Tropical Escape – St Maarten & St Thomas

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Miami on November 21, 2026 and visits Philipsburg, St. Thomas and CocoCay. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands and Bahamas. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Icon Of The Seas (2024) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Miami has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A November sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Miami and come back with stories from Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands and Bahamas.