Cruise itinerary
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from La Romana
7 nights · Caribbean · 6 ports of call
7-night Caribbean cruise aboard MSC Opera, departing La Romana and calling at Samaná, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg and Catalina Island.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Opera
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- La Romana
- Returns
- La Romana
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
La Romana
Depart 23:30
A resort town on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, set where the Chavón river meets the Caribbean. Nearby lie the cobbled artisans' village of Altos de Chavón, the white sands of Bayahibe and boat trips to Saona island.
- Altos de Chavón
- Saona Island
- Bayahibe beach
- Day2
Samaná
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day3
Virgin Gorda
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 21:00
One of the British Virgin Islands, a hilly cay in the eastern Caribbean known for The Baths — a beach where giant granite boulders form tidal pools and grottoes. Quiet bays, yacht anchorages and a relaxed, low-key pace define the island.
- The Baths
- Granite boulders
- Spring Bay
- Day4
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day5
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Catalina Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
La Romana
Arrive 07:00
A resort town on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, set where the Chavón river meets the Caribbean. Nearby lie the cobbled artisans' village of Altos de Chavón, the white sands of Bayahibe and boat trips to Saona island.
- Altos de Chavón
- Saona Island
- Bayahibe beach
Upcoming departures
- 21 Dec 2026
- 4 Jan 2027
- 18 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from La Romana FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Caribbean cruise calls at La Romana, Samaná, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg and Catalina Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from La Romana.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard MSC Opera.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027 and 18 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.