Norwegian Gem Caribbean Cruise From Jacksonville - December 1, 2025
11 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic and Antigua
This December 2025 cruise out of Jacksonville will hit most of the top spots in the eastern Caribbean plus make two visits to the Bahamas. Staterooms on Norwegian Gem range from the budget-minded inside rooms to the seriously extravagant suite known as The Haven. Shore excursions during the cruise include a brewery visit in the Bahamas, beaches in the Dominican Republic and British Virgin Islands, a stingray swim during the stop in Antigua and a guided tour through the historic city of San Juan. This early December cruise is a perfect vacation between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Itinerary: Jacksonville - Grand Bahama - Puerto Plata - Tortola - Antigua - Basseterre - San Juan - Great Stirrup Cay - Jacksonville
Caribbean round trip cruise departs from Jacksonville on Monday December 1, 2025. The 11 day cruise ends with the arrival of Norwegian Gem back in Jacksonville on Friday December 12, 2025.
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Ports of Call
Freeport, Bahamas
Freeport is a port town on Grand Bahama Island, located about 95 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 110 miles from Miami.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata and the nearby resort area known as Amber Cove, popular spots for Caribbean cruise port visits, are on the north coast of the Dominican Republic
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands and one of the most popular ports of call for cruises exploring the Southern Caribbean.
Saint John, Antigua
St. John's is a port town on the northwest side of the island of Antigua and is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. A deepwater port allows cruise ships to dock adjacent to a collection of places to eat and shop.
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Bassetterre is on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and is the capital city of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The islands are on the east side of the Caribbean, about 200 miles southeast of Puerto Rico and 1,300 miles southeast of Miami.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hundreds of cruises begin in San Juan every year and hundreds more make a stop here as they explore the eastern Caribbean. The cruise port terminal is on a channel that separates the main island from the smaller Isla San Juan.
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
Great Stirrup Cay is a private island in the Bahamas for guests aboard Norwegian Cruise Line cruises. In addition to just lounging on the long white beach, there are lots of other activities to consider. There are a half-dozen spots to get something to eat or drink on the island.
Departure Port: Jacksonville Cruise Terminal
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For the night before your cruise: Hotels near Jacksonville Cruise Terminal
Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville - Blount Island
10148 New Berlin Rd
0.8 miles from cruise port
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WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-295 East
8341 Dames Point Crossing Blvd
3.9 miles from cruise port
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Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road
2700 Jane St
4.2 miles from cruise port
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WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-95 North
10520 Balmoral Circle West
4.8 miles from cruise port
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A-P-T Suites Jacksonville
812 Dunn Ave
5.0 miles from cruise port
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