Paradise Retreat – Labadee & Private Island

About this cruise

Short trips like this tend to hit differently because every day actually counts. You leave Fort Lauderdale on May 25, 2026 for 4 nights visiting Labadee. There's plenty of sea time (2 days), which means you'll get to know the ship well. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. When you're not ashore, Jewel Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you're new to cruising, this length is ideal. Long enough to relax, short enough to not over-commit. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Fort Lauderdale and come back with stories from Labadee.