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Eastern Caribbean Arc: Nassau & San Juan

Nassau · San Juan · Philipsburg · Basseterre, Saint Kitts

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

8 nights Fort Lauderdale Eastern Caribbean 4 ports 3 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 4 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

4 ports in 8 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Nassau · San Juan · Philipsburg + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Fort Lauderdale

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Nassau · Expect a busy cruise port

Multiple ships and thousands of cruise passengers are common here.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Royal Caribbean International

Symphony of the Seas

Fort Lauderdale → Nassau → Basseterre, Saint Kitts → Fort Lauderdale

Mar 25 · 8 nights

About average

$1,359 inside · $170/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $137/night, with most departures landing in the $121-$155/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$137/night

$1,096 total

Normal range

$121-$155/night

$970-$1,240 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,247 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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8 nights · 4 port calls · 3 sea days · 4 countries

4 port calls across Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Saint Kitts and Nevis · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Fort Lauderdale

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Nassau

    Bahamas · Bahamas

  3. 3

    San Juan

    Puerto Rico · Eastern Caribbean

  4. 4

    Philipsburg

    Sint Maarten (Dutch part) · Eastern Caribbean

  5. 5

    Basseterre, Saint Kitts

    Saint Kitts and Nevis · Eastern Caribbean

  6. 6

    Disembark in Fort Lauderdale

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.