7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip)
Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess
February 13, 2028
7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia

Emerald Princess - 2/13/2028

The February 13, 2028 cruise on the Emerald Princess departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Emerald Princess sets sail on Sunday, Feb 13th and returns on Sunday, Feb 20th.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
1

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Emerald Princess - February 13, 2028 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Feb 13thSan Juan, Puerto Rico
2Feb 14thCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
3Feb 15thPhilipsburg, St. Maarten
4Feb 16thSt. John's, Antigua
5Feb 17thCastries, St. Lucia
6Feb 18thBridgetown, Barbados
7Feb 19thAt Sea
8Feb 20thSan Juan, Puerto Rico

The Emerald Princess sails on February 13, 2028 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean With Barbados & St. Lucia (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 Feb 20th at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Emerald Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my 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 Safety Rank
67 / 100
safer than 67% of all cruises
67
6
/ 10
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan
Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.
6
/ 10
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie
Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.
7
/ 10
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Philipsburg
Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.
7
/ 10
St. John's, Antigua
St. John's
St. John's is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance is advised due to potential petty theft and risks in certain neighborhoods after dark.
7
/ 10
Castries, St. Lucia
Castries
Castries is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and protect belongings.
7
/ 10
Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown
Travelers should stay vigilant in busy areas of Bridgetown, as petty crime and scams can occur, and secure personal belongings.

Cruise Ship

Emerald Princess Size Infographic

Emerald Princess

114 k
tonnage
951 ft
length
2007
year built
1,544
cabins
3,114
passengers
1,200
crew

EMERALD PRINCESS SIZE

The Emerald Princess has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length. Emerald Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Emerald Princess holds 4,314 passengers. That includes 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Emerald Princess total number of staterooms is 1,544.

Emerald Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:113,561 GT
  • Length:951 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:118 ft (36 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2007
  • Years Served:2007 - Present
  • Capacity:3,114
  • Crew Members:1,200
  • Total on Board:4,314
  • Total Staterooms:1,544
  • Flagged Country:Bermuda
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Emerald Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Emerald Princess Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
FEB 132028
D: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. (126 words)

Day2
FEB 142028
U. S. Virgin Islands
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day3
FEB 152028
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day4
FEB 162028
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 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. (126 words)

Day5
FEB 172028
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day6
FEB 182028
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 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. (126 words)

Day7
FEB 192028
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
FEB 202028
A:5:00 AM

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. (126 words)