Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
9 nights · Caribbean · 8 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Belize City and Key West, Florida and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 9 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 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day6
Belize City
Arrive 09:00 · 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
At Sea
- Day8
Key West, Florida
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day10
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
- 6 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Belize City, Key West, Florida and Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve.
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?
9 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.