Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida
9 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas, departing Port Canaveral, Florida and calling at Saint John's, Bridgetown, Roseau and Basseterre, Saint Kitts.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Port Canaveral, Florida
- Returns
- Port Canaveral, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Port Canaveral, Florida
Depart 16:00
A Florida port on the Space Coast and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the world. Ships sail from beside the Kennedy Space Center, with the beaches of Cocoa Beach and its landmark surf shop just down the coast.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Saint John's
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5
Bridgetown
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Barbados on the island's southwest coast, a long-standing Caribbean cruise port. Its colonial centre and Garrison Savannah are UNESCO-listed, with the white sand of Carlisle Bay and turtle-filled waters close to the harbour.
- Carlisle Bay
- Garrison Savannah
- Rum distilleries
- Day6
Roseau
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Dominica, a green volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean known as the Nature Isle. The town sits below forested peaks, with the botanic gardens, sulphur springs and the trail to Trafalgar Falls a short drive inland.
- Trafalgar Falls
- Botanic Gardens
- Boiling Lake
- Day7
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of St. Kitts, set below the green slopes of a volcanic Caribbean island. Its colonial centre circles The Circus and Independence Square, while the hilltop fortress of Brimstone Hill and a scenic railway lie out along the coast.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- The Circus
- Scenic railway
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Port Canaveral, Florida
Arrive 07:00
A Florida port on the Space Coast and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the world. Ships sail from beside the Kennedy Space Center, with the beaches of Cocoa Beach and its landmark surf shop just down the coast.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast
Upcoming departures
- 18 Nov 2026
- 24 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Port Canaveral, Florida, Saint John's, Bridgetown, Roseau and Basseterre, Saint Kitts.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Explorer of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Nov 2026 and 24 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.