Cruise itinerary
17-Night Caribbean Cruise from Bridgetown
17 nights · Caribbean · 14 ports of call
17-night Caribbean cruise aboard Azamara Journey, departing Bridgetown and calling at Oranjestad, Willemstad, Castries, Charlestown, Frederiksted, Saint Croix and San Juan and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Journey
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas
- Departs
- Bridgetown
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bridgetown
Depart 18:00
The capital of Barbados on the island's southwest coast, a long-standing Caribbean cruise port. Its colonial centre and Garrison Savannah are UNESCO-listed, with the white sand of Carlisle Bay and turtle-filled waters close to the harbour.
- Carlisle Bay
- Garrison Savannah
- Rum distilleries
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Oranjestad
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 22:00
The capital of Aruba, set on the island's leeward south coast in the southern Caribbean. Oranjestad is known for its Dutch colonial façades along Wilhelminastraat, a free streetcar through downtown, and white-sand beaches like Eagle and Palm just north.
- Eagle Beach
- Palm Beach
- Dutch colonial centre
- Day4
Willemstad
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 23:00
The capital of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean, with a UNESCO-listed centre of Dutch colonial architecture. Willemstad is known for the candy-coloured waterfront of Handelskade, the swinging Queen Emma pontoon bridge, and its floating market.
- Handelskade façades
- Queen Emma Bridge
- Floating Market
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Castries
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of St. Lucia, tucked into a sheltered harbour on the island's northwest coast. Beyond the market town rise the rainforested interior and the iconic twin Piton peaks further south along the volcanic coastline.
- The Pitons
- Central market
- Pigeon Island
- Day7
Charlestown
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Frederiksted, Saint Croix
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day9
San Juan
Arrive 7:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean cruise homeport. The walled colonial quarter of Old San Juan keeps blue-cobbled streets, pastel facades and two Spanish fortresses, El Morro and San Cristóbal, guarding the harbour mouth.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro
- Castillo San Cristóbal
- Day10
Virgin Gorda
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
One of the British Virgin Islands, a hilly cay in the eastern Caribbean known for The Baths — a beach where giant granite boulders form tidal pools and grottoes. Quiet bays, yacht anchorages and a relaxed, low-key pace define the island.
- The Baths
- Granite boulders
- Spring Bay
- Day11
Gustavia
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
The harbour capital of St. Barthélemy, a chic French island in the Caribbean. Yachts crowd the small port below red-roofed hills, with designer boutiques along the quay and quiet coves and beaches scattered around the rugged coast.
- Shell Beach
- Designer boutiques
- Gustavia harbour
- Day12
Philipsburg
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day13
Saint John's
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Antigua, set around a deep natural harbour in the eastern Caribbean. The island is known for its many sandy beaches and for Nelson's Dockyard, a restored Georgian naval base on the south coast that is now a World Heritage site.
- Nelson's Dockyard
- Dickenson Bay
- Shirley Heights
- Day14
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of St. Kitts, set below the green slopes of a volcanic Caribbean island. Its colonial centre circles The Circus and Independence Square, while the hilltop fortress of Brimstone Hill and a scenic railway lie out along the coast.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- The Circus
- Scenic railway
- Day15
Road Town, Tortola
Arrive 7:30 · Depart 14:00
The capital of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, set on a harbour ringed by green hills. It is the main yachting base of the archipelago, with sheltered beaches, a small botanic garden, and ferries out to the surrounding cays.
- Cane Garden Bay
- Botanic Gardens
- Yacht harbour
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Miami, Florida
Arrive 6:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 28 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Caribbean Cruise from Bridgetown FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Caribbean cruise calls at Bridgetown, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Castries, Charlestown, Frederiksted, Saint Croix, San Juan, Virgin Gorda, Gustavia, Philipsburg, Saint John's, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Road Town, Tortola and Miami, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bridgetown and ends in Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Azamara Journey.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.