Ocean Discovery – Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo & Oranjestad

About this cruise

Block out 12 nights from March 29, 2028 and let this sailing from Miami do its thing. The route covers Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales and Oranjestad, with additional stops along the Caribbean and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 8 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 6 borders through the Caribbean: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Barbados, St. Kitts & Nevis and U.S. Virgin Islands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Oranjestad, which is known as Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Norwegian Gem takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 8 ports across 12 nights covers a lot.