Exotic Caribbean Getaway – St. Thomas & St. Maarten

About this cruise

This one leaves San Juan on November 15, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting St. Thomas, St. John's, Philipsburg, St. Croix and Basseterre at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 4 borders through the Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua & Barbuda, Sint Maarten and St. Kitts & Nevis. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Vision Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Juan has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.