Island Jewels – San Juan & St. Thomas

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 8-night round-trip sailing from Miami on August 8, 2026 visits Half Moon Cay, San Juan, Philipsburg and St. Thomas. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Miami, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. The route threads through 4 countries along the Caribbean coast: Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten and U.S. Virgin Islands. Of the stops, Philipsburg tends to be the one people talk about: Two nations, one island, infinite beaches. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. There are 12 restaurants on Carnival Magic, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 8 nights. Miami itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And August 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.