10-night Caribbean cruise aboard Emerald Sakara, departing Philipsburg and calling at South Friars Bay, Deshaies, Îles des Saintes, Little Bay, Virgin Gorda and Norman Island and 2 more.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Philipsburg
The Dutch-side capital of St. Maarten, set behind the long curve of Great Bay. Front Street is wall-to-wall duty-free; a short water taxi or drive reaches the French side's Marigot market and the famous low-flying jets over Maho Beach.
Great Bay Beach
Front Street duty-free
Maho Beach plane-spotting
Day 2
South Friars Bay
Day 3
Deshaies
Day 4
Îles des Saintes
Day 5
Little Bay
Day 6
Virgin Gorda
Norman Island
Day 7
Norman Island
Day 8
Gustavia
Day 9
Saint John's
Day 10
Philipsburg
The Dutch-side capital of St. Maarten, set behind the long curve of Great Bay. Front Street is wall-to-wall duty-free; a short water taxi or drive reaches the French side's Marigot market and the famous low-flying jets over Maho Beach.
Great Bay Beach
Front Street duty-free
Maho Beach plane-spotting
when to sail
Upcoming departures
18 Dec 2027
27 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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10-Night Caribbean Cruise from Philipsburg FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Caribbean cruise calls at Philipsburg, South Friars Bay, Deshaies, Îles des Saintes, Little Bay, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, Gustavia and Saint John's.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Philipsburg.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Emerald Sakara.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Dec 2027 and 27 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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