Cruise itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Jacksonville, Florida
9 nights · Caribbean · 6 ports of call
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Dawn, departing Jacksonville, Florida and calling at Freeport, Grand Bahama, Great Stirrup Cay, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Road Town, Tortola and Puerto Plata.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Dawn
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Returns
- Jacksonville, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Jacksonville, Florida
Depart 15:00
- Day2
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day3
Great Stirrup Cay
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
Norwegian Cruise Line's private island off the Berry Islands chain in the Bahamas. Days here run on sun and sand: a sheltered swimming lagoon, a stretch of powdery beach lined with loungers, watersports rentals and a barbecue lunch served ashore.
- Swimming lagoon
- Beach barbecue
- Watersports rentals
- Day4At sea
- Day5
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day6
Road Town, Tortola
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
The capital of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, set on a harbour ringed by green hills. It is the main yachting base of the archipelago, with sheltered beaches, a small botanic garden, and ferries out to the surrounding cays.
- Cane Garden Bay
- Botanic Gardens
- Yacht harbour
- Day7
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Jacksonville, Florida
Arrive 07:00
Upcoming departures
- 9 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Jacksonville, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Jacksonville, Florida, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Great Stirrup Cay, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Road Town, Tortola 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 Jacksonville, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Norwegian Dawn.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.