8-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Saint John's, Terre-de-Haut, Philipsburg and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Miami, Florida
Depart 17:00
The cruise capital of the world — Miami sends more ships to sea than any port on earth. Most sailings board mid-afternoon, leaving the morning for South Beach, Little Havana or the Wynwood murals before you cast off.
South Beach
Little Havana
Wynwood murals
Day 2
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At Sea
Day 3
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At Sea
Day 4
Cruz Bay, Saint John
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 5
Saint John's
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 6
Terre-de-Haut
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 7
Philipsburg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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 8
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00
when to sail
Upcoming departures
25 Oct 2026
22 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Saint John's, Terre-de-Haut, Philipsburg and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Oct 2026 and 22 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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