

Cruise itinerary
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from San Juan (Puerto Rico)
7 nights · Caribbean · 8 ports of call
7-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing San Juan (Puerto Rico) and calling at Gustavia, Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, Charlotte Amalie, Cayo Levantado, At Sea and Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 7 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 18:00
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

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
- Day3

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4

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
- Day5
Cayo Levantado
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7

Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day8

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
- 27 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from San Juan (Puerto Rico) FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Caribbean cruise calls at San Juan (Puerto Rico), Gustavia, Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, Charlotte Amalie, Cayo Levantado, At Sea, Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve and Miami, Florida.
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 San Juan (Puerto Rico) and ends in Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.