Cruise itinerary
18-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
18 nights · Caribbean · 12 ports of call
18-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 and 5 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
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 · 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
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Ocho Rios
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A resort town on Jamaica's north coast, set among green hills and a string of beaches. The terraced cascades of Dunn's River Falls are the headline attraction, with botanical gardens, river tubing and reggae-filled markets close to the cruise pier.
- Dunn's River Falls
- Resort beaches
- Botanical gardens
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Santo Tomás de Castilla
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day15
Roatán Island
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day16
Belize City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Key West, Florida
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
The southernmost city in the continental United States, an island town at the end of the Florida Keys. Pastel conch houses line Duval Street, Ernest Hemingway's home is a landmark, and crowds gather at Mallory Square for the nightly sunset.
- Duval Street
- Hemingway House
- Mallory Square sunset
- 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
- 11 Jan 2027
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, Puerto Plata, Cayo Levantado, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie, Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, Ocho Rios, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Roatán Island, Belize City and Key West, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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 11 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.