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Southern Caribbean Arc via Saint-Barthélemy, Portsmouth & Bonaire

Saint-Barthélemy · Portsmouth · Bonaire · Willemstad · Ocho Rios

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Saint Barthélemy, Dominica, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Curaçao, and more.

15 nights New York Southern Caribbean 5 ports 10 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

10 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Saint-Barthélemy, Portsmouth, and Bonaire provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

5 ports in 15 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Saint-Barthélemy · Portsmouth · Bonaire + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from New York

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Saint-Barthélemy · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

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
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

MS Europa

New York → Saint-Barthélemy → Ocho Rios → Miami

Dec 5 · 15 nights

About average

$6,039 suite · $403/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $591/night, with most departures landing in the $489-$862/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$591/night

$8,862 total

Normal range

$489-$862/night

$7,334-$12,927 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$4,228 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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15 nights · 5 port calls · 10 sea days · 5 countries

5 port calls across Saint Barthélemy, Dominica, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Curaçao · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 15-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in New York

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Saint-Barthélemy

    Saint Barthélemy · Eastern Caribbean

  3. 3

    Portsmouth

    Dominica · Southern Caribbean

  4. 4

    Bonaire

    Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Southern Caribbean

  5. 5

    Willemstad

    Curaçao · ABC Islands

  6. 6

    Ocho Rios

    Jamaica · Western Caribbean

  7. 7

    Disembark in Miami

    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.