Glassy Lagoons – Stirrup Cay & Puerto Plata

About this cruise

You board in Miami on November 8, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas, Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bahamas, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) tends to be the one people talk about: Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. Norwegian Aqua launched in 2025, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. 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. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.