9 nights · Florida · Departs Tampa (USA) · Visiting Key West, Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Falmouth Jamaica, Grand Cayman Island · Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line on the Norwegian Gem
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| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
|---|---|
| Ship | Norwegian Gem |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $1,229 per person |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Guests | 2873 |
| Cabins | 1197 |
| Crew | 1070 |
| Length | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 24.0 kn |
Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.
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.
Great Stirrup Cay is Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the Berry Islands of the Bahamas. Expect pale sand, clear water and a relaxed beach day. Swim from shore, snorkel over coral, or take a kayak along the coast. Beach cabanas provide shade and privacy, while the island’s compact size makes it easy to find your place. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, then choose between a quiet patch of sand and time on the water.
At the Dominican Republic’s southwestern edge, Cabo Rojo leads to a coast still defined by space, sea and silence. Here, the reward is not a busy resort strip but the wild scenery of Pedernales. Bahía de las Águilas pairs clear water with a long sweep of pale sand. It lies within Jaragua National Park, part of a protected landscape that rewards unhurried exploration. Distances are considerable and services limited, so plan excursions carefully and bring water, sun protection and patience.
Falmouth’s broad streets and Georgian buildings recall a port town shaped by sugar and trade. In the early 19th century, it ranked among Jamaica’s busiest ports. Its well-preserved historic district offers a close look at that past. Nearby, bamboo-raft trips on the Martha Brae and Good Hope Estate reveal the island’s river scenery and plantation history.
Grand Cayman pairs clear water with an easy blend of beach and town. Ships anchor offshore; tenders land in George Town, near duty-free shops, cafés and the Cayman Islands National Museum. Boat trips reach Stingray City, where visitors can encounter southern stingrays in shallow water. Beyond town, Seven Mile Beach is known for pale sand and turquoise water. Choose a beach transfer, an island tour or time in town; Grand Cayman makes a relaxed, rewarding call.
Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.
Published August 11, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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