Saltwater Indigo – ABC Islands from Florida

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Fort Lauderdale on December 14, 2027 and visits Grand Turk Island, Oranjestad, Willemstad and Kralendijk. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Crossing 4 borders through the Caribbean: Turks & Caicos Islands, Aruba, Curaçao and Caribbean Netherlands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Caribbean Princess takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. 9 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.