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Vanguard, lead ship of the Vanguard class, under way on open water at sunset.

Limited availability

7 nights · Western Caribbean

Reef and Ruins

Vanguard, Vanguard class

Belize, Roatán, Costa Maya and Cozumel: the barrier-reef week.

Sails
Tue 10 Aug 2027
Returns
Tue 17 Aug 2027
From
Miami
Deposit terms
Non-refundable deposit
Sailing code
vanguard-20270810
  1. Miami
  2. At Sea
  3. Belize City
  4. Roatán
  5. Costa Maya
  6. Cozumel
  7. At Sea
  8. Miami

Day by day

All times are local to the port. Dates are calculated from the sailing's departure date.

  1. Miami, United States, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 1 · Tue 10 Aug 2027

    Miami

    United States

    Arrives — · Departs 16:30

    Embarkation at Miami. All aboard before the 16:30 sailing.

    6 shore excursions in Miami
    • Hop-On Hop-Off Day Ticket

      An all-day open-top bus ticket with commentary and unlimited stops.

      $45.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · easy

    • City Highlights Coach Tour

      A guided coach circuit of the principal sights with photo stops.

      $69.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Art Deco District and South Beach

      A guided walk of the Ocean Drive Art Deco district with free time on South Beach.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Food and Market Walk

      A walking tour of the city's markets and food halls with tastings included.

      $95.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

      The 1916 Villa Vizcaya on Biscayne Bay and its formal gardens.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Everglades Airboat and Wildlife Show

      An airboat run through the sawgrass of the Everglades with an alligator presentation.

      $119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

  2. The pool deck of Vanguard at golden hour

    Day 2 · Wed 11 Aug 2027

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  3. Belize City, Belize, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 3 · Thu 12 Aug 2027

    Belize City

    Belize

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at Belize City from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in Belize City
    • Beach Club Day Pass

      Loungers, pool and lunch at a beach club within easy reach of the pier.

      $69.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy

    • Coastal Catamaran Cruise

      A relaxed sail along the coast with an open bar and swim stop.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Reef Snorkel by Boat

      A short boat ride to the reef with two snorkel stops and all equipment supplied.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Belize Zoo and Rainforest

      The wildlife rescue zoo on the Western Highway, home to jaguars and tapirs.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

    • Belize Barrier Reef Snorkel

      A boat to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley on the barrier reef.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

    • Altun Ha and Cave Tubing

      The Mayan site of Altun Ha followed by an inner-tube float through the Caves Branch river caves.

      $149.00 per guest · 6.5 hours · active

  4. Roatán, Honduras, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 4 · Fri 13 Aug 2027

    Roatán

    Honduras

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at Roatán from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in Roatán
    • Roatán Island Highlights Drive

      A drive the length of the island with viewpoint and craft-market stops.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Beach Club Day Pass

      Loungers, pool and lunch at a beach club within easy reach of the pier.

      $69.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy

    • West Bay Beach and Reef Snorkel

      West Bay Beach and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which lies a short swim offshore.

      $75.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Coastal Catamaran Cruise

      A relaxed sail along the coast with an open bar and swim stop.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Reef Snorkel by Boat

      A short boat ride to the reef with two snorkel stops and all equipment supplied.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Gumbalimba Park and Monkeys

      A private nature park with capuchins, macaws and a suspension bridge trail.

      $89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

  5. Costa Maya, Mexico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 5 · Sat 14 Aug 2027

    Costa Maya

    Mexico

    Arrives 09:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Costa Maya from 09:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Costa Maya
    • Mahahual Beach and Reef

      The village beach at Mahahual with snorkelling on the reef just offshore.

      $65.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Beach Club Day Pass

      Loungers, pool and lunch at a beach club within easy reach of the pier.

      $69.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy

    • Coastal Catamaran Cruise

      A relaxed sail along the coast with an open bar and swim stop.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Reef Snorkel by Boat

      A short boat ride to the reef with two snorkel stops and all equipment supplied.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Chacchoben Mayan Ruins

      The Late Preclassic temple complex in the jungle inland from Mahahual.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colours

      A drive to the freshwater lagoon at Bacalar with swimming and a boat cruise.

      $139.00 per guest · 7.0 hours · easy

  6. Cozumel, Mexico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 6 · Sun 15 Aug 2027

    Cozumel

    Mexico

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Cozumel from 08:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Cozumel
    • Beach Club Day Pass

      Loungers, pool and lunch at a beach club within easy reach of the pier.

      $69.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy

    • Coastal Catamaran Cruise

      A relaxed sail along the coast with an open bar and swim stop.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Chankanaab Park Snorkel

      The national park lagoon and reef, with snorkel gear and beach facilities.

      $79.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Reef Snorkel by Boat

      A short boat ride to the reef with two snorkel stops and all equipment supplied.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Palancar Reef Catamaran

      A sail to Palancar Reef on the island's south-west coast for two snorkel stops.

      $95.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Tulum Mayan Ruins by Ferry

      A ferry to the mainland and a guided visit to the walled Mayan city above the sea at Tulum.

      $159.00 per guest · 7.5 hours · moderate

  7. The pool deck of Vanguard at golden hour

    Day 7 · Mon 16 Aug 2027

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  8. Miami, United States, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 8 · Tue 17 Aug 2027

    Miami

    United States

    Arrives 07:00 · Departs —

    Arrive Miami at 07:00 and disembark.

    6 shore excursions in Miami
    • Hop-On Hop-Off Day Ticket

      An all-day open-top bus ticket with commentary and unlimited stops.

      $45.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · easy

    • City Highlights Coach Tour

      A guided coach circuit of the principal sights with photo stops.

      $69.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Art Deco District and South Beach

      A guided walk of the Ocean Drive Art Deco district with free time on South Beach.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Food and Market Walk

      A walking tour of the city's markets and food halls with tastings included.

      $95.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

      The 1916 Villa Vizcaya on Biscayne Bay and its formal gardens.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Everglades Airboat and Wildlife Show

      An airboat run through the sawgrass of the Everglades with an alligator presentation.

      $119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

Your ship

Lead ship of the Vanguard class and the largest hull in the fleet, based in Miami.

Guests
5,610
Crew
1,950
Gross tonnage
197,000
Decks
18
Entered service
2025

Venues aboard

In every stateroom

Fares and staterooms

Per person for a party of 2 guests sharing one stateroom.

Category Availability Sq ft Sleeps Fare pp Included
IN Interior Interior Limited availability 103 of 700 staterooms left 158 4 $1,033.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe
IV Interior Virtual View Interior Good availability 75 of 240 staterooms left 172 4 $1,089.63 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Floor-to-ceiling virtual view screen
OV Ocean View Ocean View Limited availability 94 of 420 staterooms left 182 4 $1,212.06 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View Limited availability 29 of 120 staterooms left 182 3 $1,100.76 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
BC Balcony Balcony Almost sold out 100 of 1050 staterooms left 204 4 $1,390.14 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
BA Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Limited availability 15 of 120 staterooms left 248 4 $1,612.74 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
JS Junior Suite Suite Limited availability 16 of 110 staterooms left 310 4 $2,113.59 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation
CS Meridian Club Suite Suite Almost sold out 4 of 45 staterooms left 486 4 $2,948.34 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation

Plus $170.19 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 150% supplement.

Price estimate

Occupancy

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From $1,033.98 per person

7 nights · 10 Aug 2027 · Vanguard

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