Cobalt Horizon – Bermuda & Caribbean from New York

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 9-night sailing from New York on July 30, 2026 visits Kings Wharf, Philipsburg, San Juan and Puerto Plata (Amber Cove). You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The route threads through 4 countries along the Caribbean coast: Bermuda, Sint Maarten, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Don't rush through San Juan, which is known as Where Old World charm meets Caribbean vibes. With about 8 hours at each port, you'll want a plan, or at least a shortlist. There are 12 restaurants on Independence Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 9 nights. New York itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. All told, 4 ports across 9 nights covers a lot.