Caribbean Island Hop – St. Maarten & St. Lucia

About this cruise

7 nights, 4 ports, all from San Juan on January 9, 2028. The route visits Philipsburg, Willemstad, Castries and Basseterre and the whole thing just flows. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Netherlands, St. Lucia and St. Kitts & Nevis. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Viva launched in 2023, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Juan has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.