Island Odyssey – Dominica, Antigua & St. Lucia

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 11-night sailing from Fort Lauderdale on December 22, 2026 visits Philipsburg, Basseterre and Roseau, with additional stops along the Caribbean. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Crossing 7 borders through the Caribbean: Netherlands, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and Bahamas. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Rotterdam takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 11 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. 11 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.