12 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curacao, Philipsburg St Maarten, Tortola Island BVI, St Thomas Island USVI, Puerto Plata-Amber Cove · Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line on the Norwegian Jewel
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| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
|---|---|
| Ship | Norwegian Jewel |
| Duration | 12 nights |
| Port calls | 9 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,479 per person |
| Year built | 2005 |
| Guests | 2866 |
| Cabins | 1188 |
| Crew | 1069 |
| Length | 294 m |
| Beam | 38 m |
| Cruising speed | 25.0 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.
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.
Oranjestad makes a striking first impression: Dutch gables in Caribbean colors line streets beside a busy harbor. Beyond the waterfront, the capital’s compact center rewards a walk, with shops, cafés and landmarks including Fort Zoutman. Aruba’s dry, sunlit landscape feels close at hand, while beaches and clear water are an easy ride away. Come ashore for a relaxed city stroll, then choose whether to linger over lunch or head for the coast.
Willemstad is one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive ports, built around the deep inlet of St. Anna Bay. Punda and Otrobanda showcase Dutch colonial architecture and form part of the city’s UNESCO-listed historic area. Walk across the Queen Emma Bridge, a floating pontoon span linking the two districts. Beyond the harbor, Curaçao offers sheltered coves, clear water and beaches for an unhurried afternoon.
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.
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.
Charlotte Amalie brings St Thomas’s history into view, from Danish colonial streets to the harbor’s busy waterfront. Explore the compact old town, where Fort Christian and pastel facades line narrow streets. Ride up to Mountain Top for broad views of Magens Bay and neighboring islands. St Thomas also offers easy access to beaches, duty-free shopping, and boat trips across the US Virgin Islands. Allow time for steep streets and port-area traffic.
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.
Published August 19, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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