Ocean Discovery – Catalina Island, Bridgetown & Fort de France

About this cruise

A 14-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves La Romana on July 17, 2028 and visits Catalina Island, Bridgetown and Fort-de-France, with additional stops along the Caribbean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 7 countries along the Caribbean coast: Dominican Republic, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, British Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten and Antigua & Barbuda. Don't rush through Bridgetown, which is known as Rum, reggae, and a coral-fringed coast. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Opera has 4 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. La Romana itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. All told, 8 ports across 14 nights covers a lot.