Tampa is located on Florida’s west coast and shares an exciting multicultural heritage from German, Italian, Spanish and Cuban settlers. Tampa offers a wealth of natural and cultural attractions, from dozens of incredibly white sand beaches to a historic Latin quarter dating back to the 1800s. Tampa’s port is the largest in Florida and serves as the gateway for major cruise lines such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.

Key West is the southernmost point of continental United States. Connected to the mainland by the iconic 113-mile Overseas Highway, the tropical oasis lures visitors with its pristine beaches, stunning reefs, literary festivals, edgy nightlife and romantic, pastel-colored Caribbean villas. The array of contrasts makes Key West an intriguing cruise destination teeming with cultural finesse and tropical flair.

Cozumel, a tropical island located off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, is one of the world’s top cruise destinations. With its glittering turquoise waters, bright white beaches and exotic marine life, the idyllic island is popular for snorkeling, diving and swimming with dolphins. Cozumel has a well-established tourist industry. Cruise passengers will have plenty of opportunities for water sports, nature exploration and nightlife. Year-round temperatures in the upper 70s make it the perfect place for a sunny beach vacation.

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Ocho Rios offers visitors a number of attractions such as Dunn's River Falls and the Craft Market. The small town that only has about 10,000 inhabitants, is visited every year by just under 400,000 tourists.

South America's most popular cruise port, Cartagena is a must-see stop on any Panama Canal or southern Caribbean cruise. The city is safe and tourist-friendly, and most tourist places will speak English and accept U.S. dollars. Beautiful parks, museums and shops welcome visitors, and beautiful Spanish cathedrals and castles lurk around every corner. For beach lovers, there are plenty of sandy beaches and coral reefs within easy access of the city. And for shopaholics, kiosks and tourist shops dot the inner city.

Located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, Colon is home to a gleaming, modern, tourist-friendly port. Passengers will find plenty of opportunities to shop and eat near the cruise terminals, or to take a shore excursion to see some more scenic parts of Panama. Before the completion of the Panama Canal, the overland rail route played an important role in transporting goods between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Passengers today can still take a historic train ride on the Isthmian Railway from Colon to Panama City.

Puerto Limon is a bustling, industrial port city that serves as a gateway for many cruise ship passengers to Costa Rica’s natural wonders. The Veragua Rainforest is an easy day trip outside of the city, and visitors can explore it by foot on its hiking trails, by boat on a jungle canoe tour, or from above on a zipline canopy tour. Passengers preferring to stay close to port may prefer the waterfront park Parque Vargas, or learn about local history in the Museo Etnohistoric de Limon.