Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
9 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Independence Of The Seas, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Puerto Plata, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Oranjestad and Willemstad.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Miami, Florida
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Puerto Plata
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day4
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Oranjestad
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day7
Willemstad
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Miami, Florida
Arrive 06:00
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
- 6 Nov 2027
- 10 Dec 2027
- 10 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Puerto Plata, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Oranjestad and Willemstad.
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 Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Independence Of The Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Nov 2027, 10 Dec 2027 and 10 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.