US Citizens: Where Can You Cruise This Summer?

While we anxiously await news about the return of sailing from the United States, many cruise lines have announced their official plans for cruising from Caribbean ports this Summer. These itineraries feature a mix of private islands, highly rated destinations, as well as fun at sea days to explore the ship. The following is a guide on which lines and ships will be sailing, and where in the Caribbean you can cruise from and to this Summer.  

Antigua

Crystal Cruises: The Crystal Symphony will sail out of St. John’s, Antigua starting on August 5. The ship will sail a series of 15 10-night Luxury Caribbean Escapes around the Caribbean. This marks the first time that Crystal will call Antigua a homeport. 

Norwegian Cruise Line: Summer 2021 sailings on the Norwegian Gem from Punta Cana will include a one-day port stop in St. John’s, Antigua. 

Aruba

Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Millennium’s Summer 2021 cruises from St. Maarten will make a one-day port stop in gorgeous Oranjestad, Aruba. 

Bahamas

Royal Caribbean: This June Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas will sail roundtrip from Nassau, Bahamas. These cruises will make stops at Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, as well as Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. 

Explore All Adventure of the Seas Summer 2021 Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas cruises from Bermuda will make a one-day stop at the line’s spectacular private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. While in port, guests can enjoy the Thrill Waterpark, Splashaway Bay Aqua Park, and the exciting Up, Up and Away Baloon ride. 

Crystal Cruises: Crystal will resume operations in North America this July sailing the Crystal Serenity out of Nassau. These all-Bahamas sailings will make stops in Bimini, Harbor Island, Great Exuma, and San Salvador. 

Explore All Crystal Serenity Summer 2021 Cruises

Barbados

Norwegian Cruise Line: Summer 2021 sailings on the Norwegian Gem will include a one-day port stop in Bridgetown, Barbados. 

Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Millennium’s Summer 2021 cruises from St. Maarten will make a one-day port stop in Bridgetown, Barbados. 

Seabourn: Seabourn Odyssey will operate 7-day Southern Caribbean cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting this July. 

Bermuda 

Viking Ocean Cruises: Viking will resume operations in North American beginning in June 2021 offering 8-day ‘Bermuda Escape’ voyages on the Viking Orion. These sailings will sail roundtrip from Hamilton, Bermuda, and will sail around the island making stops in St. George’s and King’s Wharf. 

Explore All Viking Orion Summer 2021 Cruises

British Virgin Islands

Celebrity Cruises: Select Celebrity Millennium’s Summer 2021 cruises from St. Maarten will make a one-day port stop in Tortola, BVI. 

Curacao 

Celebrity Cruises: Select Celebrity Millennium’s Summer 2021 cruises from St. Maarten will make a one-day port stop in Willemstad, Curacao. 

Dominican Republic 

Norwegian Cruise Line: Starting in August, the Norwegian Gem will sail 7-night roundtrip voyages out of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. 

Explore All Norwegian Gem Summer 2021 Cruises 

Honduras

Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Joy’s Summer 2021 cruises from Montego Bay will include a one-day port stop in Coxen Hole, Rotan, Honduras.

Jamaica 

This Summer, Norwegian will homeport in the crystal clear waters of Montego Bay, Jamaica. - Canva

Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line will offer seven-day Caribbean itineraries on the Norwegian Joy originating in Montego Bay, Jamaica beginning on August 7, 2021. These cruises will also include a port stop in exciting Ocho Rios. 

Explore All Norwegian Joy Summer 2021 Cruises

Mexico

Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Joy’s Summer 2021 cruises will include a one-day port stop in Cozumel, Mexico. 

Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean’s Summer 2021 sailings out of Nassau on Adventure of the Seas will make a one-day port stop in Cozumel, Mexico. 

St. Lucia

Norwegian Cruise Line: Summer 2021 sailings on the Norwegian Gem will include a one-day port stop in Castries, St. Lucia.

Celebrity Cruises: Select Celebrity Millennium’s Summer 2021 cruises from St. Maarten will make a one-day port stop in Castries, St. Lucia. 

St. Maarten

Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity will resume operations in the Caribbean starting June 5, 2021, homeporting the Celebrity Millennium in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. The line will offer two separate Southern Caribbean itineraries through August 2021. 

Explore All Celebrity Millennium Cruises for Summer 2021

Norwegian Cruise Line: Summer 2021 sailings on the Norwegian Gem will include a one-day port stop in Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

Windstar Cruises: Windstar’s Star Breeze will operate seven-day “Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean Getaway” voyages cruising roundtrip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

See All Summer 2021 Star Breeze Sailings

On May 26, the CDC granted Celebrity Cruises the green light to begin sailing this summer from Port Everglades. The line will sail the Celebrity Edge starting June 26 on a variety of week-long Caribbean itineraries that include port stops in Nassau, Cozumel, and Costa Maya. 

Several cruise lines have also announced their plans to return to Alaska beginning as early as this July. You can read about those voyages here.

Read More:

Royal Caribbean Announces Bermuda Comeback for Summer 2021

Celebrity Announces June Caribbean Comeback with Cruises Out of St. Maarten

Royal Caribbean Announces Return to Cruising in the Caribbean with Sailings Out of Nassau

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Latest Update: May 27, 2021