Tropical Escape – St Maarten & St Thomas
About this cruise
This one leaves Miami on October 24, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Philipsburg, St. Thomas and CocoCay at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. The route threads through 3 countries along the Caribbean coast: Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands and Bahamas. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Icon Of The Seas joined the Royal Caribbean's lineup in 2024. Still has that new-ship feel. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.