Ocean Discovery – Catalina Island, Virgin Gorda & Philipsburg

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 14 nights from La Romana on August 23, 2027, visiting Catalina Island, Virgin Gorda Island BVI and Philipsburg, with additional stops along the Caribbean. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. 7 countries (Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Martinique, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados and Guadeloupe) across the Caribbean, each with its own character. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, You won't go hungry on MSC Opera. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 0 more when you feel like treating yourself. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in La Romana and come back with stories from Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Martinique, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados and Guadeloupe.