Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas Cruise

Day 1 - Galveston

Arrive: Fri 17 January 2025 / Depart: Fri 17 January 2025 at 17:00

Galveston is an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s known for Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and other animals. Amusement rides and restaurants line Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier on the south shore. West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern end.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Great Stirrup Cay

Arrive: Mon 20 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 20 January 2025 at 15:30

All our cruises to the Bahamas feature a whole day visit to Great Stirrup Cay, our idyllic island paradise reserved just for our guests. Stroll along soft, white-sand beaches and enjoy the many activities we have to offer. Snorkel and see underwater delights, kayak in crystal-clear water, then get revved up on a WaveRunner® adventure. The fun is endless here. Grab a bite at our new 8,500- square foot beach buffet and simply relax in your private beachfront cabana. This tropical paradise is just for you. Take advantage.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrive: Wed 22 January 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Wed 22 January 2025 at 20:00

Founded in 1521, San Juan's picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate.

Day 7 - Philipsburg, St Maarten

Arrive: Thu 23 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 23 January 2025 at 17:30

With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty-free shopping and island culture. The French half is all subdued sophistication.

Day 8 - St. Kitts

Arrive: Fri 24 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 24 January 2025 at 17:30

Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.) Looking for a cruise to St. Kitts? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

Day 9 - St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands)

Arrive: Sat 25 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 25 January 2025 at 14:30

The town of Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking harbours in the world. Once home to pirates of long ago, today visitors find treasures of a different kind, for now beautiful beaches and bountiful duty-free shopping are truly its claim to fame.

Day 10 - Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Arrive: Sun 26 January 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 26 January 2025 at 18:00

Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high. History buff? Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, which was built in the 16th century and served as a prison under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Or head to the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Montego Bay

Arrive: Tue 28 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 28 January 2025 at 17:00

Cruise into Jamaica's second largest city. Stroll down Gloucester Ave, and experience an abundance of restaurant, bars, souvenir emporia and colourful people. After sampling this lively neighbourhood, you may want to take in the quieter Museum of St. James with its poignant take on the city's history. Or relax and cool off in the azure waters of Cornwall Beach.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Galveston

Arrive: Fri 31 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 31 January 2025

Galveston is an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s known for Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and other animals. Amusement rides and restaurants line Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier on the south shore. West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern end.