Shifting Sand – Amber Cove & Great Stirrup Cay
About this cruise
You board in Port Canaveral on May 30, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas, Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 4 countries (Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bahamas) across the Caribbean, each with its own character. Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) stands out. It's Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. 8 hours ashore per call. Enough for the highlights, not enough for a nap. Norwegian Aqua launched in 2025, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All in all, it's a solid trip.