Indigo trade-winds – Virgin Gorda & Martinique

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 La Romana on November 1, 2027 visits Catalina Island, Virgin Gorda Island BVI, Philipsburg, Fort-de-France and St. John's. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Martinique and Antigua & Barbuda, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Virgin Gorda Island BVI stands out. It's The Baths' boulder-strewn Caribbean fantasy. Roughly 10 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 La Romana before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All in all, it's a solid trip.