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MSC Meraviglia itinerary map for January 1, 2028 (7 nights)
MSC Meraviglia itinerary map for January 1, 2028 (7 nights)
7 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Fort-De-France, Martinique
MSCMSC Meraviglia

MSC Meraviglia
January 1, 2028

7-Night Southern Caribbean aboard MSC Meraviglia · Departing January 1, 2028 from the Port of Fort-De-France, Martinique.

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// AT A GLANCE

MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the Meraviglia departs from Fort-De-France, Martinique on Saturday, January 1, 2028 and returns on Saturday, Jan 8th. January weather across this route averages 82°/75°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.8OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 68% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Sat → Sat
02
Fort-De-France
departure port
Martinique
03
6
port stops
Caribbean
04
1
sea day
Day 5
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The MSC Meraviglia, operated by MSC Cruise Line, sets sail on Saturday, January 1, 2028 from Fort-De-France, Martinique for a 7-night Southern Caribbean cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 1 day at sea. January weather across the route averages 82°F highs and 75°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.8 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this MSC Meraviglia sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 Price & Tracking

MSC MERAVIGLIA·JANUARY 1, 2028

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship departing January 1, 2028. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,139 ($163 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,046 ($150 per night), this represents a recent increase of 9%.

MSC Meraviglia cruise departing January 1, 2028 — 7-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,139 ($163 per night). Average price: $1,046.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
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Avg $1,045
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MSC Meraviglia · January 1, 2028
$1,139
$163 per night · 7 nights
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9% above average
Avg $1,045

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 1, 2028
The MSC Meraviglia sails on January 1, 2028 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) (Fort-De-France Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort-De-France, Martinique at 10:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort-De-France, Martinique on Jan 8th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Meraviglia will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
MSC Meraviglia
JANUARY 1, 2028
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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · FORT-DE-FRANCE
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Meraviglia·January 1, 2028
Fort-De-France, Martinique — Day 1 of MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·JAN 1

Fort-De-France

Martinique
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
10:00 PM

Fort-de-France, Martinique, offers docking at Fort-de-France Port. Travelers explore Fort St. Louis and Balata Gardens. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Dufour. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Martinican favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Fort-de-France’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Martinican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic gardens, making Fort-de-France an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe — Day 2 of MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SUNDAY·JAN 2

Pointe-A-Pitre

Guadeloupe
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
6:00 PM

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, provides docking at Pointe-à-Pitre Port. Travelers explore La Soufrière volcano and Memorial ACTe museum. Excursions visit Marie-Galante’s beaches. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Guadeloupean curry. Souvenirs, like rum bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Pointe-à-Pitre’s vibrant island allure offers a dynamic Guadeloupean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and scenic beaches, making Pointe-à-Pitre an engaging destination for exploring Guadeloupe’s Caribbean beauty and history.

JANUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Roseau, Dominica — Day 3 of MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
MONDAY·JAN 3

Roseau

Dominica
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 PM

Roseau, Dominica, offers docking at Roseau Port. Travelers explore Trafalgar Falls and Morne Trois Pitons. Excursions include snorkeling at Champagne Reef. Local markets sell callaloo soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes mountain chicken, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like basket crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Roseau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush rainforests and marine adventures, making Roseau an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Day 4 of MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·JAN 4

Philipsburg

St. Maarten
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
6:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Basseterre, St. Kitts — Day 6 of MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
THURSDAY·JAN 6

Basseterre

St. Kitts
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
St. John's, Antigua — Day 7 of MSC Meraviglia January 1, 2028 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
FRIDAY·JAN 7

St. John's

Antigua
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 PM

St. John’s, Antigua, offers docking at St. John’s Port. Travelers explore Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights. Excursions include snorkeling at Cades Reef. Local markets sell fungi. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial docks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pepperpot, an Antiguan favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. John’s vibrant charm offers a lively Antiguan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic dockyards and scenic beaches, making St. John’s an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Meraviglia·January 1, 2028
JAN FORECAST · FORT-DE-FRANCE
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Fort-De-France port guide
79°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
75°
AVG RAINFALL
2.6"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT-DE-FRANCE
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
79°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Fort-De-France Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Meraviglia itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

6 PORTS OF CALL·425 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST FORT-DE-FRANCE SHORE TOURS
OF 8
TOP PRODUCT
5.0(45)
$155.84

North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc

Best way is to let our customers speak : "The tour with Sebastiano was the best guided tour we have ever…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(27)
$173.15

Tour to discover the lush North and waterfalls

Cruise passengers, don’t worry, the tour will always be adapted to your ship’s schedule, and we’ll always…
7 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.7(16)
$71.57

Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Explore Martinican sweeties and culture on this food and walking tour in the downtown of the chief town of…
2.7 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.0(3)
$421.33

Private Tour: Southern Martinique by Prestige Vehicle

The best of the South in an unforgettable stopover Experience a digest of emotions: from the history of rum…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(2)
$184.69

Vanilla Circuit, meeting our local producers

This circuit takes you to the beautiful Caravelle peninsula, a nature reserve on the Atlantic coast of the…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(1)
$455.96

V.I.P Escape 3-North Caribbean Beach & award-winning rums

Go straight to the point with our Rum & beach tour, enjoy the best of our Northen Caribbean coast with French…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$73.88

Transfer from Fort de France Port to Martinique Airport (FDF)

Book your Private Transfer from Fort de France Cruise Port to Martinique Int Airport (FDF). Don't go through…
20 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$73.88

Private Transfer from Fort de France Port to Fort de France

Book your Private Transfer from Fort de France Cruise Port to Fort de France city hotels or any address…
10 MINBOOK ON VIATOR

These are the eight most reviewed. Fort-De-France has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 68% of all cruises
6.8/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

Fort-De-France 🇲🇶

Martinique · MartiniqueMODERATE

Fort-De-France is generally safe for tourists, but staying vigilant, especially in crowded areas, is essential to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Pointe-A-Pitre 🇬🇵

Guadeloupe · GuadeloupeCAUTION

Pointe-à-Pitre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime, especially in less populated areas at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Roseau 🌍

Dominica · DominicaMODERATE

Roseau is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's important to stay vigilant in crowded areas and secure your valuables.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Philipsburg 🌍

St. Maarten · Netherlands AntillesMODERATE

Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Basseterre 🌍

St. Kitts · St Kitts And NevisMODERATE

Basseterre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's wise to stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid poorly lit areas at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

St. John's 🌍

Antigua · AntiguaMODERATE

St. John's is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance is advised due to potential petty theft and risks in certain neighborhoods after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Meraviglia Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC
MSC Meraviglia cruise ship exterior
MSC · MERAVIGLIA
CHRISTENED
2017
STATEROOMS
2,215
TONNAGE
171,598GT
25.8% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT
YEAR BUILT
2017
4 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013
LENGTH
1,036ft
0.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
5,714cruisers
27.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Meraviglia has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 171,598 gross tons. The ship measures 1,036 feet in length. MSC Meraviglia is included in MSC's Meraviglia class. At full capacity, the Meraviglia holds 5,714 passengers. That includes 4,178 cruise vacationers and 1,536 staff members. The Meraviglia total number of staterooms is 2,215.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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