Tropical Paradise Cruise – Aruba, Barbados & St. Lucia

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from San Juan on December 19, 2027, visiting Oranjestad, Bridgetown, Castries and Basseterre. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The route threads through 4 countries along the Caribbean coast: Netherlands, Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Kitts & Nevis. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Viva (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.