Barbados and Southern Caribbean from La Romana

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Your itinerary

La Romana
Catalina Island
Oranjestad
Willemstad
Kralendijk
St Georges, Grenada
La Romana

Day 1

3rd Jan '28

La Romana

La Romana is a city on the Dominican Republic’s Caribbean coast and a gateway to nearby resort areas. Overlooking the Chavón River, Altos de Chavón is a re-created 16th-century Mediterranean village with artists’ workshops. An obelisk painted with colorful images of local life stands in the city center. South of the city is Catalina Island, with beaches, coral reefs and the wrecked ship of pirate William Kidd. More

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23:30

Day 2

4th Jan '28

Catalina Island

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Arrive

8:00

Depart

17:00

Day 3

5th Jan '28

Oranjestad

Located in the southern Caribbean, Aruba stands out with its desert-like vistas, wind-shaped trees, natural rock formations and breath-taking beaches. Its terrain offers plenty of opportunity for exploration and off-road trekking. As you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise in Oranjestad, the tax-free capital named after William I (the Prince of Orange and the first King of the Netherlands), admire the city’s charming Dutch Colonial architecture with its antique buildings and houses that blend in with today’s modern architecture. Not much grows on Aruba. However, its hot dry climate is ideal for aloe farming. Book an MSC excursion to the Aruba Aloe Museum & Factory, and learn about the 160-year history of aloe farming on the island. If adventure is on your agenda, get on a UTV on an MSC excursion that will take you through Aruba’s outback, skirting along the coastline with visits to the Alto Vista Chapel, the Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins that remind us of Aruba’s 19th-century gold rush, and to the early 20th-century California Lighthouse, which bears the name of an unfortunate ship that sank nearby in 1891. An on-road driving MSC excursion will visit those sites as well, along with the amazing Casibari Rock Formation, or huge diorite boulders found in the centre of the island. Take a “Natural Aruba” MSC excursion to tour the Butterfly Farm, then pass countless divi divi trees and cacti before arriving at Aruba’s Natural Bridge, a wonder carved out of solid coral by the relentlessly pounding surf. Or relax in the calm waters lapping Arashi Beach and Palm Beach, while snorkelers will enjoy our catamaran sailing excursion that explores Boca Cathalina and the “Antilla” World War II shipwreck, considered to be one of the top dive and snorkel sites of the Caribbean. More

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14:00

Depart

21:00

Day 4

6th Jan '28

Willemstad

A beauty to behold, Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island just off the coast of Venezuela, offers dramatic coastlines, hidden beaches tucked into coves, expansive coral reefs, wondrous caves and two different climates: one wet and tropical, the other dry. Abuzz with European flair, Willemstad, the capital, boasts a thriving art and culinary scene, pretty pastel-coloured colonial architecture, museums and a go-go attitude, thanks in part to its booming economy. As you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise in Willemstad, you’ll have options for MSC excursions at your fingertips as diverse as its climate: Cultural tours or nature tours? Beach or hiking? A blend of both? The choice is yours. Start by exploring the narrow alleys and gaze at the curious houses in bright colours in the picturesque old town of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dutch colonial-style houses with sloping roofs, and alternating pink, light green, blue and yellow colours contrast with the monochrome blue of the sky and sea, a panorama worthy of Instagram. MSC excursions let you hop on a trolley tour or join a guided walking tour to marvel at the city’s best known sites. At the mouth of the bay of Sint Annabaai, between the two districts of Willemstad, lies Fort Amsterdam, one of the most important forts on the island. Built in 1635, the fort is now the seat of the governor, and houses a Protestant church and a museum. The church, built in 1769, was fired upon by a British warship in 1804, and you can still find a cannonball embedded in the southwestern wall of the church. Another fort worth seeing is Fort Beekenburg, overlooking Caracas Bay. Constructed in 1703, it was actively used in the 19th century to defend against the French, British and pirates, and is one of the best-preserved fortifications in the Caribbean. A Curaçao cruise lets you tour the factory where the world-famous Curaçao liqueur is made. At the sunshine yellow Chobolo Mansion, visit the old distillery to learn how the distillation process works and, of course, you get to sample the Blue Curaçao liqueur. For an otherworldly experience, opt for a short drive to the north of Willemstad, passing salt flats and flamingos, to explore the Hato Caves on a guided tour. At this natural wonder, you’ll learn about stalagmites, stalactites, limestone formations and, if you’re lucky, you’ll spot long-nosed fruit bats. Or to observe the stunning coastline, another MSC excursion takes you on a country drive, past old plantation homes, to Boka Tabla, part of Shete Boka National Park, on the north coast. Admire the phenomenon of how the pounding surf has over time formed beautiful coves and interesting rock shapes stretching over seven miles of unspoiled shoreline. More

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Arrive

8:00

Depart

20:00

Day 5

7th Jan '28

Kralendijk

Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for sea turtles. More

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7:00

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15:00

Day 6

8th Jan '28

St Georges, Grenada

Scents of spices such as cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg waft through the air as you arrive on MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise to St. George’s, the capital of the island of Grenada. Nicknamed the “Spice Island” for its agriculture, Grenada’s symbol is the nutmeg, the island’s most famous product, which also appears on the nation’s flag. Originally colonized by the French in the 1600s, who wiped out the native Carib peoples during conflicts, Grenada was captured by the British in 1762 and remained under British rule until its independence in 1974. St. George’s offers many attractions starting with its beautiful views, botanical gardens, parks and heavenly beaches, most notably the Grand Anse Beach nearby. Start your journey with a guided walk on an MSC excursion through the capital’s winding maze of streets from the Carenage, the horseshoe-shaped harbour, with its lively waterfront promenade. Gaze at picturesque 19th-century pastel-coloured Creole houses made of brick and stone with red-tile roofs made from ship ballasts. Get a first-hand look at the wonderful palette of spices and scents of the island on an MSC excursion that stops at Dougaldston Estate. At this rustic, 300-year-old cocoa plantation in Gouyave, discover what drying trays for spices and cacao look like and learn how these spices are processed from seed pods, or how cinnamon is harvested from the bark of a tree. From there, proceed to an old-fashioned nutmeg cooperative plant where the work is done by hand. Grenada features a host of beautiful waterfalls, the most spectacular of which are Annandale Falls, about 7 miles from St. George’s. Hidden by a grotto of dense vegetation in the mountains, the waterfall cascades 30 feet down into the midst of leaves and branches, creating a natural pool where you can swim. For a throw-back to Grenada’s past, hop on a Creole bus on a guided MSC excursion along a labyrinth of steep roads to higher elevations. Enjoy sumptuous panoramas from the 18th-century forts of Fort George and Fort Frederick, nicknamed “The Backward Facing Fort,” for the cannons facing the land and not the sea. More

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14:00

Depart

21:00

Day 7

9th Jan '28

At Sea

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0:00

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0:00

Day 8

10th Jan '28

La Romana

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8:00

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0:00

Your ship - The MSC Opera

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With its impressive array of new features and facilities, MSC Opera is now even better equipped to satisfy the needs of our guests. We’ve added spacious new cabins with balconies offering supe...panoramic views and we have enlarged the restaurant and buffet areas to serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats. There is even a new 330 m² music and dance area for guests to show off their moves. More Less

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Staterooms

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Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, ... telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

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Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, sa ... fe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

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Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdr ... yer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

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Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Int ... eractive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Date

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Cruise Ship

Nights

Price
22 Mar 2027

Barbados and Southern Caribbean from La Romana

MSC Opera- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,909* /per person
05 Apr 2027

Barbados and Southern Caribbean from La Romana

MSC Opera- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,499* /per person
22 Nov 2027

Barbados and Southern Caribbean from La Romana

MSC Opera- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,129* /per person
06 Dec 2027

Barbados and Southern Caribbean from La Romana

MSC Opera- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$1,259* /per person
20 Dec 2027

Barbados and Southern Caribbean from La Romana

MSC Opera- 7Nights

7

Inside price from

$2,089* /per person

*Based on Twinshare cabin

Your itinerary

Day 1

La Romana

Arrive

Depart

Day 2

Catalina Island

Arrive

Depart

Day 3

Oranjestad

Arrive

Depart

Day 4

Willemstad

Arrive

Depart

Day 5

Kralendijk

Arrive

Depart

Day 6

St Georges, Grenada

Arrive

Depart

Day 7

At Sea

Arrive

Depart

Day 8

La Romana

Arrive

Depart

Your ship - The MSC Opera

daily special corner

dessert corner

ethnic corner

fun time dinners

happy dinners

international dining

kids area

kids area and menu

lounges

meat carvery

mediterranean dining

night bars

one dining experience

outdoor bars

pasta station

special diets

special diets and menus

speciality restaurants

take away station

three dining experiences

two dining experiences

wellness corner

arcade

beer festival

bowling & mini bowling

broadway theatre

casino

lego® experience

masterchef

msc factor

sailaway party

swimming pools

theme parties

web series

barber shop

beauty salon

hair salon

msc aurea spa

thermal area

basketball

five-a-side football

gym by technogym

minigolf

power walking track

tennis court