Miami to Panama City

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Day 15 Jan 11, 2029 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 07:00 – 17:00 10.0 hrs ashore Offering some of the best vistas in all the Caribbean, St. Maarten is the smallest inhabited island in the world shared by two nations - France in the north and the Netherlands in the south. Dubbed the true melting pot of the Caribbean, the 37-square-mile island is home to people of 47 different nationalities and more than 400 restaurants, featuring a hugely diverse variety of cuisine. The island also has two capitals: Philipsburg on the Dutch side, and Marigot in the French part. Once you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise in St. Maarten, explore how the two cultures have blended their very distinct characters on one of our MSC excursions. Your St. Maarten cruise will dock in Philipsburg, founded in 1763 by John Philips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch Navy. Philipsburg, with its pastel-coloured West Indian houses, is known for its duty-free shopping along Front Street, the Great Salt Pond, which once made the island literally “worth its salt,” and attracted the attention of the French, and Fort Willem, built in 1801, with mag-nificent views of the bay and the surrounding islands. From there, several MSC excursions take you on a hilly drive to the French side of the island to experience Marigot. Originally a fishing village on a swamp for which it was named, Marigot became the capital during the reign of Louis XVI. Fort Louis, which overlooks Marigot Bay and Anguilla, was built in the late 18th century to protect the town’s warehouses of salt, coffee, sugar cane and especially rum from the English. Today, Marigot showcases quaint colourful gingerbread-like houses, tasty sidewalk bistros and a waterfront market selling fruit and vegetables, spices, local meats and fresh fish from Creole huts worth exploring. For something special, spend the day on the Dutch side of the island at the restored sugar planta-tion at Rockland Estate. Take in a history lesson at the Emilio Wilson Museum or a nature hike and 360-degree views from Sentry Hill. Participate in a hands-on cooking demonstration of authentic local cuisines with lunch at Emilio’s restaurant, in an exclusive Martha Stewart excursion curated for MSC Cruises. Also at Rockland Estate, thrill seekers can book other MSC excursions on the Flying Dutchman, a fast and furious zip line ride that will have you whizzing down the line at speeds of up to 56 mph (90 km) per hour. Then take the Pirate Sky Ride cable car back up the top to the Crow’s Nest where several platforms encircling the mountain afford panoramic views of the neighbouring islands of Saba, Sint Eustatius, Saint Barthélemy and Anguilla. Then plunge down the mountain on a Schooner Ride inner tube along a specially designed track. To experience one of the island’s hottest spots and most popular attractions, visit the famous Maho Beach, also called Airplane Beach. Don’t get too comfortable, though. This is because you watch as planes pass only a short distance above your head as they land and take off from Princess Juli-ana Airport’s short runway next door. Philipsburg, Sint Maarten port guide Search cruises visiting Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten photo — Day 15 Jan 11, 2029 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 07:00 – 17:00 10.0 hrs ashore Offering some of the best vistas in all the Caribbean, St. Maarten is the smallest inhabited island in the world shared by two nations - France in the north and the Netherlands in the south. Dubbed the true melting pot of the Caribbean, the 37-square-mile island is home to people of 47 different nationalities and more than 400 restaurants, featuring a hugely diverse variety of cuisine. The island also has two capitals: Philipsburg on the Dutch side, and Marigot in the French part. Once you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise in St. Maarten, explore how the two cultures have blended their very distinct characters on one of our MSC excursions. Your St. Maarten cruise will dock in Philipsburg, founded in 1763 by John Philips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch Navy. Philipsburg, with its pastel-coloured West Indian houses, is known for its duty-free shopping along Front Street, the Great Salt Pond, which once made the island literally “worth its salt,” and attracted the attention of the French, and Fort Willem, built in 1801, with mag-nificent views of the bay and the surrounding islands. From there, several MSC excursions take you on a hilly drive to the French side of the island to experience Marigot. Originally a fishing village on a swamp for which it was named, Marigot became the capital during the reign of Louis XVI. Fort Louis, which overlooks Marigot Bay and Anguilla, was built in the late 18th century to protect the town’s warehouses of salt, coffee, sugar cane and especially rum from the English. Today, Marigot showcases quaint colourful gingerbread-like houses, tasty sidewalk bistros and a waterfront market selling fruit and vegetables, spices, local meats and fresh fish from Creole huts worth exploring. For something special, spend the day on the Dutch side of the island at the restored sugar planta-tion at Rockland Estate. Take in a history lesson at the Emilio Wilson Museum or a nature hike and 360-degree views from Sentry Hill. Participate in a hands-on cooking demonstration of authentic local cuisines with lunch at Emilio’s restaurant, in an exclusive Martha Stewart excursion curated for MSC Cruises. Also at Rockland Estate, thrill seekers can book other MSC excursions on the Flying Dutchman, a fast and furious zip line ride that will have you whizzing down the line at speeds of up to 56 mph (90 km) per hour. Then take the Pirate Sky Ride cable car back up the top to the Crow’s Nest where several platforms encircling the mountain afford panoramic views of the neighbouring islands of Saba, Sint Eustatius, Saint Barthélemy and Anguilla. Then plunge down the mountain on a Schooner Ride inner tube along a specially designed track. To experience one of the island’s hottest spots and most popular attractions, visit the famous Maho Beach, also called Airplane Beach. Don’t get too comfortable, though. This is because you watch as planes pass only a short distance above your head as they land and take off from Princess Juli-ana Airport’s short runway next door. Philipsburg, Sint Maarten port guide Search cruises visiting Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

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from $9,499

$413 / night

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French Veranda Stateroom

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from $9,499

$413 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda Stateroom

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from $10,999

$478 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda Stateroom

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from $11,199

$486 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda Stateroom

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from $11,399

$495 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda Stateroom

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from $11,699

$508 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

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from $12,099

$526 / night

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

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from $12,299

$534 / night

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

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from $12,499

$543 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

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from $12,799

$556 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Concierge Level Solo Veranda Stateroom

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from $20,499

$891 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $15,299

$665 / night

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Penthouse Suite

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from $15,299

$665 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $15,799

$686 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Suite

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from $16,199

$704 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceania Suite

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from $25,099

$1,091 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Vista Suite

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from $27,599

$1,199 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Suite

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from $35,099

$1,526 / night

per person · incl. taxes

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom	A1	Balcony
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom	A2	Balcony
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom	A3	Balcony
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom	A4	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	B1	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	B2	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	B3	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	B4	Balcony
French Veranda Stateroom	B5	Balcony
Concierge Level Solo Veranda Stateroom	S	Balcony
Oceania Suite	OC	Suite
Owner's Suite	OS	Suite
Penthouse Suite	PH1	Suite
Penthouse Suite	PH2	Suite
Penthouse Suite	PH3	Suite
Vista Suite	VS	Suite

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Your ship Vista 5★ **67,000** GT **1,200** guests Built **2023** Adults only Vista is your world from a new perspective and honors our passion for serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea with imaginative new dining concepts and the debut of new epicurean delights. Be among the first to experience Ember, the newest addition to the Oceania Cruises family of restaurants, and Aquamar, Kitchen, offering an array of indulgent, wellness-inspired dishes. Enjoy unforgettable dining experiences at treasured and iconic dining venues that have been elevated to new heights, from the refined elegance of The Grand Dining Room to the ultimate steakhouse experience at Polo Grill. Join us as we embark on the next chapter of Oceania Cruises’ culinary story. Vista ship guide Search cruises on Vista

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