Basking Coast – Amber Cove & Ocean Cay

About this cruise

This one leaves Miami on December 26, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), San Juan and Ocean Cay at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. That gives you 3 days in port and 3 at sea, enough of each to find a rhythm. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Bahamas. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC World America joined the MSC Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Miami has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.