Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from San Juan (Puerto Rico)
8 nights · Caribbean · 8 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing San Juan (Puerto Rico) and calling at Saint John's, Pointe-à-Pitre, Cruz Bay, Saint John, At Sea, Samaná and Puerto Plata and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- San Juan (Puerto Rico)
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2
Saint John's
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Antigua, set around a deep natural harbour in the eastern Caribbean. The island is known for its many sandy beaches and for Nelson's Dockyard, a restored Georgian naval base on the south coast that is now a World Heritage site.
- Nelson's Dockyard
- Dickenson Bay
- Shirley Heights
- Day3
Pointe-à-Pitre
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The main town of Guadeloupe, a French overseas region in the eastern Caribbean shaped like a butterfly. It sits between the two wings of the island, with a covered spice market, Creole cooking and the volcano of La Soufrière to the south.
- Spice market
- La Soufrière
- Memorial ACTe
- Day4
Cruz Bay, Saint John
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
At Sea
Arrive 23:30
- Day5
At Sea
Depart 02:00
- Day6
Samaná
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
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
- 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
- 28 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from San Juan (Puerto Rico) FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at San Juan (Puerto Rico), Saint John's, Pointe-à-Pitre, Cruz Bay, Saint John, At Sea, Samaná, Puerto Plata and Miami, Florida.
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 departs from San Juan (Puerto Rico) and ends in Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.