Brass Compass – Puerto Plata & Virgin Islands

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Miami on August 8, 2026, visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas, Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay. 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. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bahamas, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Luna (2026) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.