6 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting Exuma Islands, Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Samana, San Juan · Aboard Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on the Ritz-Carlton Ilma
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| Cruise line | Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection |
|---|---|
| Ship | Ritz-Carlton Ilma |
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $7,500 per person |
| Year built | 2024 |
| Guests | 448 |
| Cabins | 224 |
| Crew | 374 |
| Length | 241 m |
| Beam | 29 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.
Great Exuma rewards travelers who prefer clear water and unhurried days. George Town, the island’s small capital, faces Elizabeth Harbour. A water taxi crosses to Stocking Island, where beaches and beachside dining await. The wider Exuma chain is famed for turquoise shallows, sheltered cays and easy days on the water. Choose a boat trip, a swim or lunch beside the harbour; then let the island’s calm pace set the agenda.
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.
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.
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 12, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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