Seven Seas Mariner: 14-Night Cruise from Tampa - December 21, 2026

Arriving in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands at 11:00 AM with only 7 hours hours before your 6:00 PM departure is a tight window. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the safest play here - you'll get priority disembarkation, and the ship will wait for its own excursions to return. Focus on one or two experiences close to the port. Seven Mile Beach is famous for its soft white sand and calm turquoise water.

As a smaller vessel, the Seven Seas Mariner means a quicker disembarkation in Ocho Rios, Jamaica - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Dunns River Falls is a must see, with cascading waterfalls that flow directly into the Caribbean Sea.

Your ship arrives in Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius 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. The St Eustatius Historical Museum offers insight into the island's Dutch colonial past and local culture.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Willemstad, Curacao, from 8:00 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. Visit the Floating Market where colorful boats from Venezuela sell fresh produce and fish directly from the harbor.

As a smaller vessel, the Seven Seas Mariner means a quicker disembarkation in Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Antilles - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Bonaire is one of the best places in the Caribbean for easy snorkeling.

Your ship arrives in Port of Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis 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. Walking through downtown Basseterre reveals colorful colonial buildings, the central Circus Square, and a variety of local shops and cafés.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Philipsburg, St. Maarten, from 8:00 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. Walking here reveals colorful shops, cafés, and local restaurants.

As a smaller vessel, the Seven Seas Mariner means a quicker disembarkation in Tortola, B.V.I. - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Relax on the golden sands of Cane Garden Bay, swim in calm turquoise waters, and enjoy beachfront bars and local eateries for a true island vibe.

Your ship arrives in Miami, Florida at 7:00 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. South Beach offers iconic white sand, clear water, and lively beachfront promenades.