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Southern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg, Philipsburg & Castries

Philipsburg · Castries · Bridgetown · Fortaleza · Rio de Janeiro · Montevideo

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Canada, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Saint Lucia, Barbados, and more.

18 nights Fort Lauderdale Southern Caribbean 7 ports 11 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

11 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Philipsburg, Castries, and Bridgetown provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

7 ports in 18 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Philipsburg · Castries · Bridgetown + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Fort Lauderdale

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Philipsburg · 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 Southern Caribbean itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Princess Cruises

Majestic Princess

Fort Lauderdale → Philipsburg → Montevideo → Buenos Aires

Nov 19 · 18 nights

$2,480 inside · $138/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $175/night, with most departures landing in the $156-$205/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$175/night

$3,153 total

Normal range

$156-$205/night

$2,816-$3,685 total

Lowest recent fare

$138/night

$2,480 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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18 nights · 7 port calls · 11 sea days · 6 countries

7 port calls across Canada, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Saint Lucia, Barbados · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 18-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Fort Lauderdale

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Philipsburg

    Canada · St. Lawrence / Quebec

  3. 3

    Philipsburg

    Sint Maarten (Dutch part) · Eastern Caribbean

  4. 4

    Castries

    Saint Lucia · Southern Caribbean

  5. 5

    Bridgetown

    Barbados · Southern Caribbean

  6. 6

    Fortaleza

    Brazil · Brazil

  7. 7

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil · Brazil

  8. 8

    Montevideo

    Uruguay · Argentina & Uruguay

  9. 9

    Disembark in Buenos Aires

    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.