Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Philipsburg
9 nights · Caribbean · 9 ports of call
9-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.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Sakara
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Philipsburg
- Returns
- Philipsburg
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- 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
Deshaies
- Day4
Îles des Saintes
- Day5
Little Bay
- Day6
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
- Day7
Norman Island
- Day8
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
- Day9
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
- Day10
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
Upcoming departures
- 18 Dec 2027
- 27 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Philipsburg FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-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?
9 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.