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Emerald Princess itinerary map for January 16, 2028 (7 nights)
Emerald Princess itinerary map for January 16, 2028 (7 nights)
7 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · San Juan, Puerto Rico
PrincessEmerald Princess

Emerald Princess
January 16, 2028

7-Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia aboard Emerald Princess · Departing January 16, 2028 from the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Emerald Princess departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday, January 16, 2028 and returns on Sunday, Jan 23rd. January weather across this route averages 84°/73°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.7OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 67% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Sun → Sun
02
San Juan
departure port
Puerto Rico
03
6
port stops
Barbados
04
1
sea day
Day 7
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The Emerald Princess, operated by Princess Cruise Line, sets sail on Sunday, January 16, 2028 from San Juan, Puerto Rico for a 7-night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 1 day at sea. January weather across the route averages 84°F highs and 73°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.7 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $774, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite 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 Emerald Princess sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 Price & Tracking

EMERALD PRINCESS·JANUARY 16, 2028

The graph below tracks historic price of the Emerald Princess cruise ship departing January 16, 2028. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $774 ($111 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $840 ($121 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 8%.

Emerald Princess cruise departing January 16, 2028 — 7-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $774 ($111 per night). Average price: $840.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $840
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Emerald Princess · January 16, 2028
$774
$111 per night · 7 nights
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8% below average
Avg $840 · You save $66

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 16, 2028
The Emerald Princess sails on January 16, 2028 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip) (San Juan Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico on Jan 23rd at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Emerald Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Emerald Princess
JANUARY 16, 2028
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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · SAN JUAN
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip) Port List

Emerald Princess·January 16, 2028
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 1 of Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SUNDAY·JAN 16

San Juan

Puerto Rico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
6:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

JANUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — Day 2 of Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
MONDAY·JAN 17

Charlotte Amalie

St. Thomas
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination.

JANUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Day 3 of Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
TUESDAY·JAN 18

Philipsburg

St. Maarten
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 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
St. John's, Antigua — Day 4 of Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
WEDNESDAY·JAN 19

St. John's

Antigua
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
6:00 AM
2:00 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
Bridgetown, Barbados — Day 5 of Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
THURSDAY·JAN 20

Bridgetown

Barbados
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
8:00 PM

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
Castries, St. Lucia — Day 6 of Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
FRIDAY·JAN 21

Castries

St. Lucia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Castries, St. Lucia, offers docking at Castries Port. Travelers explore Pigeon Island and Sulphur Springs. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Chastanet. Local markets sell green fig salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Piton peaks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Lucian favorite. Souvenirs, like cocoa 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. Castries’ vibrant charm offers a lively St. Lucian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of volcanic landscapes and marine adventures, making Castries an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Emerald Princess·January 16, 2028
JAN FORECAST · SAN JUAN
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
78°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
87°
AVG LOW
70°
AVG RAINFALL
2.0"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT SAN JUAN
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
78°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Emerald Princess January 16, 2028 Excursions

Emerald Princess·January 16, 2028

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Emerald Princess itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
See all San Juan excursions
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan 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 67% of all cruises
6.7/10 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

San Juan 🇵🇷

Puerto Rico · Puerto RicoCAUTION

Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Charlotte Amalie 🌍

St. Thomas · U. S. Virgin IslandsCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

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
04

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
05

Bridgetown 🇧🇧

Barbados · BarbadosMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant in busy areas of Bridgetown, as petty crime and scams can occur, and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Castries 🌍

St. Lucia · St LuciaMODERATE

Castries is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and protect belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Emerald Princess Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsPRINCESS
Emerald Princess
PRINCESS · GRAND
CHRISTENED
2007
STATEROOMS
1,544
TONNAGE
113,561GT
11.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 128,868 GT
YEAR BUILT
2007
4 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2011
LENGTH
951ft
6.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,020 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,090cruisers
3.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,197 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Emerald Princess has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet in length. Emerald Princess is included in Princess's Grand class. At full capacity, the Emerald Princess holds 3,090 passengers. That includes 1,890 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Emerald Princess total number of staterooms is 1,544.

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// 09 · FAQ

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FAQs for yourEmerald Princess·January 16, 2028sailing

  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $774 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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