17 nights - Time Out on the Atlantic - from Palma/to Bridgetown

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 17-night sailing from Palma de Mallorca on October 16, 2026 visits Santa Cruz de Tenerife, St. John's and Philipsburg, with additional stops along the Caribbean. The trip wraps in Bridgetown, so you won't retrace your steps. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Crossing 7 borders through the Caribbean: Spain, Antigua & Barbuda, Sint Maarten, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia and Barbados. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 13 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Mein Schiff 2 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Palma de Mallorca has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 17-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.