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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Road Town, Tortola, Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Castries

Road Town, Tortola · Basseterre, Saint Kitts · Castries · Bridgetown · Philipsburg · New York

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Virgin Islands, British, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Barbados, and more.

21 nights New York Eastern Caribbean 6 ports 14 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

14 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Road Town, Tortola, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, and Castries provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

6 ports in 21 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Road Town, Tortola · Basseterre, Saint Kitts · Castries + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from New York

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Port experience

Road Town, Tortola · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

This port regularly handles substantial cruise traffic, although conditions still vary by date.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Eastern Caribbean itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Cunard Line

Queen Mary 2

New York → Road Town, Tortola → New York → Southampton

Dec 22 · 21 nights

Exceptional value

$4,603 balcony · $219/night

33% below typical · 6-month low

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $161/night, with most departures landing in the $142-$194/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$161/night

$3,389 total

Normal range

$142-$194/night

$2,991-$4,077 total

Lowest recent fare

$181/night

$3,793 total

Comparison set

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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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21 nights · 6 port calls · 14 sea days · 6 countries

6 port calls across Virgin Islands, British, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Barbados · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 21-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in New York

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Road Town, Tortola

    Virgin Islands, British · Eastern Caribbean

  3. 3

    Basseterre, Saint Kitts

    Saint Kitts and Nevis · Eastern Caribbean

  4. 4

    Castries

    Saint Lucia · Southern Caribbean

  5. 5

    Bridgetown

    Barbados · Southern Caribbean

  6. 6

    Philipsburg

    Sint Maarten (Dutch part) · Eastern Caribbean

  7. 7

    New York

    United States · US East Coast

  8. 8

    Disembark in Southampton

    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.