Miami, situated on the Atlantic coast in Southeast Florida, is the world's busiest cruise port. An array of world-famous beaches such as South Beach, which is known for its vibrant nightlife scene, continue to put the city on the map for cruise vacationers. Miami is home to many beautiful and lush national parks and botanical gardens, such as Biscayne National Park and the divine Pinecrest Gardens.

On a stop at Progreso, you get off on an extremely long pier... 7km into the Gulf of Mexico! This pier was built a few years ago especially for cruise ships and is one of the newest docks in the area. The city has plenty of shops, restaurants anc cafés, but you could always avoid that and just enjoy the sunshine and sunbathe on the beach!

Puerto Limon is Costa Rica's biggest port city on the Caribbean coast. The city's port is very busy all year round, the ships are transporting truckloads of fruit and other goods. Although, cruise ships stop for a visit regularly between October and May, Puerto Limon is not as welcoming and pampering to its tourists as one would hope. However, if you are looking for a good base to explore the array of national parks around the city, you are in the right place.

Fuerte Amador is a small Pacific island which is known as the gateway to Panama City. A one-mile man made causeway connects four small islands. The island is dotted with restaurants and shops, so there's plenty to discover. With many reliable taxis at the port there's a quick way to get around to other destinations too. Panama is 20 miles away from Fuerte Amador so a stop in the port is a great opportunity to book an excursion to see the city.

Manta is located on the Pacific coast of Ecuador and can look back on a long history. Even before the Spanish conquest, there were settlements here. Explore the small shops and don't miss your chance to try the freshly caught tuna.

Guayaquil is home to one of the most important ports in Ecuador. A stroll through the city parks willl allow you to enjoy the sight of many exotic plants which flourish here thanks to tropical climate. If you decide to take a hike through the Cerro Blanco Nature Reserve prepare for lots of sand! This is the home ot the biggest sand dune in the world! Each year, the city attracts many action enthusiasts through its numerous sporting opportunities. Sandboarding is one of the most popular sports on offer. Alternatively, you can take a trip to the country estate which is normally comprised of several thousand acres and is managed by the locals.