Caribbean Island Trail – Bahamas, Aruba & Curacao

About this cruise

10 nights, 6 ports, all from Miami on April 6, 2026. The route visits Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Philadelphia and the whole thing just flows. Last stop: Philadelphia. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. The Caribbean route takes in Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Curaçao and United States, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. 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 Jewel keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. An April departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.