Ocean Discovery – Castries, Basseterre & Philipsburg

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 Pointe-à-Pitre on December 31, 2026 visits Castries, Basseterre, Philipsburg, Santo Domingo, St. John's and Fort-de-France. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Caribbean route takes in St. Lucia, St. Kitts & Nevis, Sint Maarten, Dominican Republic, Antigua & Barbuda and Martinique, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Fort-de-France: French flair in the heart of the Antilles. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Favolosa carries up to 3,016 guests over 13 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Pointe-à-Pitre before boarding. It's a good city to wander. 6 ports, 6 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.