San Juan (Puerto Rico) Roundtrip
6 nights
Ilma
13 Jan '27Cruise overview
From St. John’s pristine national parks and Virgin Gorda’s dramatic granite formations at The Baths to Anguilla’s powdery beaches, each island provides its own distinct charm. This is an island-hopping tour of stunning natural beauty, combined with the culture of exclusive St. Barth and the French-Dutch island of St. Maarten.
Itinerary
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
If you associate Puerto Rico’s capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. More than a third of the island’s nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros. The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future. Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan. He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location. In 1521, after he became the first colonial governor, Ponce de León switched the name of the island—which was then called San Juan Bautista in honor of St. John the Baptist—with that of the settlement of Puerto Rico (“rich port”).Defended by the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal, Puerto Rico’s administrative and population center remained firmly in Spain’s hands until 1898, when it came under U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. Centuries of Spanish rule left an indelible imprint on the city, particularly in the walled area now known as Old San Juan. The area is filled with cobblestone streets and brightly painted, colonial-era structures, and its fortifications have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Old San Juan is a monument to the past, but most of the rest of the city is planted firmly in the 21st century and draws migrants island-wide and from farther afield to jobs in its businesses and industries. The city captivates residents and visitors alike with its vibrant lifestyle as well as its balmy beaches, pulsing nightclubs, globe-spanning restaurants, and world-class museums. Once you set foot in this city, you may never want to leave.
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Saint John Island
Philipsburg
Gustavia
Sandy Ground
Virgin Gorda
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
The Terrace Suite
Refined suite featuring open-plan layout and private terrace.
Amenities
- Bath
- King or Twin Configuration
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Butler Service
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
Ilma brings The Ritz-Carlton’s legendary hospitality to sea, combining yacht-inspired design, personalised service, and extraordinary dining.
- All-suite accommodation for 448 guests
- Five exceptional dining venues and in-suite dining
- Marina Terrace with water sports platform
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa with holistic therapies
- Two infinity pools and multiple whirlpools
- Personalised service with nearly 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio
- Curated Shore Collection and Private Yacht Experiences
- Complimentary WiFi and 24-hour in-suite dining
- Adults-focused ambience with family flexibility
- Artfully designed interiors by Tillberg Design of Sweden
