Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
9 nights · Caribbean · 7 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Puerto Plata, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Cruz Bay, Saint John, Gustavia and Charlotte Amalie.
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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
Puerto Plata
Arrive 09:00 · 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
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5
Cruz Bay, Saint John
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day6
Gustavia
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:55
The harbour capital of St. Barthélemy, a chic French island in the Caribbean. Yachts crowd the small port below red-roofed hills, with designer boutiques along the quay and quiet coves and beaches scattered around the rugged coast.
- Shell Beach
- Designer boutiques
- Gustavia harbour
- Day7
Charlotte Amalie
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- 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
- 4 Dec 2027
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, Puerto Plata, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Cruz Bay, Saint John, Gustavia and Charlotte Amalie.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 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 4 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.