# Eastern Caribbean from Florida · City days on both sides of the sailing [Canonical itinerary]() City days on both sides of the sailing - Region: North America - Trip format: Cruise + land - Nights: 11 - Interests: Design, Geography, History, Food & Drink ## Route and nights - Miami · 2 night(s) - On board · 7 night(s) - Miami · 2 night(s) Tradeoff: A route shape for design. Confirm ship, actual ports, order, tendering, land transfers and connection timing with the operator before booking. Compare: Cruise, port transfer and separate land transport ## Day-by-day agenda Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates. Cruise schedules are fixed by the operator. Confirm your sailing’s ports, local times, tender or shuttle arrangements, and all-aboard deadlines. Adjust this sample plan to the itinerary you can actually book, and keep a buffer for getting back to the ship. ### Day 1 · Miami Arrive the day before or earlier. Stay where you can reach the confirmed embarkation point. Overnight: Miami ### Day 2 · Miami South Beach Art Deco and neighborhood design Overnight: Miami ### Day 3 · Miami Board at the port and time confirmed for the chosen sailing. Leave time for port transport and check-in. Overnight: On board ### Day 4 · Sea day Keep the first open ship day low-pressure. Review which port visits need a booking. Overnight: On board ### Day 5 · San Juan Old San Juan fortification district Overnight: On board ### Day 6 · Philipsburg Local lunch and waterfront Overnight: On board ### Day 7 · Charlotte Amalie Harbour streets and trading-era architecture Overnight: On board ### Day 8 · Sea day Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window. Overnight: On board ### Day 9 · Sea day Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window. Overnight: On board ### Day 10 · Miami Leave the ship, transfer from the actual port to your lodging and keep the rest of the day light. Overnight: Miami ### Day 11 · Miami Little Havana coffee and a Cuban meal Overnight: Miami ### Day 12 · Miami Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.