Tropical Paradise Getaway – Martinique & St. Maarten

About this cruise

You board in Fort-de-France on October 1, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Pointe-à-Pitre, Tortola, La Romana, Catalina Island, Virgin Gorda Island BVI and Philipsburg, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. No sea days at all on this one. 6 ports, one after another. Pack accordingly. The Caribbean route takes in Guadeloupe, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic and Sint Maarten, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Catalina Island: A Dominican diving paradise off La Romana. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Opera keeps you well fed. 4 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. If you can, add a night in Fort-de-France before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 6 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.