16 nights · Puerto Rico · Departs San Juan · Visiting St Johns Antigua, Pointe-a-Pitre, St John Island USVI, Samana, Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Miami, Gustavia St Barths, Tortola Island BVI, Basseterre St Kitts · Aboard MSC Explora Journeys on the MSC Explora 3
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| Cruise line | MSC Explora Journeys |
|---|---|
| Ship | MSC Explora 3 |
| Duration | 16 nights |
| Port calls | 10 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $12,620 per person |
| Year built | 2026 |
| Guests | 1473 |
| Cabins | 463 |
| Crew | 640 |
| Length | 268 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
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.
Antigua rewards a day ashore with more than its celebrated beaches. St John’s, the compact capital, makes an easy starting point. Drive east to Nelson’s Dockyard, a remarkably preserved Georgian naval base and UNESCO World Heritage site. English Harbour’s sheltered waters and restored stone buildings reveal the island’s maritime past. Or trade history for a swim at one of the island’s many coves, from resort beaches to quieter shores.
Step ashore in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe’s commercial heart, where French-Caribbean life moves to a Creole rhythm. Near the cruise port, Place de la Victoire and covered markets offer island spices, fruit, and everyday Creole life. At the waterfront, Memorial ACTe explores the history of slavery and its enduring legacy across the Caribbean. Look for wrought-iron balconies in the old streets, or settle at a café before returning to the harbor.
Cruz Bay is St. John’s harbor town, where ferries, cafés and island roads meet. From here, much of the island opens quickly: Virgin Islands National Park protects roughly two-thirds of St. John. Follow North Shore Road to white-sand beaches and clear water, or visit the sugar plantation ruins at Annaberg. Back in town, browse the shops at Mongoose Junction, then choose a waterfront table for dinner.
Samaná sits on the Dominican Republic’s green northeast coast, where mountains descend toward a broad, sheltered bay. From January to March, humpback whales gather here to mate and calve, making boat trips a memorable reason to visit. On land, explore the waterfront town, ride horseback to El Limón waterfall, or cruise through Los Haitises National Park. Its limestone islets, mangroves and caves are best seen from the water.
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.
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.
Cruz Bay is St. John’s harbor town, where ferries, cafés and island roads meet. From here, much of the island opens quickly: Virgin Islands National Park protects roughly two-thirds of St. John. Follow North Shore Road to white-sand beaches and clear water, or visit the sugar plantation ruins at Annaberg. Back in town, browse the shops at Mongoose Junction, then choose a waterfront table for dinner.
Gustavia makes a polished first impression, but its appeal is more than designer boutiques and superyachts. Swedish rule left its mark in the town’s name and the ruins of Fort Gustav above the harbor. From the waterfront, cafés, galleries and shops sit within easy walking distance, while Shell Beach lies just beyond the center. Come ashore for French-Caribbean style, with history close at hand.
Antigua rewards a day ashore with more than its celebrated beaches. St John’s, the compact capital, makes an easy starting point. Drive east to Nelson’s Dockyard, a remarkably preserved Georgian naval base and UNESCO World Heritage site. English Harbour’s sheltered waters and restored stone buildings reveal the island’s maritime past. Or trade history for a swim at one of the island’s many coves, from resort beaches to quieter shores.
Tortola gives you a vivid introduction to the British Virgin Islands: green, steep-sided hills rise above a sheltered Caribbean harbour. In Road Town, browse Main Street, visit the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens, or pause at a waterfront café. Beyond town, winding roads lead to Cane Garden Bay and island viewpoints. Ferries make nearby islands accessible, while Tortola itself rewards an unhurried day of beaches, scenery and local rum.
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 August 14, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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