Caribbean Grand Tour – St. Thomas & San Juan

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 10 nights from Baltimore on April 9, 2026, visiting St. Thomas, San Juan, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Grand Turk Island. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Crossing 4 borders through the Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Turks & Caicos Islands. 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, Carnival Pride takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. 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. Baltimore has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 10-night sailing is a strong place to start.