Bahamas et Caraïbes au départ de Miami

Miami is called the gateway to the Americas, and it’s indeed a very glamourous global city to explore at the start or end of an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise. Home to many cultures, the city of Miami sizzles with flavours from the Americas, beginning with Cuba and the Little Havana neighbourhood – one of the most historically significant places, while Wynwood is famous for its wall art and Puerto Rican history.

Across Biscayne Bay lies the city of Miami Beach, home to the world-famous South Beach. An MSC-arranged guided private tour opens up a world of possibilities for you: enjoy the beach, take in the city’s Art Deco architecture and enjoy a drink on legendary Ocean Drive, where you can people watch, and perhaps spot a celebrity. If time permits, take a stroll on artsy Lincoln Road packed with street side cafes and shops.

Facing the MSC Cruises port in downtown Miami is Bayside Marketplace – a lively commercial centre that is a staging area for boat tours of Miami. Seeing the city from the water, with its impressive skyline and waterfront mansions, is an experience in itself. The downtown area also boasts the dazzling Performing Arts Centre, the Museum of Science, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (known as the PAMM), scenic Bayfront Park and the arena where the 3-time NBA champion Miami Heat basketball team plays.

Miami is renowned for its shopping. Hop on a tour to see the major city sights followed by retail therapy at one of Miami’s largest and newest shopping malls: Dolphin Mall. With more than 240 retail outlets, you’re bound to need a bit of room in your luggage for your purchases. Luckily, there are several luggage stores at the mall to fill that need.
Head west past the city into untamed wilderness on an MSC excursion into the Everglades. At this national park where water is the central feature, unlike any other in North America, nature enthusiasts can hop on an airboat tour through the swampland and waterways to spot alligators and a variety of birds.

Nature made it Beautiful, we made it Unique
Discover our new and exclusive Bahamian destination: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Here you can spend a one-of-a-kind experience on an authentic Caribbean Marine Reserve, while connecting with the natural world, feeling the warmth of the Bahamian spirit and immersing in an eco-friendly environment.
On Ocean Cay you can enjoy a relaxing massage in a cabana, discover the beauty of the sea and explore the area with dedicated excursions.

Blessed with some of the oldest buildings in the Western Hemisphere, San Juan, Puerto Rico’s cap-ital, is romantically charming with its bright pastel Spanish colonial facades, wrought-iron balconies abloom with flowers, narrow cobblestone streets and beloved park squares. Once you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise at the port, explore Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan), a UNESCO World Heritage district, widely renowned for the fortresses of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the Castillo San Cristóbal.

The old town occupies the headland of a 2.5-mile-long island (connected by bridge to the mainland) that shelters San Juan Bay, for centuries a key port in the New World. It was originally known as Puerto Rico, or “rich port,” because its location made it the perfect stop for shipping.

Several MSC excursions offer walking tours that let you soak up amazing views of San Juan, while making cultural discoveries of a lifetime. Wander through the old town along the Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan’s oldest tree-lined avenue; head up its southern city wall, La Muralla, which until the late 19th century encircled all of Old San Juan with sandstone; and tour the 16th-century fortress of El Morro, with its six different lines of defence.

Take a coffee-tasting walking tour to explore Puerto Rico’s rich coffee culture, and learn how the island’s rich volcanic soil and climate have contributed to the rise of coffee as one of its main crops. Taste a delicious cup of freshly brewed Puerto Rican café con leche, learn about the island’s historical ties with the caffeine-rich beverage, and explore how coffee and the church are connected on this MSC excursion through the streets of Old San Juan.

Or savour San Juan’s culinary delights, in a Martha Stewart excursion curated exclusively for MSC that will have you tasting local cuisine and drinks at five destinations along the route through the fortified colonial city. From Puerto Rican fritters at historic El Convento Hotel, to chocolate tasting at a fourth-generation chocolatier, you won’t want to miss this tour, which ends at La Casita de Rones for a rum lesson and a piña colada, the national drink of Puerto Rico.

With more than 80% of the world’s rum coming from Puerto Rico, delve deeper into the spirit on an MSC excursion to Casa Bacardí in the town of Cataño. Discover the story behind Bacardí’s legendary cocktails, sniff the products on display and learn about the rum-making process including wood barrelling, ageing and finishing. For the grand finale, enjoy a fascinating mixology show.

Nature lovers will not want to miss a visit to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. territory and one of Puerto Rico’s finest spots of natural beauty. Marvel at its small horsetail waterfalls, giant ferns and tropical hardwoods.

For an enchanting experience, kayak into the enchanting bioluminescent bay at Laguna Grande of Fajardo on another MSC excursion. Under the blanket of the night sky and the lighthouse of Fajardo, paddle through the water and watch it glow with the bioluminescence of millions and millions of tiny organisms.

San Felipe de Puerto Plata est la capitale de la province de Puerto Plata, sur la côte nord atlantique de la République dominicaine. La ville est surtout connue pour ses plages. Le long front de mer de Playa Dorada est bordé de stations balnéaires et d’un terrain de golf de 18 trous. Le vieux centre de la ville, qui date de l’époque coloniale, est dominé par la Fortaleza San Felipe, une forteresse espagnole du 16ème siècle qui abrite aujourd’hui des objets historiques et militaires.

Miami is called the gateway to the Americas, and it’s indeed a very glamourous global city to explore at the start or end of an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise. Home to many cultures, the city of Miami sizzles with flavours from the Americas, beginning with Cuba and the Little Havana neighbourhood – one of the most historically significant places, while Wynwood is famous for its wall art and Puerto Rican history.

Across Biscayne Bay lies the city of Miami Beach, home to the world-famous South Beach. An MSC-arranged guided private tour opens up a world of possibilities for you: enjoy the beach, take in the city’s Art Deco architecture and enjoy a drink on legendary Ocean Drive, where you can people watch, and perhaps spot a celebrity. If time permits, take a stroll on artsy Lincoln Road packed with street side cafes and shops.

Facing the MSC Cruises port in downtown Miami is Bayside Marketplace – a lively commercial centre that is a staging area for boat tours of Miami. Seeing the city from the water, with its impressive skyline and waterfront mansions, is an experience in itself. The downtown area also boasts the dazzling Performing Arts Centre, the Museum of Science, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (known as the PAMM), scenic Bayfront Park and the arena where the 3-time NBA champion Miami Heat basketball team plays.

Miami is renowned for its shopping. Hop on a tour to see the major city sights followed by retail therapy at one of Miami’s largest and newest shopping malls: Dolphin Mall. With more than 240 retail outlets, you’re bound to need a bit of room in your luggage for your purchases. Luckily, there are several luggage stores at the mall to fill that need.
Head west past the city into untamed wilderness on an MSC excursion into the Everglades. At this national park where water is the central feature, unlike any other in North America, nature enthusiasts can hop on an airboat tour through the swampland and waterways to spot alligators and a variety of birds.

Nature made it Beautiful, we made it Unique
Discover our new and exclusive Bahamian destination: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Here you can spend a one-of-a-kind experience on an authentic Caribbean Marine Reserve, while connecting with the natural world, feeling the warmth of the Bahamian spirit and immersing in an eco-friendly environment.
On Ocean Cay you can enjoy a relaxing massage in a cabana, discover the beauty of the sea and explore the area with dedicated excursions.

Le reggae, le rhum, les belles plages, la cuisine épicée et la campagne verdoyante attirent depuis longtemps les visiteurs en Jamaïque et notamment dans la ville de Falmouth, l’une des villes géorgiennes les mieux préservées des Caraïbes, située sur la côte nord de l’île.

Lors d’une croisière MSC Caraïbes et Antilles à Falmouth, vous aurez l’occasion d’observer comment les plus anciens bâtiments du centre-ville à savoir la tour de l’horloge, le marché victorien, le palais de justice et la Vermont House, tous datant de la fin du 18ème et du début du 19ème siècle, contrastent avec le port récemment construit.

À l’époque coloniale, Falmouth était un port florissant. Les navires chargés de sucre et de rhum faisaient route vers la Grande-Bretagne et revenaient avec des esclaves d’Afrique. Aujourd’hui, Falmouth est devenue célèbre pour les différentes variétés de rhum produites dans les distilleries disséminées dans la ville.

Pour avoir un aperçu de la vie dans les plantations, et goûter au rhum par la même occasion, participez à une excursion MSC au domaine de Good Hope, avec son impressionnante Grande Maison et son village colonial. Créé au milieu des années 1700 pour servir de plantation de sucre, le domaine s’étend sur un total de 809 hectares et abrite plusieurs bâtiments, dont la plupart ont été restaurés avec amour pour retrouver leur gloire d’antan.

Vous pouvez également allier la nature et l’histoire lors d’un voyage relaxant en bambou rafting guidé le long du fleuve Martha Brae, en passant devant des groupes de bambous et de fougères qui murmurent tout au long du voyage de 5 km. Au cours de cette excursion MSC, vous visiterez l’église anglicane de Saint-Pierre, l’une des plus anciennes et des plus grandes de Jamaïque, avant de rejoindre le charmant village de Martha Brae. Il a été fondé par un propriétaire de plantation en 1762 lorsqu’il a isolé une partie de son domaine.

Après Falmouth, partez en excursion à Ocho Rios et aux chutes de Dunn’s River, où vous serez guidé jusqu’aux chutes de 183 mètres pour une expérience mémorable. Vous pouvez également emprunter un télésiège qui vous emmènera à travers la canopée de la forêt tropicale pour une course de bobsleigh exaltante, pleine de rebondissements, jusqu’en bas de la montagne.

Pour les amateurs d’équitation, montez à cru dans la mer des Caraïbes lors d’une excursion MSC qui vous emmène le long du littoral jamaïcain avant de plonger dans l’eau pour une baignade rafraîchissante avec votre cheval.

Grand Caïman est la plus grande des îles Caïmans avec une superficie de 76 miles² (122 km²) et une population d’environ 30 000 habitants. Elle est connue dans le monde entier pour sa célèbre Seven Mile Beach. Pour les lève-tôt, une promenade matinale le long de la plage est une expérience merveilleuse. Les plages de Grand Caïman sont spectaculaires et sont appréciées par des milliers de visiteurs chaque année. L’économie de l’île est fortement dépendante du tourisme, étant donné que quasiment 75% du PIB de l’île est basé sur le tourisme. En plus de ses nombreuses plages, on trouve une grande diversité d’autres attractions sur l’île. Grand Caïman, et les îles Caïmans en général, sont très réputées pour la plongée sous-marine. L’île dispose de nombreux récifs, dont certains peuvent être accessibles à la nage depuis la rive.

Cozumel est la plus grande île du Mexique, nichée à seulement 12 miles (19 kms) au large des côtes de la péninsule du Yucatan. Cozumel mesure 28 miles (45 kms) de long et 10 miles (16 kms) de large, et est mondialement connue pour ses éblouissantes plages de sable blanc et la clarté remarquable de l’océan multicolores bleu azur des Caraïbes dans laquelle elle repose. Le climat est subtropical et les peuples autochtones à Cozumel sont d’origine maya.

Miami is called the gateway to the Americas, and it’s indeed a very glamourous global city to explore at the start or end of an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise. Home to many cultures, the city of Miami sizzles with flavours from the Americas, beginning with Cuba and the Little Havana neighbourhood – one of the most historically significant places, while Wynwood is famous for its wall art and Puerto Rican history.

Across Biscayne Bay lies the city of Miami Beach, home to the world-famous South Beach. An MSC-arranged guided private tour opens up a world of possibilities for you: enjoy the beach, take in the city’s Art Deco architecture and enjoy a drink on legendary Ocean Drive, where you can people watch, and perhaps spot a celebrity. If time permits, take a stroll on artsy Lincoln Road packed with street side cafes and shops.

Facing the MSC Cruises port in downtown Miami is Bayside Marketplace – a lively commercial centre that is a staging area for boat tours of Miami. Seeing the city from the water, with its impressive skyline and waterfront mansions, is an experience in itself. The downtown area also boasts the dazzling Performing Arts Centre, the Museum of Science, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (known as the PAMM), scenic Bayfront Park and the arena where the 3-time NBA champion Miami Heat basketball team plays.

Miami is renowned for its shopping. Hop on a tour to see the major city sights followed by retail therapy at one of Miami’s largest and newest shopping malls: Dolphin Mall. With more than 240 retail outlets, you’re bound to need a bit of room in your luggage for your purchases. Luckily, there are several luggage stores at the mall to fill that need.
Head west past the city into untamed wilderness on an MSC excursion into the Everglades. At this national park where water is the central feature, unlike any other in North America, nature enthusiasts can hop on an airboat tour through the swampland and waterways to spot alligators and a variety of birds.