Royal Caribbean, Southern Caribbean cruise from Miami, January 16, 2025

Cruising from: Miami, Florida;

Departure Date: 16 January, 2025;

Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean;

Cruise Ship: Explorer of the Seas;

Duration: 10-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan, St. Maarten, Antigua, Castries, St. Croix, Miami;

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 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is the ninth-largest city in the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. Puerto Plata's main attraction offers a day of hiking through thick forest, crossing footbridges, and passing numerous plants before reaching a rocky hilltop and making their way down by jumping or sliding down a series of waterfalls.

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 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 7 St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI)

Saint Croix is an island in the Caribbean Sea and a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States. St. Croix has gorgeous beaches, world-class recreational activities, fine dining, a casino, and golf. The unique culture of St. Croix, through its arts, crafts, music, and more, during a variety of festivals and cultural events throughout the year, provides an amazing pleasure and experience.

Day 8 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 9 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 10 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.