The Eastern Caribbean is postcard country: powdery beaches, turquoise bays and island-hopping between U.S. territories and European-flavored islands. Sailings leave from Florida, San Juan and East Coast ports like Baltimore, New York and New Jersey, and you’ll often get several sea days to enjoy the ship.
Typical cruise length: 7 nights
Popular departure ports: Miami · Fort Lauderdale · Port Canaveral · San Juan · Baltimore · New York / New Jersey
Popular ports
- St. Thomas, USVIMagens Bay, duty-free shopping and a quick hop to St. John.
- St. Maarten / St. MartinTwo nations on one island — Dutch and French sides.
- San Juan, Puerto RicoOld San Juan’s forts and colorful streets. No passport needed for U.S. citizens to visit.
- Tortola, BVIGateway to The Baths on Virgin Gorda.
- AntiguaKnown for having a beach for every day of the year.
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