Sun-Drenched Shoals – Philipsburg & San Juan

About this cruise

If you've got 14 nights to work with, this sailing from La Romana on December 22, 2027 through Catalina Island, Philipsburg and Basseterre, with additional stops along the Caribbean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Caribbean route takes in Dominican Republic, Sint Maarten, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Catalina Island: A Dominican diving paradise off La Romana. Around 13 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mein Schiff 1 keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in La Romana before boarding. It's a good city to wander. 8 ports, 6 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.