Tropical Paradise Escape – St. Thomas & Barbados

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 14-night sailing from Baltimore on January 9, 2028 visits St. Thomas, Philipsburg and Roseau, with additional stops along the Caribbean. 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 Caribbean route takes in U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda and British Virgin Islands, 7 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Pride keeps you well fed. 8 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 14 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. 14 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.