Crystal Cruises, Eastern Caribbean from Miami, November 9, 2024

Cruising from: Miami, Florida;

Departure Date: 9 November, 2024;

Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Crystal Serenity;

Duration: 9-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Miami, San Juan, St. Maarten, Antigua, Iles Des Saintes, Castries, Kingstown, Bridgetown;

Day 0 Miami, Florida

Miami is well known across the globe for its glitz and glamor and its beaches and sunny weather. PortMiami, formally the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, is a major seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. PortMiami delivers a tropical vacation experience like no other port in the world.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 3 San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is the capital and largest city in the northeast of the island of Puerto Rico. It has a vibrant nightlife, many casinos and bars, and is close to some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Rico. Prepare to be captivated by the natural enchantment of Puerto Rico, its vibrant culture, and old-world elegance.

Day 4 St. Maarten, Dutch Caribbean

St. Maarten, a popular cruise-ship stop, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The capital, Philipsburg, has cobblestone streets and colorful, colonial-style buildings lining its Front Street shopping area. You could spend days exploring the "chains of mountains green," as described in the national anthem, along with the beautiful beaches and underwater fantasy lands.

Day 5 Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

St. John's, the capital and port of Antigua, is where cruise ships dock. St. John's is a picturesque entry point into the island's history and culture. St. John's is lined with wooden homes that date back centuries and are now protected by iron roofs. Visit St. John's Cathedral in the downtown area to get a sense of the local religion and culture. You can reach the Heritage Quay open-air shopping center by heading southwest from the cathedral through the city. Have fun at King's Casino, located on the western end of 39ers Public Square and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, after a day of shopping or sightseeing. You can go about the island of Antigua quickly and easily from the St. John's Antigua Cruise Port, where you can also find many shops, bars, and stunning white sand beaches.

Day 6 Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe

Iles des Saintes, sometimes referred to more colloquially as Les Saintes, is one of Guadeloupe's most prized possessions. Les Saintes (Iles des Saintes) is home to a plethora of exciting and unique experiences that vacationers can take advantage of throughout their time here. Fort Napoleon, located on both Bourg and Grand Bourg, is the island's most popular tourist destination. Some guests only stay on the Iles des Saintes for the day in order to participate in scuba diving activities.

Day 7 Castries, Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Lucia tends to be popular due to its tropical weather and scenery and its numerous beaches and resorts. Other tourist attractions include a drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs, the Botanical Gardens, the majestic twin peaks, "The  a world heritage site, the rain forests, several options for boat trips, zip lining, and Pigeon Island National Park, which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base. Together with Caribbean music genres, Saint Lucia has a strong indigenous folk music tradition, and a popular folk dance is the Kwadril.

Day 8 Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Kingstown is the capital, chief port, and main commercial center of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the center of the island's agricultural industry and a port of entry for tourists. For those who are interested in yachting and sport fishing, there are many organized activities. Kingstown has a number of cultural heritage sites like the Botanical Gardens, Fort Charlotte, the House of Assembly, and St. George's Cathedral. Traditional cultural practices such as tea meetings are occasionally held, and there has been some emphasis put on dance, drama, and music festivals.

Day 9 Bridgetown, Barbados

Bridgetown, Barbados. Cruising to Buzios, Brazil. Brazil cruises.