Discover the best cultural getaways for getting up close and personal with new shores.There’s a great big world out there full of new places to explore, and Vision of the Seas® is the perfect ship to see it from. No matter where you wander, it’s full of ways to make memories in between onshore adventures — like Broadway-style shows, dining that always hits the spot, and activities that make every moment onboard wow-worthy.
Day 1 Baltimore
The beautifully restored Inner Harbor of Baltimore with its spectacular 21st Century skyline greets upon arrival. Recent and on-going developments have Baltimore overflowing with museums, shops, and street festivals. Enjoy the National Aquarium located on the waterfront, a short walk from the ship.
Day 2 At Sea
Day 3 Royal Naval Dockyard
Part of the grand scheme to fortify Bermuda as the "Gibraltar of the West" was the building of the Royal Naval Dockyard that began in 1809. Today the meticulously restored Dockyard is an entertainment and shopping complex, with restaurants, crafts market, arts centre, Bermuda Maritime Museum, historic Commissioner's House, cinema, and the Clocktower shopping mall.
Day 4 Royal Naval Dockyard
Part of the grand scheme to fortify Bermuda as the "Gibraltar of the West" was the building of the Royal Naval Dockyard that began in 1809. Today the meticulously restored Dockyard is an entertainment and shopping complex, with restaurants, crafts market, arts centre, Bermuda Maritime Museum, historic Commissioner's House, cinema, and the Clocktower shopping mall.
Day 5 At Sea
Day 6 Nassau
You'll recall sunning and strolling on a seemingly endless white sand beach. Or relaxing in the shade of coconut palms. You'll remember the crystal-clear water and the multicolored tropical fish. And you'll certainly recollect the graceful gestures of the uniformed "bobbies" directing traffic in the bustling downtown. Nassau will delight you in many ways. With its colorful Colonial architecture. With the warmth of its people. And with the infectious music of steel drums. It's very likely you'll leave this happy place with lots of duty-free gifts and mementos and at least one straw hat.
Day 7 Bimini
Bimini, the Gateway to the Bahamas, is a tiny island set amidst a magnificent blue sea. Bordered by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream and by the Great Bahama Bank, Bimini has traditionally been referred to as the big game fishing capital of the world. Discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1512 while searching for the fountain of youth, Bimini has long remained a
popular destination for adventurers of all types. Pirates and rum runners took refuge here. Ernest Hemmingway made it a favorite retreat in the 1930's. Thousands more have come to catch prized gamefish, explore the undersea world or simply do nothing at all. Alice Town is at the center of most of Bimini's activity. Everything is close so walking is the usual method of getting place to place. Restaurants specialize in local seafood and other dishes. Shopping consists of duty free liquors and perfume, native artwork, and a Bahamian straw market featuring a wide variety of souveniers. Several bars and night
spots complete with island music provide upbeat nightlife.
Day 8 At Sea
Day 9 At Sea
Day 10 Baltimore
The beautifully restored Inner Harbor of Baltimore with its spectacular 21st Century skyline greets upon arrival. Recent and on-going developments have Baltimore overflowing with museums, shops, and street festivals. Enjoy the National Aquarium located on the waterfront, a short walk from the ship.