

Cruise itinerary
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from San Juan (Puerto Rico)
7 nights · Caribbean · 7 ports of call
7-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing San Juan (Puerto Rico) and calling at Philipsburg, Terre-de-Haut, Road Bay, At Sea, Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve and Miami, Florida.
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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

Philipsburg
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
The Dutch-side capital of St. Maarten, set behind the long curve of Great Bay. Front Street is wall-to-wall duty-free; a short water taxi or drive reaches the French side's Marigot market and the famous low-flying jets over Maho Beach.
- Great Bay Beach
- Front Street duty-free
- Maho Beach plane-spotting
- Day3

Terre-de-Haut
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4

Road Bay
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7

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
- 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
- 19 Feb 2028
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), Philipsburg, Terre-de-Haut, Road Bay, At Sea, Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve 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?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.