Caraïbes et Bahamas 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.

A seafaring culture
Setting foot on Isla de Roatán, off the coast of Honduras, is like entering an incredible work of art where the mountainous lush green junglescape meets the glorious blue sea, and deep coves hide pirates of the past. Roatán, after all, was at one point home to more than 5,000 pirates.

Largely untouched, Roatán is known for its barrier reef, fishing and diving cultures. The island offers easy access to beautiful beaches and its coral reef, a sanctuary for snorkelers and divers exploring the bounty of its marine life.

You’ll arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise into Coxen Hole, the capital of the island, aptly named after the pirate who anchored his ship here at the end of the 17th century.

Head off the beaten track to explore the picturesque fishing villages of Punta Gorda, with its Garifuna people, descendants of island Caribs and African slaves, and Oak Ridge, a village on stilts only accessible by boat. Here in an exclusive Martha Stewart excursion curated for MSC, you’ll learn about the local fishing culture, taste local delicacies and explore the island’s waterways and mangroves.

For something more adventurous, book one of several MSC excursions that will have you darting across suspension bridges, zip lining through jungle canopy and mingling with monkeys, toucans, parrots and many other birds that inhabit the local forests.

Seeking more vibes? Head to popular West Bay for excellent cocktails, beautiful beaches, shopping and entertainment that livens the atmosphere in the rhythm of Caribbean music.

Puerto Costa Maya, où accostent les navires de croisière MSC des Caraïbes et des Antilles, est à labri des regards au nord de Mahahual, mais son influence se fait sentir les jours de croisière. Le village sanime alors avec ses stands de souvenirs et ses locations de jet-ski le long de la promenade de bord de mer lisse, une version extrêmement miniature de Playa del Carmen. Les deux villes de la région, Mahahual et Xcalak, plus petite, ont été durement touchées par louragan Dean en 2007. Mahahual a été reconstruite, mais Xcalak est encore bien malmenée. Lors dune croisière MSC Caraïbes et Antilles, vous resterez généralement dans les environs de Mahahual, tandis que les plongeurs et les pêcheurs à la ligne se dirigeront vers le sud, vers Xcalak. Si vous ne vous arrêtez que pour un seul site antique dans la région de Río Bec, Kohunlich est votre meilleur choix dexcursion. Les ruines, rarement visitées par dautres personnes que dénormes papillons et perroquets sauvages, sont magnifiquement situées, dépassant la cime des arbres. Les bâtiments datent de la fin de la période préclassique à la période classique (100-900 après Jésus-Christ) et la plupart sont de style architectural Río Bec. La plupart dentre eux ont été recouverts de feuillage, à lexception du Templo de los Mascarones, qui doit son nom aux cinq masques en stuc de 2 mètres de haut qui décorent sa façade. Assez dérangeantes aujourdhui, ces images du dieu du soleil, Kinich Ahau, aux yeux écarquillés et à la bouche ouverte, se détachaient autrefois dun fond de stuc lisse et peint en rouge vif. Repérez également un quartier résidentiel délite appelé les 27 Escalones, qui vaut le détour pour voir les superbes vues sur la canopée de la jungle depuis le bord de la falaise sur laquelle il est construit. Situées dans une zone plus sèche avec des arbres clairsemés, ces deux ruines voisines constituent un contraste intéressant avec Kohunlich. Limposante pyramide de Kinichná, construite en pierres dun mètre de haut, couche après couche par les chefs successifs, dépasse à peine les arbres, mais vous pouvez regarder le terrain environnant (et apercevoir un aperçu de lancien site archéologique maya de Dzibanché), aujourdhui transformé en terres agricoles.

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.

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.

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.