Caribbean Island Escape – St. Croix & St. Maarten

About this cruise

You sail from San Juan on January 9, 2027 and spend 7 nights visiting St. Croix, Philipsburg, St. John's, Fort-de-France and Basseterre. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. 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. The Caribbean route takes in U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Antigua & Barbuda, Martinique and St. Kitts & Nevis, 5 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, Rhapsody Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 8 places to eat, with 3 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.