Caribbean Escape – Puerto Plata, San Juan & St. Thomas

About this cruise

You sail from Miami on March 21, 2026 and spend 8 nights visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), San Juan, Philipsburg and St. Thomas. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten and U.S. Virgin Islands, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Magic keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 8-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.