Trip Reports
Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
7 Ports
15 March
Setting sail from San Juan
Founded by the Spanish in 1521, Puerto Rico's capital is the second oldest European settlement in the Americas. Modern San Juan is a bustling city, home to over a third of the island's population, but the cobbled streets of the Old Town remain the biggest tourist draw. The colonial-era fortifications have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, crowned by the imposing waterfront El Morro fortress, and the Old Town is full of attractive, brightly coloured houses. Outside of the Old Town you can find designer shopping on Avenida Ashford, and the north of the city is fringed by beautiful beaches, including fashionable Condado with its hip hotels and bars.
Our tip
Hunt out the very best chuletas Can-Can and pastelillos – local food at its best is great. Don’t settle for sorry imitations.
16 March
At sea
17 March
Barbados: Bridgetown
There’s more to Barbados than just beaches; the delightful architecture of the old garrison in Bridgetown, the capital, is fully deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage status, and the island interior is littered with old sugar plantations and natural wonders such as Harrison’s Cave.
18 March
St. Vincent & Grenadines: Canouan
The tiny island of Canouan is fringed by gorgeous white sand beaches and crystalline turquoise lagoons, with superb diving and snorkelling amongst the coral reefs just offshore. Just 1,200 people live on the island, and the east coast is home to the exclusive Mandarin Oriental resort.
19 March
Martinique: Saint Pierre (Martinique)
20 March
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Basseterre (Saint Kitts)
Laid back and low key, Saint Kitts is an island typified by rolling green hills, characterful beach bars and the lingering remnants of the sugar cane trade that once dominated here. Attractions include the UNESCO-listed Brimstone Hill fortress, the 18-mile Scenic Railway and the faded Georgian elegance of the capital, Basseterre.
21 March
British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda
Languid, laid-back Virgin Gorda is blessed with beautiful beaches and wonderfully friendly people. Life proceeds at a slower pace here, and highlights include The Baths, an unusual collection of granite boulders, grottoes and pools on the island’s southwest shore.
22 March
Arriving in San Juan
Don't miss
Here in Puerto Rico it’s all about the history and the sea – you can’t miss the fabulous beaches, and you will enjoy the historic military buildings.
Your home from home
The first of The Ritz-Carlton's hotly anticipated yachts, Evrima, makes her debut in 2022.
What we love
The Ritz-Carlton brand takes to the water for the first time, and this stylish resort-style yacht is set to shake up the luxury cruise market. Evrima will have 149 suites, all with a private terrace, plus five dining venues, an outdoor marina and inclusive pricing.
| Capacity | 298 Guests |
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| Crew | 246 Staff |
| Style | An extension of the Ritz-Carlton brand, with a resort style on board and stylish, Scandi-influenced decor. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Where to stay in Puerto Rico
If you want to stay in San Juan itself, El Convento is definitely the nicest choice. For resort hotels, we love the Ritz Carlton Reserve at Dorado Beach.
Explore Puerto Rico
In the El Yunque rainforest you will find the habitat of Puerto Rico's endangered wildlife - not to mention beautiful views.
