Cruise itinerary
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
12 nights · Caribbean · 7 ports of call
12-night Caribbean cruise aboard Island Princess, departing Fort Lauderdale and calling at Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curacao, Castries, Bridgetown, Roseau and Philipsburg St Maarten.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Island Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Caribbean
- Departs
- Fort Lauderdale
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Fort Lauderdale
Depart 15:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Oranjestad Aruba
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day5
Willemstad Curacao
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Castries
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of St. Lucia, tucked into a sheltered harbour on the island's northwest coast. Beyond the market town rise the rainforested interior and the iconic twin Piton peaks further south along the volcanic coastline.
- The Pitons
- Central market
- Pigeon Island
- Day8
Bridgetown
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day9
Roseau
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day10
Philipsburg St Maarten
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Fort Lauderdale
Arrive 07:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
Upcoming departures
- 30 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curacao, Castries, Bridgetown, Roseau and Philipsburg St Maarten.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Island Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.