Cacao Grove & Curacao Blue – Castries & Willemstad

About this cruise

If you've got 14 nights to work with, this sailing from Fort Lauderdale on November 15, 2027 through Philipsburg, Basseterre and Roseau, with additional stops along the Caribbean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 8 port calls start. Crossing 8 borders through the Caribbean: Sint Maarten, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Aruba and Curaçao. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Bridgetown: Rum, reggae, and a coral-fringed coast. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Island Princess takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 8 ports, 8 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.