Silver Nova: 12-Night from Miami - January 6, 2027

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 9:00 am to 7:00 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. Stop for a coffee, sample local pastries, or enjoy a relaxed lunch while watching daily life unfold around you.

As a smaller vessel, the Silver Nova means a quicker disembarkation in Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands - 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. Trunk Bay is one of the most famous beaches in the Caribbean and sits a short drive from Cruz Bay.

Your ship arrives in Gustavia, St. Barts 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 around Gustavia reveals its charm quickly.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Port of Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, 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 through downtown Basseterre reveals colorful colonial buildings, the central Circus Square, and a variety of local shops and cafés.

As a smaller vessel, the Silver Nova means a quicker disembarkation in Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean - 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. Walking through downtown Oranjestad provides a mix of colonial Dutch architecture, colorful shops, and waterfront views.

Your ship arrives in Willemstad, Curacao 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 Floating Market where colorful boats from Venezuela sell fresh produce and fish directly from the harbor.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Antilles, from 8:00 am to 5:00 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. Wear light clothing, sun protection, and water shoes for rocky entries into the sea.

As a smaller vessel, the Silver Nova means a quicker disembarkation in Bridgetown, Barbados - 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. Start near the Careenage and wander through the old town, where government buildings, churches, and waterfront paths tell the story of Barbados through centuries.