Old World to Antilles – Ponta Delgada, Antigua & Dominica

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 21 nights from Le Havre (Paris) on November 7, 2027, visiting Ponta Delgada, St. John's and Saint Vincent Island, with additional stops along the Caribbean. The trip wraps in Pointe-à-Pitre, so you won't retrace your steps. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Crossing 9 borders through the Caribbean: Portugal, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Sint Maarten, St. Kitts & Nevis and Dominica. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Le Havre (Paris) has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A November sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 21-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.