9 -Day Caribbean Round-Trip Jacksonville: San Juan & Dominican Republic

The 9 -Day Caribbean Round-Trip Jacksonville: San Juan & Dominican Republic is a 9-night US East Coast cruise aboard Norwegian Dawn, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. Departing Jacksonville on December 9, 2027, the voyage visits 6 ports. Fares start from $999 per person.

Length: 9 nights
Departs: Dec 9, 2027
Returns: Dec 18, 2027
Ports of call: 6
Days at sea: 3

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 9, 2027 Jacksonville Departs 15:00 Cruises from Jacksonville offer the perfect blend of beachfront and urban exploration. Get the best of a laid-back beach town and a buzzing city when you book a Carnival cruise from the beautiful port of Jacksonville, Florida. The Sunshine State’s largest city has a redeveloped and revitalized downtown, full of upbeat shopping and lively restaurants, bisected by the scenic St. Johns River and its Southbank Riverwalk. Jacksonville is a gateway to the islands of the Bahamas but you’ll also have 20 miles of sandy beach life and endless acres of wildlife parks to enjoy before you board your Carnival cruise from Jacksonville. Jacksonville port guide Search cruises visiting Jacksonville

Jacksonville photo — Day 1 Dec 9, 2027 Jacksonville Departs 15:00 Cruises from Jacksonville offer the perfect blend of beachfront and urban exploration. Get the best of a laid-back beach town and a buzzing city when you book a Carnival cruise from the beautiful port of Jacksonville, Florida. The Sunshine State’s largest city has a redeveloped and revitalized downtown, full of upbeat shopping and lively restaurants, bisected by the scenic St. Johns River and its Southbank Riverwalk. Jacksonville is a gateway to the islands of the Bahamas but you’ll also have 20 miles of sandy beach life and endless acres of wildlife parks to enjoy before you board your Carnival cruise from Jacksonville. Jacksonville port guide Search cruises visiting Jacksonville

Day 2 Dec 10, 2027 Bahama Islands 11:00 – 17:30 6.5 hrs ashore Water lover? We got you. Sun worshipper? There’s plenty of it. Whether you’re looking to kick up some sand or kick back and relax, Grand Bahama Island has it all. Make new friends while you swim with pigs. Paddle your way in a kayak through a protected mangrove forest. Or go for a snorkel beneath the sea and discover tropical fish of every colours. When you're ready to come up for air, soak up the local flavour at one of the many cafés or shops. Get your (Grand Bahama) Island on and check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and Bahamas cruises that visit little piece of paradise. Bahama Islands port guide Search cruises visiting Bahama Islands

Bahama Islands photo — Day 2 Dec 10, 2027 Bahama Islands 11:00 – 17:30 6.5 hrs ashore Water lover? We got you. Sun worshipper? There’s plenty of it. Whether you’re looking to kick up some sand or kick back and relax, Grand Bahama Island has it all. Make new friends while you swim with pigs. Paddle your way in a kayak through a protected mangrove forest. Or go for a snorkel beneath the sea and discover tropical fish of every colours. When you're ready to come up for air, soak up the local flavour at one of the many cafés or shops. Get your (Grand Bahama) Island on and check out our selection of Caribbean cruises and Bahamas cruises that visit little piece of paradise. Bahama Islands port guide Search cruises visiting Bahama Islands

Day 3 Dec 11, 2027 Great Stirrup Cay 07:00 – 15:00 8.0 hrs ashore Nestled in the Bahama’s Berry Island chain is a 250-acre uninhabited paradise waiting for you. Great Stirrup Cay is a private retreat designed specifically for your enjoyment. Walk along the powdery, white sand beaches and feel the warm Bahamian sun on your skin. Get comfortable in a hammock and lose yourself in the sound of swaying palm trees and gentle waves lapping at the shore. Snorkel in crystal-clear water teaming with tropical fish. Explore the Straw Market offering a variety of Bahamian crafts and souvenirs. If you are wanting a little adventure, traverse the island's coast in a kayak or take a paddle boat for a spin. Take a break from your action-packed day and enjoy your favorite cocktail or a complimentary midday beachside BBQ as the ocean breeze blows through your hair. Great Stirrup Cay port guide Search cruises visiting Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay photo — Day 3 Dec 11, 2027 Great Stirrup Cay 07:00 – 15:00 8.0 hrs ashore Nestled in the Bahama’s Berry Island chain is a 250-acre uninhabited paradise waiting for you. Great Stirrup Cay is a private retreat designed specifically for your enjoyment. Walk along the powdery, white sand beaches and feel the warm Bahamian sun on your skin. Get comfortable in a hammock and lose yourself in the sound of swaying palm trees and gentle waves lapping at the shore. Snorkel in crystal-clear water teaming with tropical fish. Explore the Straw Market offering a variety of Bahamian crafts and souvenirs. If you are wanting a little adventure, traverse the island's coast in a kayak or take a paddle boat for a spin. Take a break from your action-packed day and enjoy your favorite cocktail or a complimentary midday beachside BBQ as the ocean breeze blows through your hair. Great Stirrup Cay port guide Search cruises visiting Great Stirrup Cay

Day 5 Dec 13, 2027 San Juan, Puerto Rico 11:00 – 20:00 9.0 hrs ashore Blessed with some of the oldest buildings in the Western Hemisphere, San Juan, Puerto Rico’s cap-ital, is romantically charming with its bright pastel Spanish colonial facades, wrought-iron balconies abloom with flowers, narrow cobblestone streets and beloved park squares. Once you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise at the port, explore Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan), a UNESCO World Heritage district, widely renowned for the fortresses of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the Castillo San Cristóbal. The old town occupies the headland of a 2.5-mile-long island (connected by bridge to the mainland) that shelters San Juan Bay, for centuries a key port in the New World. It was originally known as Puerto Rico, or “rich port,” because its location made it the perfect stop for shipping. Several MSC excursions offer walking tours that let you soak up amazing views of San Juan, while making cultural discoveries of a lifetime. Wander through the old town along the Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan’s oldest tree-lined avenue; head up its southern city wall, La Muralla, which until the late 19th century encircled all of Old San Juan with sandstone; and tour the 16th-century fortress of El Morro, with its six different lines of defence. Take a coffee-tasting walking tour to explore Puerto Rico’s rich coffee culture, and learn how the island’s rich volcanic soil and climate have contributed to the rise of coffee as one of its main crops. Taste a delicious cup of freshly brewed Puerto Rican café con leche, learn about the island's historical ties with the caffeine-rich beverage, and explore how coffee and the church are connected on this MSC excursion through the streets of Old San Juan. Or savour San Juan’s culinary delights, in a Martha Stewart excursion curated exclusively for MSC that will have you tasting local cuisine and drinks at five destinations along the route through the fortified colonial city. From Puerto Rican fritters at historic El Convento Hotel, to chocolate tasting at a fourth-generation chocolatier, you won’t want to miss this tour, which ends at La Casita de Rones for a rum lesson and a piña colada, the national drink of Puerto Rico. With more than 80% of the world's rum coming from Puerto Rico, delve deeper into the spirit on an MSC excursion to Casa Bacardí in the town of Cataño. Discover the story behind Bacardí’s legendary cocktails, sniff the products on display and learn about the rum-making process including wood barrelling, ageing and finishing. For the grand finale, enjoy a fascinating mixology show. Nature lovers will not want to miss a visit to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. territory and one of Puerto Rico's finest spots of natural beauty. Marvel at its small horsetail waterfalls, giant ferns and tropical hardwoods. For an enchanting experience, kayak into the enchanting bioluminescent bay at Laguna Grande of Fajardo on another MSC excursion. Under the blanket of the night sky and the lighthouse of Fajardo, paddle through the water and watch it glow with the bioluminescence of millions and millions of tiny organisms. San Juan, Puerto Rico port guide Search cruises visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico photo — Day 5 Dec 13, 2027 San Juan, Puerto Rico 11:00 – 20:00 9.0 hrs ashore Blessed with some of the oldest buildings in the Western Hemisphere, San Juan, Puerto Rico’s cap-ital, is romantically charming with its bright pastel Spanish colonial facades, wrought-iron balconies abloom with flowers, narrow cobblestone streets and beloved park squares. Once you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise at the port, explore Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan), a UNESCO World Heritage district, widely renowned for the fortresses of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the Castillo San Cristóbal. The old town occupies the headland of a 2.5-mile-long island (connected by bridge to the mainland) that shelters San Juan Bay, for centuries a key port in the New World. It was originally known as Puerto Rico, or “rich port,” because its location made it the perfect stop for shipping. Several MSC excursions offer walking tours that let you soak up amazing views of San Juan, while making cultural discoveries of a lifetime. Wander through the old town along the Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan’s oldest tree-lined avenue; head up its southern city wall, La Muralla, which until the late 19th century encircled all of Old San Juan with sandstone; and tour the 16th-century fortress of El Morro, with its six different lines of defence. Take a coffee-tasting walking tour to explore Puerto Rico’s rich coffee culture, and learn how the island’s rich volcanic soil and climate have contributed to the rise of coffee as one of its main crops. Taste a delicious cup of freshly brewed Puerto Rican café con leche, learn about the island's historical ties with the caffeine-rich beverage, and explore how coffee and the church are connected on this MSC excursion through the streets of Old San Juan. Or savour San Juan’s culinary delights, in a Martha Stewart excursion curated exclusively for MSC that will have you tasting local cuisine and drinks at five destinations along the route through the fortified colonial city. From Puerto Rican fritters at historic El Convento Hotel, to chocolate tasting at a fourth-generation chocolatier, you won’t want to miss this tour, which ends at La Casita de Rones for a rum lesson and a piña colada, the national drink of Puerto Rico. With more than 80% of the world's rum coming from Puerto Rico, delve deeper into the spirit on an MSC excursion to Casa Bacardí in the town of Cataño. Discover the story behind Bacardí’s legendary cocktails, sniff the products on display and learn about the rum-making process including wood barrelling, ageing and finishing. For the grand finale, enjoy a fascinating mixology show. Nature lovers will not want to miss a visit to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. territory and one of Puerto Rico's finest spots of natural beauty. Marvel at its small horsetail waterfalls, giant ferns and tropical hardwoods. For an enchanting experience, kayak into the enchanting bioluminescent bay at Laguna Grande of Fajardo on another MSC excursion. Under the blanket of the night sky and the lighthouse of Fajardo, paddle through the water and watch it glow with the bioluminescence of millions and millions of tiny organisms. San Juan, Puerto Rico port guide Search cruises visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico

Day 6 Dec 14, 2027 Tortola 07:00 – 13:00 6.0 hrs ashore As you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise in Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, it’s easy to see why pirates took refuge here among the hidden coves and sheltered bays, lush green mountains and powder-white sandy beaches. Today, its beauty continues to draw attention; Road Town, BVI’s capital, is a haven for yacht chartering, upscale tourism and offshore finance. You recognize Dutch and English colonial influences from a bygone era dominated by large sugarcane plantations built on the backs of enslaved African labour. Main Street, Road Town's main shopping district, features several historical landmarks including the Post Office, built in the mid-1800s, St. George's Anglican Church, Britannic Hall and the Virgin Islands' Folk Museum. Despite being a British protectorate, the U.S. dollar is used as Tortola’s main currency. The best way to discover Tortola is on an MSC excursion. Take a panoramic island bus tour through Road Town and the charming districts of Long Trench and Fahie Hill. Then drive along the dramatic north shoreline to beautiful Cane Garden Bay, where you can take a dip in the inviting, clear water and gaze at the anchored boats that prize this placid bay. Along the way, get your fill of Instagram-worthy vistas of the surrounding islands. Feeling more adventurous? Book a 4x4 island tour on a safari-style Land Rover to experience the island's verdant terrain and magnificent views that are well off the beaten track. Enjoy a snorkelling trip on the southern tip of the BVI archipelago at nearby Norman Island, said to have been the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island” novel. Or let an MSC excursion take you on a pleasant boat ride to the nearby island of Virgin Gorda to visit the stunning beach area known as The Baths, one of the BVI’s most popular sights. Amid the natural beauty, swim, snorkel and see colourful fish, or simply explore the unusual geological formations comprising huge, sea-sculpted granite boulders that line the beach and form tidal pools, tunnels, caves, arches and scenic grottoes. Tortola port guide Search cruises visiting Tortola

Day 7 Dec 15, 2027 Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic 11:00 – 19:00 8.0 hrs ashore Christopher Columbus dubbed the peak overlooking the town Monte de Plata due to the silvery hue of its cloud cover, but the region is actually best known for its abundant amber deposits. View ancient fossils and insects encased for millions of years in this translucent, hardened sap at the Amber Museum, stroll among vividly painted Victorian mansions and then take a cable car to the 2,600-foot summit of Pico Isabel de Torres for glorious views of the entire Amber Coast. At the superbly preserved 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, look out to sea and imagine an onslaught of pirates eager to plunder the town’s treasures. Fortunately, today you need not cannonade Puerto Plata from a frigate to access its myriad attractions. Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic port guide Search cruises visiting Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic photo — Day 7 Dec 15, 2027 Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic 11:00 – 19:00 8.0 hrs ashore Christopher Columbus dubbed the peak overlooking the town Monte de Plata due to the silvery hue of its cloud cover, but the region is actually best known for its abundant amber deposits. View ancient fossils and insects encased for millions of years in this translucent, hardened sap at the Amber Museum, stroll among vividly painted Victorian mansions and then take a cable car to the 2,600-foot summit of Pico Isabel de Torres for glorious views of the entire Amber Coast. At the superbly preserved 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, look out to sea and imagine an onslaught of pirates eager to plunder the town’s treasures. Fortunately, today you need not cannonade Puerto Plata from a frigate to access its myriad attractions. Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic port guide Search cruises visiting Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 94-day span: $999 · range $999–$1,069

Lower than 100% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 100% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jun 28, 2026

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$118 / night

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Solo Inside

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Oceanview

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Oceanview

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Oceanview Picture Window

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Family Oceanview

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Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Aft-Facing Balcony	B1	Balcony
Balcony	BA	Balcony
Balcony	BF	Balcony
Solo Balcony	BT	Balcony
Sail Away Balcony	BX	Balcony
Family Inside	I4	Inside
Inside Stateroom	IA	Inside
Inside Stateroom	IB	Inside
Inside	IF	Inside
Solo Inside	IT	Inside
Sail Away Inside	IX	Inside
Family Oceanview	O4	Oceanview
Oceanview Picture Window	OA	Oceanview
Oceanview	OF	Oceanview
Sail Away Oceanview	OK	Oceanview
Solo Oceanview	OT	Oceanview
Guarantee Oceanview	OX	Oceanview
Club Balcony Suite	MA	Suite
Club Balcony Suite	MB	Suite
Sail Away Club Balcony Suite	MX	Suite
3-Bedroom Garden Villa	S1	Suite
Deluxe Owner's Suite with Two Balconies	S2	Suite
Owner's Suite with Two Balconies	S3	Suite
2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony	S4	Suite
Deluxe Owner's Suite	S6	Suite
Family Suite with Balcony	SB	Suite
Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse with Large Balcony	SD	Suite
Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony	SF	Suite
Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony	SM	Suite
Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony	SN	Suite
Family Suite	SP	Suite