Indigo trade winds – Antigua & St. Lucia

About this cruise

There's a reason 10-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from San Juan on April 4, 2027 and visits St. Thomas, St. Croix and Philipsburg, with additional stops along the Caribbean. The trip wraps in Miami, so you won't retrace your steps. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Crossing 7 borders through the Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts & Nevis and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Vision Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Juan has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An April departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 10-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.