Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
9 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Independence Of The Seas, departing Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey and calling at Kings Wharf, Philipsburg, San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Puerto Plata.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
- Returns
- Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Depart 15:00
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Kings Wharf
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The cruise port at the western tip of Bermuda, set within the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Kings Wharf is known for the old fortress turned shopping arcade, the National Museum of Bermuda, and ferries across the sound to Hamilton and the pink beaches.
- Royal Naval Dockyard
- National Museum
- Horseshoe Bay
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Philipsburg
Arrive 11:59 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:30
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
- Day7
Puerto Plata
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Arrive 07:00
Upcoming departures
- 4 Jun 2026
- 2 Jul 2026
- 30 Jul 2026
- 10 Jun 2027
- 8 Jul 2027
- 5 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, Kings Wharf, Philipsburg, San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Puerto Plata.
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 Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Independence Of The Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Jun 2026, 2 Jul 2026, 30 Jul 2026 and 10 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.