Palm-Fringed Paradise – Coco Cay & Samana

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Miami on November 14, 2027 visits CocoCay, Samaná, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Labadee. 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 3 countries along the Caribbean coast: Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Haiti. Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) alone is worth the trip, Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 21 restaurants on Allure Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Miami itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Worth booking. That's the short version.