Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 9 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Puerto Plata, Isla Catalana, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke and Basseterre, Saint Kitts and 2 more.
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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
- San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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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 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Isla Catalana
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Cruz Bay, Saint John
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
At Sea
Arrive 23:00
- Day6
At Sea
Depart 01:00
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
The main anchorage of Jost Van Dyke, smallest of the British Virgin Islands' main islands, in the Caribbean. A laid-back yachting stop, its sheltered bay is fringed by sand and beach bars, with the natural rock pools of the Bubbly Pool a short walk away.
- Bubbly Pool
- White Bay
- beach bars
- Day7
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of St. Kitts, set below the green slopes of a volcanic Caribbean island. Its colonial centre circles The Circus and Independence Square, while the hilltop fortress of Brimstone Hill and a scenic railway lie out along the coast.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- The Circus
- Scenic railway
- Day8
Charlotte Amalie
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day9
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 27 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, Puerto Plata, Isla Catalana, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Charlotte Amalie and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.