Eastern Seaboard Crossing – Miami & New York

About this cruise

If you've got 11 nights to work with, this sailing from Miami on May 16, 2027 through Celebration Key, Oranjestad, Willemstad, St. Thomas and New York is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. You get off in New York, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The Caribbean route takes in Bahamas, Aruba, Curaçao, U.S. Virgin Islands and United States, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Willemstad, which is known as UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Carnival Firenze keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Miami before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All told, 5 ports across 11 nights covers a lot.