16-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Puerto Plata, Isla Catalana, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke and Basseterre, Saint Kitts and 6 more.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Miami, Florida
Depart 17:00
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
Day 2
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At Sea
Day 3
Puerto Plata
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 4
Isla Catalana
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 5
Cruz Bay, Saint John
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
A
At Sea
Arrive 23:00
Day 6
A
At Sea
Depart 01:00
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 7
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 8
Charlotte Amalie
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
Day 9
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 10
Philipsburg
Arrive 08:00 · 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
Day 11
Saint John's
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 12
Little Bay
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 13
Tortola
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 14
A
At Sea
Day 15
A
At Sea
Day 16
Miami, Florida
Arrive 08:00
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
when to sail
Upcoming departures
27 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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16-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Puerto Plata, Isla Catalana, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Charlotte Amalie, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philipsburg, Saint John's, Little Bay and Tortola.
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?
16 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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