8-night Caribbean cruise aboard Emerald Sakara, departing Saint Thomas and calling at Saint John Island, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, Sandy Ground, Philipsburg and Gustavia.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Saint Thomas
Day 2
Saint John Island
Day 3
Virgin Gorda
Norman Island
Day 4
Norman Island
Day 5
Sandy Ground
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 6
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
Gustavia
Day 7
Gustavia
Day 8
Saint Thomas
when to sail
Upcoming departures
13 Dec 2026
20 Dec 2026
27 Dec 2026
16 Jan 2027
23 Jan 2027
30 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
good to know
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Saint Thomas FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Saint Thomas, Saint John Island, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, Sandy Ground, Philipsburg and Gustavia.
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 Saint Thomas.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Emerald Sakara.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 Dec 2026, 20 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026 and 16 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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