9 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

The 9 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise is a 9-night Caribbean cruise aboard Serenade of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean. Departing Tampa on October 22, 2027, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $1,092 per person.

Length: 9 nights
Departs: Oct 22, 2027
Returns: Oct 31, 2027
Ports of call: 5
Days at sea: 4

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Itinerary

Day 1 Oct 22, 2027 Tampa Departs 16:00 Set sail from Florida’s Gulf Coast and you’ll discover just how convenient — and action-packed — cruises out of Tampa can be. Welcome to one of Florida’s busiest ports — where the historically Cuban district of Ybor City, the aquarium, city shopping and local art museums are all in easy reach. Wide beaches and urban adventures are also at your fingertips when you book a Carnival cruise from Tampa. And come nightfall, 7th Avenue in Ybor City heats up, Latin-style. Tampa port guide Search cruises visiting Tampa

Tampa photo — Day 1 Oct 22, 2027 Tampa Departs 16:00 Set sail from Florida’s Gulf Coast and you’ll discover just how convenient — and action-packed — cruises out of Tampa can be. Welcome to one of Florida’s busiest ports — where the historically Cuban district of Ybor City, the aquarium, city shopping and local art museums are all in easy reach. Wide beaches and urban adventures are also at your fingertips when you book a Carnival cruise from Tampa. And come nightfall, 7th Avenue in Ybor City heats up, Latin-style. Tampa port guide Search cruises visiting Tampa

Day 3 Oct 24, 2027 Nassau 07:30 – 17:30 10.0 hrs ashore Proclaimed a pirate republic by the early 1700s, Nassau once sheltered more than 1,000 pirates, outnumbering the hundred inhabitants of the town. While its pirate history runs deep, today Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, is the capital and commercial centre of the Bahamas and the archipelago’s largest city. AS you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, take in Nassau’s charming colonial-style buildings and pastel-coloured wooden shops that alternate with Georgian-style structures. Founded by the British in 1670, Nassau stretches from the harbour to Bay Street, the main drag through town that is replete with shops, souvenirs, restaurants and entertainment. At Straw Market, where typical Bahamian souvenirs are sold, be prepared to bargain – it’s a tradition that is almost a duty. A popular tourist area is Cable Beach, a 4-mile stretch of beach and resorts on the north central coast of New Providence, 3 miles from Nassau. Paradise Beach, on Paradise Island, is one of the best beaches in the area. For a nearly private beach experience, take an MSC excursion to Blue Lagoon Island, a private island with one of the most secluded beaches in the Bahamas, or opt for a VIP beach cabana experience at the offshore picture-perfect oasis of Balmoral Island. Book an MSC excursion to Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, where you can enjoy a diverse choice of attractions. These range from Aquaventure, an exhilarating 141-acre waterpark where you can ride swells of rapids and fly down 7-story slides, to the Dig, a faux archaeological site that recreates the ruins of ancient Atlantis, or Predator Lagoon, home to sharks, rays, barracudas and sawfish. For something special, take a bush medicine gardens and tea tour, an exclusive Martha Stewart & MSC Cruises excursion, to learn about local traditions and botany. Then sip afternoon tea and dine on scones and dainty finger sandwiches at the lavish Graycliff Hotel, a landmark property that since 1740 has housed pirates, privateers and prisoners alike. Don’t miss the magnificent views of Nassau, Paradise Island and a good portion of the Bahamas from the top of Queen’s Staircase at Fort Fincastle. Watch as water cascades alongside the his-torical staircase, comprising 65 steps hand-carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794. Nassau port guide Search cruises visiting Nassau

Nassau photo — Day 3 Oct 24, 2027 Nassau 07:30 – 17:30 10.0 hrs ashore Proclaimed a pirate republic by the early 1700s, Nassau once sheltered more than 1,000 pirates, outnumbering the hundred inhabitants of the town. While its pirate history runs deep, today Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, is the capital and commercial centre of the Bahamas and the archipelago’s largest city. AS you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, take in Nassau’s charming colonial-style buildings and pastel-coloured wooden shops that alternate with Georgian-style structures. Founded by the British in 1670, Nassau stretches from the harbour to Bay Street, the main drag through town that is replete with shops, souvenirs, restaurants and entertainment. At Straw Market, where typical Bahamian souvenirs are sold, be prepared to bargain – it’s a tradition that is almost a duty. A popular tourist area is Cable Beach, a 4-mile stretch of beach and resorts on the north central coast of New Providence, 3 miles from Nassau. Paradise Beach, on Paradise Island, is one of the best beaches in the area. For a nearly private beach experience, take an MSC excursion to Blue Lagoon Island, a private island with one of the most secluded beaches in the Bahamas, or opt for a VIP beach cabana experience at the offshore picture-perfect oasis of Balmoral Island. Book an MSC excursion to Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, where you can enjoy a diverse choice of attractions. These range from Aquaventure, an exhilarating 141-acre waterpark where you can ride swells of rapids and fly down 7-story slides, to the Dig, a faux archaeological site that recreates the ruins of ancient Atlantis, or Predator Lagoon, home to sharks, rays, barracudas and sawfish. For something special, take a bush medicine gardens and tea tour, an exclusive Martha Stewart & MSC Cruises excursion, to learn about local traditions and botany. Then sip afternoon tea and dine on scones and dainty finger sandwiches at the lavish Graycliff Hotel, a landmark property that since 1740 has housed pirates, privateers and prisoners alike. Don’t miss the magnificent views of Nassau, Paradise Island and a good portion of the Bahamas from the top of Queen’s Staircase at Fort Fincastle. Watch as water cascades alongside the his-torical staircase, comprising 65 steps hand-carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794. Nassau port guide Search cruises visiting Nassau

Day 5 Oct 26, 2027 Samana (Dominican Republic) 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 hrs ashore Tropical forests and aquamarine seas with kaleidoscopic diving opportunities abound at Samana. A place of salsa rhythms picturesque beaches and scenic layers of coconut palm trees the peninsula is a highlights reel of the Dominican Republic's best experiences. Choose to hike the mangrove forests of Los Haitises National Park or enter caves adorned with ancient art from the Taino Indians which plunge into the earth nearby. Pound through jungle trails on horseback seeking out towering waterfalls skim across the waves on powerful jet-skis or nurdle inland at your own pace in a sea kayak. Samana offers all of the snorkelling and diving that you would expect from a stunning Caribbean destination but it’s also renowned for the larger sea creatures that dwell in its waters - with mighty humpbacks visiting the bay during winter’s months. Set away from the lavish all-inclusive resorts Samana has an authentic feel. Stroll streets of shacks stacked with rosy fruits - sampling the freshest juices - and head to renowned beaches like Rincon. Just offshore the beautiful speck of an island Cayo Levantado waits. Here you'll find rich snorkelling with extraordinary visibility below the crisp clear waters. Get a closer view of the teeming reefs where tiny fish dart back and forth. Or simply lie back and let the sun gently bronze your skin in the embrace of the brilliant bright white sand. Samana (Dominican Republic) port guide Search cruises visiting Samana (Dominican Republic)

Samana (Dominican Republic) photo — Day 5 Oct 26, 2027 Samana (Dominican Republic) 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 hrs ashore Tropical forests and aquamarine seas with kaleidoscopic diving opportunities abound at Samana. A place of salsa rhythms picturesque beaches and scenic layers of coconut palm trees the peninsula is a highlights reel of the Dominican Republic's best experiences. Choose to hike the mangrove forests of Los Haitises National Park or enter caves adorned with ancient art from the Taino Indians which plunge into the earth nearby. Pound through jungle trails on horseback seeking out towering waterfalls skim across the waves on powerful jet-skis or nurdle inland at your own pace in a sea kayak. Samana offers all of the snorkelling and diving that you would expect from a stunning Caribbean destination but it’s also renowned for the larger sea creatures that dwell in its waters - with mighty humpbacks visiting the bay during winter’s months. Set away from the lavish all-inclusive resorts Samana has an authentic feel. Stroll streets of shacks stacked with rosy fruits - sampling the freshest juices - and head to renowned beaches like Rincon. Just offshore the beautiful speck of an island Cayo Levantado waits. Here you'll find rich snorkelling with extraordinary visibility below the crisp clear waters. Get a closer view of the teeming reefs where tiny fish dart back and forth. Or simply lie back and let the sun gently bronze your skin in the embrace of the brilliant bright white sand. Samana (Dominican Republic) port guide Search cruises visiting Samana (Dominican Republic)

Day 7 Oct 28, 2027 Grand Turk 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore Beach masterpieces of silky white sand and sparkling water shifting from turquoise to royal blue welcome you to idyllic Grand Turk. Underwater ramparts of coral teem with vibrant marine life, while tranquil beaches reward with a haven of relaxation. Discover relentless Caribbean beauty as you taste the wonders of this tiny, tooth-shaped island paradise. Part of the Turks and Caicos islands group, an enchanting string of islands that share jaw-dropping natural beauty, Grand Turk is a truly divine Caribbean escape. View less Your first port of call is always likely to be the blissful sand beaches that roll down to that trademark intense sea. Governor's Beach is a vision of pink sand, lapped by teal waters and a perfect rendering of your most lavish imagination. Submerge into the warm waters or shelter from the sun below soaring casuarina trees. Pillory Beach is another favoured option, nestled a little further to the north. Wade out along the shelf of sand, and part clear seawater that dances with twinkling sunlit patterns. Take your pick from the islands' blessing of beaches, or strap on a snorkel to float for hours amid the bright tones and curious displays of life below the surface. Graceful stingrays slide through the waters at Gibbs Cay, and you can wander among huge queen conch shells, strewn over its sands. Later, sunset will burn and boom above, as you taste fresh barbecued snapper, mahi-mahi and lobster platters. The stunning coral reefs that attract keen divers from across the globe have been far less welcoming to ships historically, and the wrecks that rest on the seabed attest to their hull-shredding credentials. Flashing out warnings, and standing tall since 1852, Grand Turk Lighthouse is a true icon of this island. Wild donkeys and horses may join you as you roam below the rusting, cast-iron tower, which gazes out protectively over the North Reef. Grand Turk port guide Search cruises visiting Grand Turk

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 87-day span: $1,074 · range $1,074–$1,204

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $1,092

$121 / night

Fare rows

Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed

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Available

from $1,092

$121 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

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from $1,201

$133 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior

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from $1,232

$136 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $1,182

$131 / night

Fare rows

Ocean View - Guaranteed

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Available

from $1,182

$131 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View

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Available

from $1,311

$145 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View

Cabin grade

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from $1,351

$150 / night

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Oceanview

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from $1,411

$156 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spacious Ocean View

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Available

from $1,532

$170 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $1,694

$188 / night

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Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed

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from $1,694

$188 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

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from $1,944

$216 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

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from $1,997

$221 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Connecting Balcony

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from $2,091

$232 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spacious Ocean View Balcony

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from $2,133

$237 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spacious Ocean View Balcony

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from $2,175

$241 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spacious Sunset Balcony

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from $2,301

$255 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $2,199

$244 / night

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Suite - Guaranteed

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from $2,199

$244 / night

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Junior Suite

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from $2,399

$266 / night

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Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom

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from $3,569

$396 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner’s Suite - 1 Bedroom

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from $4,249

$472 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner’s Suite - 2 Bedroom

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from $5,059

$562 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 25, 2026

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Show all 38 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	1B	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	1D	Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	2B	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	2D	Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	3B	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	3D	Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	4B	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	4D	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	5D	Balcony
Connecting Balcony	CB	Balcony
Spacious Sunset Balcony	SG	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed	XB	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony Quad Guaranteed	XQ	Balcony
Interior	1V	Inside
Interior	2V	Inside
Studio Interior	2W	Inside
Interior	3V	Inside
Interior	4V	Inside
Interior	5V	Inside
Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed	ZI	Inside
Interior Quad Guaranteed	ZQ	Inside
Ultra Spacious Ocean View	1K	Oceanview
Ocean View	1N	Oceanview
Ocean View	2N	Oceanview
Ocean View	3N	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	4M	Oceanview
Ocean View	4N	Oceanview
Ocean View	5N	Oceanview
Oceanview	CO	Oceanview
Ocean View - Guaranteed	YO	Oceanview
Ocean View Quad Guaranteed	YQ	Oceanview
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom	GS	Suite
Junior Suite	J3	Suite
Owner’s Suite - 1 Bedroom	OS	Suite
Owner’s Suite - 2 Bedroom	OT	Suite
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom	RS	Suite
Ocean View Suite - 2 Bedroom (No Balcony)	VT	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	WS	Suite