This 5-night Royal Caribbean itinerary loops out and back from Miami, threading 3 ports of call through 3 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 5 nights, beginning and ending in Miami, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 3 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- First-time & short-break cruisers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Fly into
- Miami — round-trip
- Pace
- 3 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 5 nights aboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 5 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise is a 5-night round-trip itinerary aboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas. You board and return in Miami, calling at 3 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Miami), Bahamas (Nassau), Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata/Amber Cove) and Florida (Miami).
Because it's round-trip from Miami, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.