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Lyra, sister to Celestia, under way on open water at sunset.

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10 nights · Southern Caribbean

Ten-Night Southern Caribbean

Lyra, Celestia class

Six calls running west to the Venezuelan coast and back up the island chain, the longest Caribbean itinerary in the programme.

Sails
Wed 05 Jan 2028
Returns
Sat 15 Jan 2028
From
San Juan
Deposit terms
Refundable deposit
Sailing code
lyra-20280105
  1. San Juan
  2. At Sea
  3. Aruba
  4. Curaçao
  5. Bonaire
  6. At Sea
  7. Grenada
  8. St. Lucia
  9. Barbados
  10. At Sea
  11. San Juan

Day by day

All times are local to the port. Dates are calculated from the sailing's departure date.

  1. San Juan, Puerto Rico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 1 · Wed 05 Jan 2028

    San Juan

    Puerto Rico

    Arrives — · Departs 20:00

    Embarkation at San Juan. All aboard before the 20:00 sailing.

    6 shore excursions in San Juan
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • El Morro and Old San Juan

      The 16th-century Castillo San Felipe del Morro and a walk through the walled city.

      $69.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Bacardí Distillery Tour

      The Cataño distillery across the bay, with a tasting and the history of the family.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • El Yunque National Forest

      The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system, with waterfall stops.

      $115.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · moderate

  2. The pool deck of Lyra at golden hour

    Day 2 · Thu 06 Jan 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  3. Aruba, Aruba, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 3 · Fri 07 Jan 2028

    Aruba

    Aruba

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Aruba from 08:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Aruba
    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Eagle Beach and Palm Beach

      Beach time on the leeward coast with a stop at the divi-divi trees.

      $55.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Antilla Wreck Snorkel Sail

      A catamaran to the wreck of the German freighter Antilla, scuttled in 1940.

      $89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Arikok National Park Jeep Safari

      A four-wheel-drive route across the park to the Natural Pool and Boca Prins.

      $119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · active

  4. Curaçao, Curaçao, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 4 · Sat 08 Jan 2028

    Curaçao

    Curaçao

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Curaçao from 08:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Curaçao
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Willemstad and Queen Emma Bridge

      The UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial waterfront and the floating pontoon bridge.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Hato Caves and Ostrich Farm

      The limestone caves with Arawak petroglyphs and the ostrich farm at Groot St. Joris.

      $79.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Klein Curaçao Beach Day

      A catamaran crossing to the uninhabited island and its lighthouse beach.

      $149.00 per guest · 8.0 hours · easy

  5. Bonaire, Bonaire, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 5 · Sun 09 Jan 2028

    Bonaire

    Bonaire

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at Bonaire from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in Bonaire
    • Salt Pans and Slave Huts Tour

      The southern salt works, the 19th-century slave huts and the flamingo sanctuary.

      $55.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Beach Club Day Pass

      Loungers, pool and lunch at a beach club within easy reach of the pier.

      $69.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy

    • Coastal Catamaran Cruise

      A relaxed sail along the coast with an open bar and swim stop.

      $75.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Bonaire National Marine Park Snorkel

      Two guided snorkel stops on the fringing reef that surrounds the whole island.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Reef Snorkel by Boat

      A short boat ride to the reef with two snorkel stops and all equipment supplied.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Washington Slagbaai National Park

      A drive through the northern national park with flamingo and salt-pan viewpoints.

      $109.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · moderate

  6. The pool deck of Lyra at golden hour

    Day 6 · Mon 10 Jan 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  7. Grenada, Grenada, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 7 · Tue 11 Jan 2028

    Grenada

    Grenada

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at Grenada from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in Grenada
    • Grand Anse Beach Break

      Transfers and beach time on the two-mile beach south of St. George's.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel

      A boat to Molinere Bay and the submerged sculptures of Jason deCaires Taylor.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Grand Etang Lake and Spice Estate

      The crater lake in the rainforest and a working nutmeg and cocoa estate.

      $85.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

  8. St. Lucia, Saint Lucia, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 8 · Wed 12 Jan 2028

    St. Lucia

    Saint Lucia

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at St. Lucia from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in St. Lucia
    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island

      The 18th-century fortifications on Pigeon Island and beach time at Rodney Bay.

      $79.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Rainforest Aerial Tram

      A gondola through the canopy of the Castries waterworks rainforest reserve.

      $109.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

    • Pitons and Sulphur Springs

      The drive-in volcano at Soufrière, the mud baths and views of the Gros and Petit Piton.

      $119.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · moderate

  9. Barbados, Barbados, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 9 · Thu 13 Jan 2028

    Barbados

    Barbados

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at Barbados from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in Barbados
    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Bathsheba and the Atlantic Coast

      The wind-carved rocks of the east coast and the Andromeda Botanic Gardens.

      $75.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Harrison's Cave Tram Tour

      An electric tram through the crystallised limestone cavern in the island's interior.

      $89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Catamaran Sail and Turtle Swim

      A west-coast sail with a swim among hawksbill and green turtles.

      $119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

  10. The pool deck of Lyra at golden hour

    Day 10 · Fri 14 Jan 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  11. San Juan, Puerto Rico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 11 · Sat 15 Jan 2028

    San Juan

    Puerto Rico

    Arrives 07:00 · Departs —

    Arrive San Juan at 07:00 and disembark.

    6 shore excursions in San Juan
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • El Morro and Old San Juan

      The 16th-century Castillo San Felipe del Morro and a walk through the walled city.

      $69.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Bacardí Distillery Tour

      The Cataño distillery across the bay, with a tasting and the history of the family.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • El Yunque National Forest

      The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system, with waterfall stops.

      $115.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · moderate

Your ship

Sister to Celestia, sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona and Civitavecchia in season and the Southern Caribbean in winter.

Guests
4,120
Crew
1,480
Gross tonnage
168,000
Decks
16
Entered service
2024

Venues aboard

In every stateroom

Fares and staterooms

Per person for a party of 2 guests sharing one stateroom.

Category Availability Sq ft Sleeps Fare pp Included
IN Interior Interior Good availability 254 of 600 staterooms left 158 4 $1,258.89 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe
IV Interior Virtual View Interior Not fitted on this ship Not fitted on Lyra
OV Ocean View Ocean View Good availability 184 of 380 staterooms left 182 4 $1,481.31 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View Good availability 45 of 110 staterooms left 182 3 $1,347.85 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
BC Balcony Balcony Good availability 358 of 740 staterooms left 204 4 $1,703.72 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
BA Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Good availability 27 of 90 staterooms left 248 4 $1,970.63 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
JS Junior Suite Suite Good availability 40 of 100 staterooms left 310 4 $2,593.40 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation
CS Meridian Club Suite Suite Good availability 17 of 40 staterooms left 486 4 $3,631.35 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation

Plus $223.81 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 190% supplement.

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From $1,258.89 per person

10 nights · 05 Jan 2028 · Lyra

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