Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard MSC Meraviglia, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Philipsburg, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Saint Thomas and Puerto Plata.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Meraviglia
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Caribbean
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Philipsburg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Saint Thomas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:30
An island in the U.S. Virgin Islands known for its deep harbour at Charlotte Amalie and its red-roofed hillsides. It offers duty-free shopping along the waterfront, the beach at Magens Bay, and a short ferry hop to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Charlotte Amalie
- Ferry to St. John
- Day7
Puerto Plata
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day9
Miami, Florida
Arrive 07:00
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
- 21 Nov 2026
- 5 Dec 2026
- 19 Dec 2026
- 2 Jan 2027
- 16 Jan 2027
- 30 Jan 2027
- 13 Feb 2027
- 27 Feb 2027
- 27 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Saint Thomas and Puerto Plata.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 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?
8 nights aboard MSC Meraviglia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026 and 2 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.