Tropical Escape – St Maarten & St Thomas

About this cruise

This one leaves Miami on May 15, 2027 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. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands and Bahamas. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. 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. 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 spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. You start in Miami and come back with stories from Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands and Bahamas.