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The Itinerary+44 (0)20 7752 000017Kaieteur FallsCosta Rica to the CaribbeanDay 1 London to San Jose, Costa Rica. Fly by scheduled indirect flight. On arrival we will transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.Day 2 San Jose to Puerto Limon. We will check out in the late morning and drive to Costa Rica%u2019s Caribbean coast. After lunch we will embark the MS Hebridean Sky in Puerto Limon and moor overnight.Day 3 Puerto Limon. After breakfast we head to the Cahuita National Park. The area is filled with wildlife that includes howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, raccoons, sloths, otters, coatis, agoutis, armadillos and porcupines. Several avian species also live in the swamp forest including the green ibis, the green kingfisher, the yellow crowned night-heron, the frigate bird and the boat-billed heron, among others. Our naturalist guides will lead us through the trails of the rainforest, sharing their vast knowledge of this fragile ecosystem. Alternatively, take a boat ride through the scenic Tortuguerocanals, known as the %u2018Costa Rican Amazon%u2019, as the surrounding rainforest supports a wide range of flora and fauna. Here we can hopefully sight waterfowl, monkeys, lizards, sloths and toucans. We return to the ship via a banana plantation where we learn about this staple of the local economy.Day 4 San Andres, Colombia. After a morning at sea, we arrive in Colombia at San Andres. Due to its location in the far southwest corner of the Caribbean Sea and its relatively undeveloped tourism infrastructure, this island is not on the usual %u2018cruise run%u2019. The island and its keys are beautiful, and we will spend the afternoon exploring the Botanical Gardens and West View Ecological Park, with good opportunities to see indigenous plants and enjoy birdwatching. Alternatively, you may wish to enjoy a swim from one of the palm fringed beaches.Day 5 Isla de Providencia. Often referred to as %u2018Old Providence%u2019 in English, Providencia is a beautiful Colombian island that is little known and relatively untouched by tourism. Along with its smaller sister island of Santa Catalina, it is enclosed by an extensive barrier reef system of some 35 kilometres in length, making it one of the most significant reefs in the world. Captured twice by Henry Morgan and his buccaneers, who aimed to make it a British possession, it nevertheless ended up under Spanish control and is now a remote Colombian island. We have a whole day to explore on an island tour, take a nature walk, or enjoy a swim from the beach.Day 6 At Sea. Spend a leisurely day on board as we cross the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps join a lecture in the lounge or find a spot on deck to relax. Day 7 Port Antonio, Jamaica. This morning we arrive on the north coast of Jamaica at the small, bustling port of Port Antonio, renowned as the world%u2019s banana capital and once home to Errol Flynn, who described it as a %u2018paradise unspoiled by human hands%u2019. This morning, you may opt to join a rafting trip on the Rio Grande, where skilled raftsmen will impart their local knowledge about the native flora and fauna, history and people of the area, as we take in the wonderful natural surroundings. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic drive to Reach Falls situated in the lush Montane Forest. We will have time to enjoy the falls and walk in the surrounding forest which is home to many species of fern as well as a variety of birds. Enjoy a swim in the emerald pool at the foot of the falls before returning to the MS Hebridean Sky for lunch and an afternoon at leisure to stroll around Port Antonio or relax on a local beach.Day 8 At Sea. Spend the day at sea as we cruise towards the island of Hispaniola.Day 9 Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Sailing along the northern coast of Hispaniola, we arrive in the Dominican Republic this morning. We will berth in Puerto Plata from where we will head inland to Santiago de Los Caballeros which was founded in 1495 by 30 Spanish aristocrats and became the country%u2019s first capital. Here we see the %u2018Monumento a Los Heroes de la Restauracion%u2019, dedicated to those who fought for independence from Spain in 1865 and now the city%u2019s social hub. At the Centro Cultural Leon we will see exhibits showcasing Dominican history, arts and culture, as well as learning about the city%u2019s main industry of cigar production. After lunch in the city, we return to the MS Hebridean Sky and sail this evening.Paramaribo, SurinameReach Falls, JamaicaBamboo Raft Tour, Rio Grande River, JamaicaBird Island, SamanaHumpback whale, Samana PeninsulaSantiago de Los Caballeros