9 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean · Jewel of the Seas
Depart
Dec 7, 2026
Return
Dec 16, 2026
Port
Tampa
Nights
9 nights
At a glance
- Launched
- 2004
- Tonnage
- 90090
- Cabins
- 1072
- Crew
- 859
One of the newest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas offers the ultimate 'at sea' experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and exceptional staff committed to serving your every whim. Her spectacular features include the ten-storey glass-constructed Centrum, glass lifts facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Ship features
- Onboard Shopping
- Game Show
- Pickleball
- Ocean Voyagers
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On board
Quantum Pool
Itinerary
- 1Tampa, FloridaDays 1, 10 · Departure & return
- 2San Juan, Puerto RicoDay 4
- 3Philipsburg, St. MaartenDay 5
- 4Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasDay 6
- 5Puerto Plata, Dominican RepDay 7
Lines connect the ports in visiting order; the sailing path may vary.
Cruise from Tampa and back
Day 1Cruise departs from TampaDec 7, 2026 • Departs at: 4 pm
While in Tampa, be sure to stroll through the historic Ybor City, full of restaurants, shops and bars, visit the Busch Gardens theme park or explore the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. This metropolis never stands still.
Day 2At SeaDec 8, 2026
Day 3At SeaDec 9, 2026
Day 4San Juan, Puerto RicoDec 10, 2026 • Arrives at: 12:30 pm • Departs at: 8 pm
Day 5Philipsburg, St. MaartenDec 11, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 5 pm
What makes St Maarten so unique is its blend of cultures. The island is home to 120 different nationalities speaking over 80 languages, and is governed by two countries: the Netherlands and France. In fact, it’s the smallest land mass in the world to be shared by two different nations. While it may be less than 40 square miles, there’s plenty to do on this little island: you can travel back in time while exploring centuries-old ruins and get your adrenaline fix zip lining through lush tropical forests. If you’re after a little rest and relaxation during your cruise to St Maarten, you’ll find plenty of secluded beaches where you can work on your suntan before treating your taste buds to some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean.
Day 6Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasDec 12, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 4 pm
Day 7Puerto Plata, Dominican RepDec 13, 2026 • Arrives at: 11:59 am • Departs at: 7 pm
Puerto Plata is the Dominican Republic's oldest city in the north and a tourism pioneer. Nestled by the ocean with a mountainous backdrop, the city offers a lively pier, which is known as the Malecon, colourful shops and opulent homes from the 1800s. The city is famous for Parque Independencia (also known as Parque Central), a park fringed by royal palms and Victorian architecture. In Puerto Plata, you can hop on a cable car for sky-high views, take a tour of the local cacao farms and buy some of the clearest amber in the world.
Day 8At SeaDec 14, 2026
Day 9At SeaDec 15, 2026
Day 10Cruise returns to TampaDec 16, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am
While in Tampa, be sure to stroll through the historic Ybor City, full of restaurants, shops and bars, visit the Busch Gardens theme park or explore the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. This metropolis never stands still.
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