7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from San Juan on January 2, 2027, visiting Tortola, Bridgetown, Castries, St. John's and Philipsburg. 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. Crossing 5 borders through the Caribbean: British Virgin Islands, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda and Sint Maarten. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Valiant Lady takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 12 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Juan has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.