Coral Princess: 11-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - December 26, 2026

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Relax on the world-renowned Magens Bay Beach, famous for its soft sand and calm waters.

The Coral Princess is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Port of Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Walking through downtown Basseterre reveals colorful colonial buildings, the central Circus Square, and a variety of local shops and cafés.

Your ship arrives in Saint-Pierre, Martinique at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Visit the remnants of Saint-Pierre before the Mount Pelée eruption, including the old theater, cathedral, and historic buildings.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Bridgetown, Barbados, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. For a glimpse of everyday life, visit Cheapside Market where locals shop for fruit, spices, and prepared foods.

The Coral Princess is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in St. Lucia, Caribbean are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. The Pitons are St. Lucia's most iconic landmarks, rising steeply from the sea along the island's western coast.

Your ship arrives in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles at 9:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Experience the thrill of watching planes fly low over the beach as they approach the nearby airport.

Your cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, where the Coral Princess is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Las Olas Boulevard is the heart of the city for shopping, dining, and people watching.