or "Cabo" – is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and beautiful transparent waters that offer some of the best snorkelling in the Mexican Riviera.

Enjoy a day of uninterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the wide range of entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Los Angeles

In Los Angeles you will be spoilt for choice. Spend some time on Venice Beach made famous by the Baywatch TV series and the setting for many films, featuring roller skaters and lifeguard huts. Visit the boutiques on Rodeo Drive and perhaps take a Movie Star tour in Beverly Hills. Visit the Chinese Mann's Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard where you will find the Walk of Fame and see how your hands measure up to those of Hollywood stars cast in the concrete sidewalk outside the theatre. Anaheim is the Home of Disneyland and also a western style Rollercoaster park called Knotts Berry Farm. Long Beach is the final resting place of the Original Queen Mary which has been converted into a floating museum/restaurant/hotel.