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.

Ports of Call

December 2, 2025

Freeport, Bahamas

Freeport is a port town on Grand Bahama Island, located about 95 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 110 miles from Miami.

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December 4, 2025

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

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December 5, 2025

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.

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December 6, 2025

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.

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December 7, 2025

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.

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December 8, 2025

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.

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December 10, 2025

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.

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