Crossing continents is the quest of this voyage, departing Lisbon. Two relaxing days at sea delivers us to the Azores, where Ponta Delgada and Horta promise more Portuguese culture, the possibility of an invigorating hike, and some whale-watching. Four days at sea allows ample time to slip into cruise life and enjoy all the ship has to offer, from pickleball to spa rituals. Then glamorous St. Barts emerges on the horizon, with Gustavia's chic boutiques and stylish restaurants the places to see and be seen. Next, we sail to lively San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, where the cobbled streets are lined with charming pastel-colored houses and rum bars, and Samana, to discover more about the Dominican Republic at its museum. White sands melt into turquoise seas at Grand Turk on Turks and Caicos. There's time to wiggle your toes in the surf before spending a day sailing to our final port, Fort Lauderdale.