This 9-night Royal Caribbean itinerary loops out and back from Miami, threading 5 ports of call through 5 countries with 4 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: 5 countries over 9 nights, beginning and ending in Miami, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 4 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- Miami — round-trip
- Pace
- 5 port days · 4 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise is a 9-night round-trip itinerary aboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas. You board and return in Miami, calling at 5 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Miami), Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata/Amber Cove), Puerto Rico (San Juan), Aruba (Oranjestad), Curacao (Willemstad) 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 4 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.