12-Day Caribbean Round-Trip New York: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas
Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Bliss
Depart
Nov 9, 2026
Return
Nov 21, 2026
Port
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Nights
12 nights
At a glance
- Launched
- 2018
- Tonnage
- 168028
- Cabins
- 2043
- Crew
- 1,716
As the largest ship in our fleet, Norwegian Bliss is custom-built for the spectacular. The stunning Observation Lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows, featuring 180-degree views designed to feel one with the great outdoors. Or head outside and stroll along the quarter-mile promenade known as The Waterfront®. Every seat boasts the best view in the house here, meals are served oceanside, and sunsets are best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand. Imagine exhilaration while exploring the wilds of Alaska. Imagine relaxation upon finding your slice of paradise in The Caribbean. Ready for action? Zip around hairpin turns on the Bliss Speedway, enjoy a playful day at Horizon Park or putt a quick nine of mini golf. With a wide-range of dining options– including a complimentary 24-hour eatery and Specialty Dining standouts like Cagney’s Steakhouse and La Cucina, mealtime is always a great time. There’s one word to describe the experiences awaiting you on one of Norwegian’s grandest ships: Bliss.
Ship features
- Private Access for Guests of The Haven
- Ocean Blue full
- Ocean Place
- Mini Golf
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On board
Dining Bliss Taste
The Haven Restaurant
Itinerary
- 1Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicDay 4
- 2San Juan, Puerto RicoDay 5
- 3BasseterreDay 6
- 4TortolaDay 7
- 5Philipsburg, St MaartenDay 8
- 6St. ThomasDay 9
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Cruise from Manhattan Cruise Terminal and back
Day 1Cruise departs from Manhattan Cruise TerminalNov 9, 2026 • Departs at: 4 pm
The Manhattan Cruise Terminal, formerly known as the New York Passenger Ship Terminal or Port Authority Passenger Ship Terminal is a ship terminal for ocean-going passenger ships in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City.
Day 2At SeaNov 10, 2026
Day 3At SeaNov 11, 2026
Day 4Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicNov 12, 2026 • Arrives at: 11 am • Departs at: 7 pm
Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high. History buff? Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, which was built in the 16th century and served as a prison under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Or head to the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.
Day 5San Juan, Puerto RicoNov 13, 2026 • Arrives at: 11 am • Departs at: 7 pm
Founded in 1521, San Juan's picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate. Looking for a cruise to San Juan? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and read all about why you should cruise from San Juan.
Day 6BasseterreNov 14, 2026 • Arrives at: 9 am • Departs at: 6 pm
Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.) Looking for a cruise to St. Kitts? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.
Day 7TortolaNov 15, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 6 pm
Day 8Philipsburg, St MaartenNov 16, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 6 pm
With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty-free shopping and island culture. The French half is all subdued sophistication. Looking for a cruise to St. Maarten? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.
Day 9St. ThomasNov 17, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 6 pm
The waterfront warehouses where gold-hungry pirates once stored their booty now house treasure of another kind: duty-free china, watches, jewelry and other luxury goods. Shopping is one of the big onshore attractions in Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the US Virgin Islands. Offshore, colorful coral reefs in turquoise waters lure snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world. And everywhere, there's spectacular scenery everyone can enjoy!
Day 10At SeaNov 18, 2026
Day 11At SeaNov 19, 2026
Day 12At SeaNov 20, 2026
Day 13Cruise returns to Manhattan Cruise TerminalNov 21, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am
The Manhattan Cruise Terminal, formerly known as the New York Passenger Ship Terminal or Port Authority Passenger Ship Terminal is a ship terminal for ocean-going passenger ships in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City.
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