Cruise itinerary
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida
12 nights · Caribbean · 9 ports of call
12-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Jewel, departing Miami, Florida and calling at Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Philipsburg and Road Town, Tortola and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Jewel
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · North America · South America
- 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
- Day2
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cabo Rojo
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
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
Oranjestad
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day6
Willemstad
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7At sea
- 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
Road Town, Tortola
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day10
Saint Thomas
Arrive 06:45 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day11
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
- Day12At sea
- Day13
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
- 23 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Philipsburg, Road Town, Tortola, 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?
12 nights aboard Norwegian Jewel.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.