Silver Shadow: 10-Night from Miami - December 10, 2026

Arriving in Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands at 1:00 pm with only 6 hours hours before your 7:00 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. Trunk Bay is one of the most famous beaches in the Caribbean and sits a short drive from Cruz Bay.

As a smaller vessel, the Silver Shadow means a quicker disembarkation in Philipsburg, St. Maarten - 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. Great Bay Beach stretches directly in front of Philipsburg and offers calm water, soft sand, and easy access to food and drinks.

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 Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, 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. This small crescent shaped beach is famous for clear water and easy snorkeling.

As a smaller vessel, the Silver Shadow means a quicker disembarkation in Fort-de-France, Martinique - 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. The central market is full of color, local produce, spices, and handmade goods.

Your ship arrives in Little Bay, Montserrat, Leeward Islands 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 harbor area is compact and perfect for a leisurely stroll.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands, 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. White Bay is the island's most famous beach, known for soft sand and shallow, crystal clear water.

As a smaller vessel, the Silver Shadow means a quicker disembarkation in San Juan, Puerto Rico - 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. One of the top experiences is visiting Castillo San Felipe del Morro.