Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami: 9 days in March 2027

Eastern Caribbean, from Miami

Duration
9 Days
Category
Ocean Cruise
Date
Friday March 5 2027

Description

In March, when Quebec is still torn between snow and slush, the MSC World America leaves Miami at the end of the day. Launched in 2025, the ship welcomes more than 6,700 guests, has some thirty restaurants and bars and stretches its World Promenade across several decks. The all-inclusive onboard formula settles drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities before you even set sail.

The first call is Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, between green mountains and golden beaches. The next day, the ship stays in San Juan until 11 p.m., leaving time to walk the cobbled streets of Old San Juan, past yellow, pink and blue facades, up to the ramparts of the fort guarding the bay. After two days at sea, Ocean Cay, MSC's private island in the Bahamas, offers a full day of beach and turquoise water, with its red-and-white lighthouse lit up at night.

A 7-night cruise with flights, a hotel night in Miami and a French-speaking tour guide, including up to $1,700 in onboard privileges.

Highlights:
-All-inclusive onboard formula: Premium Extra drinks package, unlimited Wi-Fi and prepaid gratuities
-Up to $1,700 in privileges included
-A full day on the private island of Ocean Cay
-Port calls in Puerto Plata and San Juan
-The new MSC World America

Accommodation categories:
Miami: Yotel Miami or similar
Cruise: MSC World America, MSC Cruises

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, cabin categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Flights with Air Canada or another carrier
  • All transfers
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • 8 nights' accommodation, including 7 nights on board MSC Cruises' MSC World America
  • 21 meals
  • Prepaid crew gratuities
  • Premium Extra drinks package (maximum 15 alcoholic drinks per day, drinks up to US$16 each)
  • Unlimited onboard internet package (1 device per person, no video or music streaming)
  • Privileges worth up to $1,700 in total, valid for the 1st and 2nd guests in the cabin
  • Services of a tour guide
  • Handling of one suitcase per person at embarkation
  • First checked bag fee charged by the airline
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance
  • Optional shore excursions
  • Possible value-added taxes on specialty meals, drinks and onboard purchases
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Departure on Friday March 5th 2027

Itinerary

Flights to Miami or Fort Lauderdale (1 night). Arrival in Florida and transfer to the Miami hotel. Rooms are usually ready around 3 p.m.

Miami (7 nights on board). Free morning, then transfer to the port of Miami and embarkation on the MSC World America. The ship departs at 6 p.m. (B)

Fun at sea. A day on board the MSC World America.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Port call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

San Juan, Puerto Rico. Port call from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Fun at sea. A day on board.

Fun at sea. A day on board.

Ocean Cay, Bahamas. A full day on MSC's private island, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Miami – Return. Arrival at 7 a.m., disembarkation, transfer to the airport and return flights. (B)

FAQ

March 5 to 13, 2027, 9 days and 8 nights, including 7 nights on board the MSC World America.

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.