Caribbean Island Hop – Barbados & Guadeloupe

About this cruise

By May 24, 2027 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of La Romana, visiting Catalina Island, Bridgetown, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre and Tortola, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 5 borders through the Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe and British Virgin Islands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Opera takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. La Romana has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.