8-night Caribbean cruise aboard MSC Opera, departing La Romana and calling at Samaná, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg and Catalina Island.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
La Romana
Depart 23:30
Day 2
Samaná
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 3
Virgin Gorda
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 21:00
Day 4
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 5
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 7
Catalina Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 8
La Romana
Arrive 07:00
when to sail
Upcoming departures
21 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027
18 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
good to know
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from La Romana FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at La Romana, Samaná, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg and Catalina Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from La Romana.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard MSC Opera.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027 and 18 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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