Cruise itinerary
9-Night Repositioning Cruise from Miami, Florida
9 nights · Repositioning · 5 ports of call
9-night Repositioning cruise aboard Icon of the Seas, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Coco Cay, Willemstad, Oranjestad and Galveston, Texas.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Icon of the Seas
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Repositioning
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Galveston, Texas
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Miami, Florida
Depart 16:30
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
Coco Cay
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian island. Included beaches, a freshwater pool and the Caribbean's tallest waterslide sit a short pier walk or tender from the ship; the helium balloon is the one paid splurge.
- Oasis Lagoon pool
- Thrill Waterpark
- Up, Up & Away balloon
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Willemstad
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean, with a UNESCO-listed centre of Dutch colonial architecture. Willemstad is known for the candy-coloured waterfront of Handelskade, the swinging Queen Emma pontoon bridge, and its floating market.
- Handelskade façades
- Queen Emma Bridge
- Floating Market
- Day6
Oranjestad
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Aruba, set on the island's leeward south coast in the southern Caribbean. Oranjestad is known for its Dutch colonial façades along Wilhelminastraat, a free streetcar through downtown, and white-sand beaches like Eagle and Palm just north.
- Eagle Beach
- Palm Beach
- Dutch colonial centre
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Galveston, Texas
Arrive 06:00
A barrier-island port city on the Gulf coast of Texas, a major embarkation point for Caribbean cruises. Its Strand district preserves Victorian iron-front buildings from a nineteenth-century cotton boom, fronted by long sandy beaches along the seawall.
- The Strand
- Pleasure Pier
- Seawall beaches
Upcoming departures
- 7 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Repositioning Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Repositioning cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Coco Cay, Willemstad, Oranjestad and Galveston, Texas.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in Galveston, Texas.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Icon of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.