Caribbean Island Hop – St. Thomas & St. Maarten

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from San Juan on August 8, 2026 visits St. Thomas, St. Croix, Philipsburg, St. John's and Roseau. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Caribbean route takes in U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. St. John's stands out. It's Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. 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. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in San Juan before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.