9-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, Ocho Rios, Isla Catalana, Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, Philipsburg and Charlotte Amalie and 1 more.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
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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
A
At Sea
Day 3
Ocho Rios
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 4
A
At Sea
Day 5
Isla Catalana
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 6
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 7
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 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
when to sail
Upcoming departures
20 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, Ocho Rios, Isla Catalana, Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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