Cruise itinerary
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from New York, New York
12 nights · Caribbean · 7 ports of call
12-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss, departing New York, New York and calling at Puerto Plata, San Juan, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Tortola, Philipsburg and Saint Thomas.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Bliss
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Caribbean
- Departs
- New York, New York
- Returns
- New York, New York
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
New York, New York
Depart 16:00
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Puerto Plata
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day5
San Juan
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean cruise homeport. The walled colonial quarter of Old San Juan keeps blue-cobbled streets, pastel facades and two Spanish fortresses, El Morro and San Cristóbal, guarding the harbour mouth.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro
- Castillo San Cristóbal
- Day6
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day7
Tortola
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The main island of the British Virgin Islands, where steep green hills drop to a yacht-filled harbour at Road Town. It is a noted sailing base in the Caribbean, with quiet bays such as Cane Garden and ferries out to neighbouring Virgin Gorda.
- Road Town
- Cane Garden Bay
- Sailing charters
- Day8
Philipsburg
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day9
Saint Thomas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
New York, New York
Arrive 07:00
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
Upcoming departures
- 9 Nov 2026
- 29 Nov 2026
- 11 Dec 2026
- 23 Dec 2026
- 4 Jan 2027
- 1 Feb 2027
- 1 Mar 2027
- 8 Nov 2027
- 28 Nov 2027
- 10 Dec 2027
- 22 Dec 2027
- 3 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from New York, New York FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Caribbean cruise calls at New York, New York, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Tortola, Philipsburg and Saint Thomas.
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 New York, New York.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Norwegian Bliss.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 11 Dec 2026 and 23 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.