Indigo Reefs & Trade Winds – Bonaire & Tortola

About this cruise

Block out 14 nights from March 1, 2028 and let this sailing from La Romana do its thing. The route covers Catalina Island, Kralendijk and Willemstad, with additional stops along the Caribbean and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 8 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba, British Virgin Islands and Sint Maarten, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) alone is worth the trip, Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. Roughly 13 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Mein Schiff 1 keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. If you can, add a night in La Romana before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Worth booking. That's the short version.