7-Night Caribbean Cruise — MSC Cruises
Ocean Cay, Nassau, Puerto Rico, and St. Maarten
About This Itinerary
MSC's 7-Night Caribbean itinerary showcases the line's unique private island — Ocean Cay Marine Reserve in the Bahamas. Unlike other private islands, Ocean Cay is a genuine marine reserve, with MSC having led a major environmental restoration project to revive the coral reefs. The bioluminescent bay at night is one of the most extraordinary natural experiences in the Caribbean. Combined with the colonial charm of Old San Juan and the dual-nation island of St. Maarten, this is a compelling Caribbean itinerary.
Itinerary Highlights
- ✓Ocean Cay Marine Reserve — MSC's private island with bioluminescent bay
- ✓Old San Juan, Puerto Rico — 500-year-old Spanish colonial city
- ✓St. Maarten — French and Dutch cultures on one island
- ✓Nassau — Atlantis resort and Bahamian culture
- ✓European elegance and Italian cuisine throughout
Route Map
5 ports of call across 7 nights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Board your MSC ship and sail away.
MSC's private island — beaches, snorkelling, and the bioluminescent bay at night.
Colonial Nassau and Atlantis resort.
Full day at sea — European dining and MSC entertainment.
500 years of Spanish colonial history in Old San Juan.
Two countries, one island — French and Dutch Caribbean.
Final sea day before Miami.
Ports of Call
Miami
USA · Day 1
Embarkation port.
Ocean Cay Marine Reserve
Bahamas · Day 2
MSC's private island — a restored marine reserve with pristine beaches, snorkelling, and the famous bioluminescent bay.
Nassau
Bahamas · Day 3
The vibrant capital of the Bahamas.
San Juan
Puerto Rico · Day 5
One of the Caribbean's most historically rich cities — 500-year-old Spanish colonial architecture, El Morro fortress, and vibrant nightlife.
St. Maarten / St. Martin
Netherlands / France · Day 6
Two nations, one island — Dutch shopping and French dining.
Shore Excursion Ideas
Bioluminescent Bay Night Tour
scenicOcean Cay · 2 hours
Kayak through the bioluminescent bay at night — every paddle stroke lights up the water.
Old San Juan Walking Tour & El Morro
culturalSan Juan · 3 hours
Explore the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan and the 16th-century El Morro fortress.
Best Time to Sail
December through April for the best Caribbean weather.
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