Cruise itinerary
10-Night Caribbean Cruise from Tampa, Florida
10 nights · Caribbean · 6 ports of call
10-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Gem, departing Tampa, Florida and calling at Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Puerto Plata and New York, New York.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Gem
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · North America · South America
- Departs
- Tampa, Florida
- Returns
- New York, New York
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tampa, Florida
Depart 16:00
A port city on Florida's Gulf coast, set on a deep bay and a major embarkation point for Caribbean cruises. Tampa is known for the historic Cuban quarter of Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and the Spanish-Moorish towers of the old Tampa Bay Hotel.
- Ybor City
- Tampa Riverwalk
- Busch Gardens
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cabo Rojo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A remote stretch of the Dominican Republic's far southwest, near the Pedernales frontier with Haiti. The wider region is known for the turquoise water of Bahía de las Águilas and the arid Jaragua National Park.
- Bahía de las Águilas
- Jaragua park
- Caribbean coast
- Day5
Willemstad
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:00
The capital of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean, with a UNESCO-listed centre of Dutch colonial architecture. Willemstad is known for the candy-coloured waterfront of Handelskade, the swinging Queen Emma pontoon bridge, and its floating market.
- Handelskade façades
- Queen Emma Bridge
- Floating Market
- Day6
Oranjestad
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Puerto Plata
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
New York, New York
Arrive 11:00
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
- 3 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Caribbean Cruise from Tampa, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Caribbean cruise calls at Tampa, Florida, Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Puerto Plata and New York, New York.
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 departs from Tampa, Florida and ends in New York, New York.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Norwegian Gem.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.