10-Day Caribbean from Tampa to New York: Dominican Republic & Aruba
Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Gem
Depart
Apr 3, 2027
Return
Apr 13, 2027
Port
Tampa
Nights
10 nights
At a glance
- Launched
- 2007
- Tonnage
- 93530
- Cabins
- 1197
- Crew
- 1,101
Enjoy the more intimate, relaxed atmosphere of our mid-size ship, Norwegian Gem® while sailing to top destinations. This sparkling cruise ship is the perfect choice for year-round cruises in style. Sail to the The Caribbean, Bermuda, or Bahamas and toss your schedule to the breeze. Fuel up for the day's activities with your favourite beverage from Starbucks. With the award-winning Mandara Spa and Thermal Suite, hot tubs and pool, pampering “me time” is a must! Then roll into good times in the casino. The excitement doesn’t end when the sun goes down, with live entertainment and unique bars and lounges, from Sugarcane Mojito Bar to Maltings Beer & Whiskey and more. Savour every moment with a wide range of delicious specialty and complimentary dining options, including Cagney's Steakhouse and La Cucina Italian restaurant. You won’t want to miss cruising to unforgettable destinations on this gem!
Ship features
- Cocktails at Great Outdoors Bar
- Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar
- American style steakhouse
- Dine at the Bali Hai Bar & Grill
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On board
American style steakhouse
Dine at the Bali Hai Bar & Grill
Dining
Dining Atrium
Itinerary
- 1TampaDay 1
- 2WillemstadDay 5
- 3Oranjestad, ArubaDay 6
- 4Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicDay 8
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Cruise from Tampa to Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Day 1Cruise departs from TampaApr 3, 2027 • Departs at: 4 pm
Tampa, nicknamed "The Big Guava", is so much more than merely home to Busch Gardens (one of the most popular theme parks in Florida). The Ybor City district is alive with history, shopping and fine dining. The Tampa Museum of Art and the Museum of Science and Industry are also must-sees. Looking for a cruise from Tampa? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.
Day 2At SeaApr 4, 2027
Day 3At SeaApr 5, 2027
Day 4Cabo Rojo, Dominican RepublicApr 6, 2027 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 2 pm
Day 5WillemstadApr 7, 2027 • Arrives at: 1 pm • Departs at: 9 pm
Walk around this quaint harbour town and you'll think you've travelled back in time to Old Amsterdam. Admire the colourful Dutch architecture and take advantage of the excellent shopping. Relax on 17-century veranda with a drink made with the famous Curaçao liqueur. Looking for a cruise to Willemstad? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.
Day 6Oranjestad, ArubaApr 8, 2027 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 7 pm
Incredibly white sands and cobalt blue seas make the small island of Aruba a popular destination. In the bustling freeport town of Oranjestad, sherbet-coloured Dutch colonial buildings, draped in bougainvillea, oleander and hibiscus are simply picturesque. Small, but informative museums relate the island's history. Looking for a cruise to Aruba? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.
Day 7At SeaApr 9, 2027
Day 8Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicApr 10, 2027 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 3 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 9At SeaApr 11, 2027
Day 10At SeaApr 12, 2027
Day 11Cruise returns to Manhattan Cruise TerminalApr 13, 2027 • Arrives at: 11 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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