Cruise itinerary
18-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
18 nights · Caribbean · 11 ports of call
18-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Progreso, Roatán Island, Belize City, Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve and Willemstad and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact EXPLORA I sailing, typically within 24 hours.
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
Progreso
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Roatán Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
An island off the northern coast of Honduras in the western Caribbean, part of the Bay Islands. Roatán is known for the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef just offshore, the dive sites and beaches around West End and West Bay, and forested inland hills.
- West Bay Beach
- Barrier reef diving
- West End
- Day6
Belize City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The largest city in Belize, on the Caribbean coast where the Belize River meets the sea. A tender port for many ships, it opens the way to the world's second-largest barrier reef, jungle Maya ruins and cave-tubing excursions inland.
- Barrier reef
- Maya ruins
- Cave tubing
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
A private island in the Bahamas operated as MSC Cruises' marine-reserve port, once a sand-dredging site now restored. Ocean Cay offers white-sand beaches around a central lagoon, snorkelling over protected reefs, and a lighthouse landmark at its heart.
- Lagoon beaches
- Reef snorkelling
- Island lighthouse
- Day9
Miami, Florida
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Willemstad
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day13
Oranjestad
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day14
Santa Marta
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day15
Cartagena
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A walled colonial city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, its old town a maze of pastel houses, balconies and shaded plazas. Massive stone ramparts ring the centre, with the San Felipe fortress guarding the harbour above.
- Walled old town
- San Felipe fortress
- Plaza Santo Domingo
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Grand Cayman's capital and the main port of the Cayman Islands, set on the calm western shore. Cruise ships tender into the harbour beside Seven Mile Beach, with Stingray City sandbars and Caribbean reef diving a short boat ride away.
- Seven Mile Beach
- Stingray City
- Seven Mile reefs
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
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
- 17 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Progreso, Roatán Island, Belize City, Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Santa Marta, Cartagena and Georgetown, Grand Cayman.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 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?
18 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.