Caribbean Grand Tour – Puerto Plata & Roatan

About this cruise

A 14-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Miami on September 4, 2027 and visits Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), San Juan, Ocean Cay, Roatan Island, Costa Maya and Cozumel. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Honduras and Mexico, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Costa Maya: Mexico's quieter Caribbean escape among Mayan ruins. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC World America (2025) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Miami before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 6 ports, 5 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.