Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Saint John's
9 nights · Caribbean · 9 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Emerald Kaia, departing Saint John's and calling at South Friars Bay, Îles des Saintes, Portsmouth, Deshaies, Gustavia and Virgin Gorda and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Kaia
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Saint John's
- Returns
- San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Saint John's
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
- Day2
South Friars Bay
A calm sand beach on the narrow southeast peninsula of St. Kitts, looking across The Narrows toward Nevis. A handful of casual beach bars line the shore, and the rugged volcanic hills rise close behind.
- Beach bars
- Nevis views
- Calm swimming
- Day3
Îles des Saintes
Portsmouth
- Day4
Portsmouth
- Day5
Deshaies
- Day6
Gustavia
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
- Day7
Gustavia
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
- Day8
Virgin Gorda
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
Norman Island
- Day9
Norman Island
- Day10
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean homeport. Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets sit behind the massive El Morro and San Cristóbal forts, with rum distilleries and the beaches of Condado close to the cruise piers.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro fort
- Condado beaches
Upcoming departures
- 11 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Saint John's FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Saint John's, South Friars Bay, Îles des Saintes, Portsmouth, Deshaies, Gustavia, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
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 departs from Saint John's and ends in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Emerald Kaia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.