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

Limited availability

7 nights · Southern Caribbean

ABC Islands

Lyra, Celestia class

Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao from San Juan, with St. Thomas on the return leg.

Sails
Sat 22 Jan 2028
Returns
Sat 29 Jan 2028
From
San Juan
Deposit terms
Refundable deposit
Sailing code
lyra-20280122
  1. San Juan
  2. At Sea
  3. Aruba
  4. Curaçao
  5. Bonaire
  6. At Sea
  7. St. Thomas
  8. 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 · Sat 22 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 · Sun 23 Jan 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

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

    Day 3 · Mon 24 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 · Tue 25 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 · Wed 26 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 · Thu 27 Jan 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  7. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 7 · Fri 28 Jan 2028

    St. Thomas

    U.S. Virgin Islands

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

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

    6 shore excursions in St. Thomas
    • Skyride to Paradise Point

      The gondola from the harbour to the 700-foot Paradise Point overlook.

      $39.00 per guest · 2.0 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

    • Magens Bay Beach Day

      Beach time at Magens Bay, the mile-long north-shore bay, with transfers and a chair.

      $55.00 per guest · 4.0 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

    • 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

    • Trunk Bay, St. John by Ferry

      A ferry to St. John and Virgin Islands National Park for the underwater trail at Trunk Bay.

      $125.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · moderate

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

    Day 8 · Sat 29 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 160 of 600 staterooms left 158 4 $917.94 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 111 of 380 staterooms left 182 4 $1,080.12 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View Limited availability 18 of 110 staterooms left 182 3 $982.81 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
BC Balcony Balcony Limited availability 168 of 740 staterooms left 204 4 $1,242.30 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
BA Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Limited availability 12 of 90 staterooms left 248 4 $1,436.91 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
JS Junior Suite Suite Limited availability 13 of 100 staterooms left 310 4 $1,891.02 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 Limited availability 10 of 40 staterooms left 486 4 $2,647.86 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation

Plus $161.54 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 200% supplement.

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Occupancy

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From $917.94 per person

7 nights · 22 Jan 2028 · Lyra

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