16 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting Ocho Rios, Santo Tomas de Castilla, Roatan Island, Belize City, Key West, Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Philipsburg St Maarten, Iles des Saintes, Basseterre St Kitts, San Juan · Aboard MSC Explora Journeys on the MSC Explora 1
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| Cruise line | MSC Explora Journeys |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Explora 1 |
| Duration | 16 nights |
| Port calls | 11 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $9,240 per person |
| Year built | 2023 |
| Guests | 1473 |
| Cabins | 461 |
| Crew | 640 |
| Length | 248 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
Ocho Rios puts Jamaica’s north coast within easy reach, where rainforest, rivers and the Caribbean meet. At Dunn’s River Falls, tiered limestone steps carry cool water toward the sea; visitors can climb with a guide. Explore Fern Gully, a shaded road winding through lush vegetation. Or settle beside the sea for jerk chicken and a view of the blue horizon.
Santo Tomás de Castilla brings you to Guatemala’s Caribbean coast, where tropical forest meets the broad waters of Amatique Bay. The modern port lies beside Puerto Barrios, a working town with a distinctly local rhythm. Beyond the waterfront, boat journeys follow the Río Dulce toward Livingston and its Garífuna heritage. Inland, the carved Maya monuments of Quiriguá reward travelers willing to trade the coast for history.
Roatán, the largest of Honduras’s Bay Islands, sits beside the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second-largest barrier reef system. That proximity makes clear water and coral gardens the island’s chief attractions, whether you snorkel or dive. Follow the coast between West End’s lively shops and West Bay’s broad, pale-sand beach. For a quieter view of island life, head east toward villages, mangroves, and viewpoints above the Caribbean.
Belize City is the country’s largest city and maritime gateway, set on the Caribbean coast. It stands at the mouth of Haulover Creek, where cruise ships anchor offshore. Tenders bring visitors to the Fort Street Tourism Village. From here, explore colonial-era landmarks and local markets, or travel inland to Maya sites and cave systems. Belize’s barrier reef offers excellent options for snorkelling and diving.
Key West rewards travelers who leave the ship and follow the island’s easy pace. At the southern tip of the Florida Keys, this compact city pairs pastel architecture with a maritime past. Visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, browse Duval Street, or watch the sun set from Mallory Square. Explore Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, where a Civil War fort meets a beach. Its Atlantic waters offer a refreshing contrast to town.
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
Puerto Plata is the Dominican Republic’s north-coast city of Atlantic views and Victorian-era streets. Parque Central and the Cathedral of San Felipe anchor the old town; the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe guards the waterfront. Mount Isabel de Torres rises above town, its summit known for botanical gardens and wide coastal views. Nearby beaches offer an easy extension, but the historic center rewards a walk and a stop at the Amber Museum.
Philipsburg rewards a shore day spent beyond the cruise terminal. It sits on a narrow strip between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. The Dutch-side capital is compact and easy to explore on foot. Front Street pairs duty-free shops with the 1793 courthouse, while the Boardwalk follows Great Bay Beach. Cross the open border into French Saint-Martin for French bakeries, lively markets and another stretch of coast.
The Îles des Saintes reward visitors who prefer a quieter Caribbean. Most calls centre on Terre-de-Haut, where pastel houses, fishing boats and cafés line a compact waterfront. Above town, Fort Napoléon surveys one of the world’s most beautiful bays and houses a small museum and botanical garden. Rent a scooter or walk to Pain de Sucre, a sheltered beach with clear water and good snorkeling. Try the island’s famed tourment d’amour, a coconut-filled pastry, before returning to the harbor.
Begin in Basseterre, St Kitts’s compact capital, where Georgian buildings and busy market streets reveal the island’s layered past. At Independence Square, once a slave market, pause among mature trees before browsing nearby shops and cafés. Then leave town for Mount Liamuiga’s volcanic slopes, former sugar estates and beaches of dark volcanic sand. Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, rewards the drive with stone ramparts and wide Caribbean views.
San Juan puts a remarkable piece of Caribbean history within easy reach of your ship. Founded in 1521, Old San Juan is a compact district of blue cobbles, pastel façades and Spanish colonial landmarks. Walk its steep lanes to El Morro, the 16th-century fortress that guards the harbor. From its ramparts, the Atlantic comes into view. Beyond the old walls, cafés, galleries and contemporary restaurants show a city still shaped by its maritime past.
Published September 26, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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