Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 7 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Belize City and Roatán Island.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 8 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
Cozumel
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
An island off Mexico's Yucatán coast in the Caribbean, a leading port for snorkelling and diving. Ships dock beside its reefs, part of the Mesoamerican system, with beach clubs, Mayan ruins and the resort strip of the Riviera Maya within reach.
- Coral reefs
- Mayan ruins
- Beach clubs
- Day4
Costa Maya
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A purpose-built cruise port on Mexico's Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo, on the southern Costa Maya. It serves as a gateway to Mayan ruins at Chacchoben and Kohunlich, plus nearby reef snorkelling and the laid-back fishing village of Mahahual.
- Chacchoben ruins
- Mahahual village
- Reef snorkelling
- Day5
Santo Tomás de Castilla
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Belize City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
Roatán Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
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
- 5 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Belize City and Roatán Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 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?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.