Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard Symphony of the Seas, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie and Coco Cay.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Depart 16:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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 17:00
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
- Day6
Charlotte Amalie
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:30
St. Thomas's harbour town in the U.S. Virgin Islands — a deep, sheltered bay ringed by red-roofed hills. Known for duty-free shopping along Main Street and the easy hop to Magens Bay or a ferry across to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Main Street shopping
- ferry to St. John
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Coco Cay
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 17:00
Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian island. Included beaches, a freshwater pool and the Caribbean's tallest waterslide sit a short pier walk or tender from the ship; the helium balloon is the one paid splurge.
- Oasis Lagoon pool
- Thrill Waterpark
- Up, Up & Away balloon
- Day9
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
Upcoming departures
- 9 Oct 2027
- 23 Oct 2027
- 20 Nov 2027
- 4 Dec 2027
- 15 Jan 2028
- 29 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie and Coco Cay.
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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Symphony of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027, 20 Nov 2027 and 4 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.