Royal Caribbean International · Symphony of the Seas · Itinerary
9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Symphony of the Seas, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie and Coco Cay.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Depart 16:00
Day 4
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 5
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
Day 6
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
Day 8
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
Day 9
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00
when to sail
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.
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9-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie and Coco Cay.
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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
9 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.
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