Alaska's Inside Passage

St. Thomas at Charlotte Amalie handles over 1.5 million cruise passengers annually, and San Juan's piers accommodate the world's largest ships. The route's 28°C average sea temperature and 80% sunny-day probability provide 40% more calm sailing days than Alaska's Inside Passage, making it ideal for first-timers. The coral reefs of the Bahamas host 500 fish species, and snorkelers see an average of 15 per outing. Critics call it basic, but data proves it: 95% of first-time cruisers rank this route as 'excellent' for ease and relaxation.