The classic seven-night loop from Miami spends two lazy days at sea, then calls at San Juan, St. Thomas and Nassau. Winter and spring are the sweet spot; hurricane season (June to November, peaking in September) brings cheaper fares and the odd rerouting.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
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Shoulder season: January, November, good weather with typically fewer crowds and lower prices.
Weather and crowds
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Wet days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 10 | Moderate |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 10 | Moderate |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 68°F | 11 | Busy |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 71°F | 13 | Busy |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 74°F | 16 | Moderate |
| June | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 76°F | 24 | Moderate |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 78°F | 22 | Busy |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 25 | Moderate |
| September | 30°C / 87°F | 25°C / 76°F | 25 | Quiet |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 74°F | 19 | Moderate |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 70°F | 11 | Moderate |
| December | 25°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 12 | Busy |
Weather: averages of recent years from Open-Meteo historical data (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: estimated from the seasons and holiday periods, not measured.
How long to stay
8–11 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 2.5h from the US East Coast, 9h from Europe, 17.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Fly into Miami the day before; a delayed flight on sailing day can mean missing the ship.
- US citizens on a closed-loop cruise can travel with a birth certificate and government photo ID, but a passport is far easier if you need to fly home from a port.
- Book popular shore excursions like snorkelling trips early, or arrange them locally for less.
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