Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
9 nights · Caribbean · 7 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Puerto Plata, Cayo Levantado, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie and Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Puerto Plata
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A port on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, backed by the flat-topped Mount Isabel de Torres. A cable car climbs to its summit, the old town keeps a district of gingerbread Victorian houses, and amber and rum are local specialities.
- Mount Isabel cable car
- Amber Museum
- Victorian houses
- Day4
Cayo Levantado
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day6
Charlotte Amalie
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
St. Thomas's harbour town in the U.S. Virgin Islands — a deep, sheltered bay ringed by red-roofed hills. Known for duty-free shopping along Main Street and the easy hop to Magens Bay or a ferry across to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Main Street shopping
- ferry to St. John
- Day7
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Miami, Florida
Arrive 08:00
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
- 11 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Puerto Plata, Cayo Levantado, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie and Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.