Ocean Discovery – Basseterre, Fort de France & Oranjestad

About this cruise

This one leaves San Juan on December 19, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Basseterre, Fort-de-France, Oranjestad and Willemstad at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. With 4 port days and 2 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: St. Kitts & Nevis, Martinique and Netherlands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Valiant Lady takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 12 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Juan has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.