Golden Beaches – Antigua & Barbados

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Fort-de-France on June 18, 2027 visits St. John's, La Romana, Catalina Island and Bridgetown. Every port day is followed by a sea day, so you get time to sleep in, use the ship, and look forward to the next stop. The Caribbean route takes in Antigua & Barbuda, Dominican Republic and Barbados, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Catalina Island tends to be the one people talk about: A Dominican diving paradise off La Romana. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Opera keeps you well fed. 4 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Fort-de-France before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.