Caribbean Island Hop – La Romana, Barbados & St. Lucia

About this cruise

You sail from La Romana on January 25, 2027 and spend 7 nights visiting Catalina Island, Bridgetown, Fort-de-France, St. John's and Tortola. 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. Crossing 5 borders through the Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Barbados, Martinique, Antigua & Barbuda and British Virgin Islands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Opera takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 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. La Romana has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.