Caribbean Escape – St. Thomas & St. Lucia

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 August 7, 2027, visiting St. Thomas, St. Croix, Philipsburg, Castries and Bridgetown. 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 4 borders through the Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, St. Lucia and Barbados. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Grandeur Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 3 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. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You start in San Juan and come back with stories from U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, St. Lucia and Barbados.