12 days, one-way from New York to San Juan
About this cruise
Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 12-night sailing from New York on October 19, 2026 visits Kings Wharf, Bimini, St. Croix, Philipsburg, Tortola and San Juan. The sailing ends in San Juan. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. It's a proper Caribbean tour: 6 countries, from Bermuda to Puerto Rico. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Valiant Lady has 13 dining spots on board, most of them included. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 12-night sailing is a strong place to start.