Caribbean Cruise Vacations

Turquoise waters kiss miles of sandy beaches, palm trees sway gracefully in the warm breeze, a brilliant sun rests on the horizon setting the sky aglow, you relax with a tropical drink… The Caribbean is all that and more.

You can explore interesting island cultures, shop in unique stores, scuba dive, snorkel, windsurf, kayak, sail, or just soak in the sun as you take in the beauty of this most beautiful area of the world.

The Caribbean Islands are perfectly suited for a cruise vacation since it is so easy to visit numerous island countries all in one trip. You can sample the best from several islands on one vacation and leave all the details to the cruise line. While you enjoy a cocktail at a poolside bar, your ship will bring you to your next island experience.

Caribbean Cruise Options

There are so many options in the Caribbean, we have broken the presentation into three areas. Click on any area for complete details.

Western Caribbean Cruises generally depart from Florida and the Gulf states and take in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico. These cruises alternate nicely time spent at sea and in port. Several of the typical stopping areas are world famous for diving. There are also good cultural offerings in the ancient Mayan cultures. Learn more...

Eastern Caribbean Cruises feature the idyllic Virgin Islands, splendid San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the always inviting Bahamas. Because of the distances involved between destinations, a lot of time is spent cruising at sea resulting in a slower, relaxed pace for your vacation. Learn more...

Southern Caribbean Cruises - With the sunniest climate of all areas in the Caribbean, the Southern Islands of the Caribbean will give you your fill of the warm stuff. Cruises in the Southern Caribbean feature a lot of island hopping and a lot of time at port. You have different experiences available each day on a Southern Caribbean Cruise. Learn more…

Things To Do

The Caribbean Islands present an incredible selection of recreational activities. Snorkeling and scuba diving are world-class. Miles and miles of sandy beaches bid you to swim, play in the surf, sail, windsurf or just relax with a tall tropical drink.

You can explore the colonial history of numerous towns and cities built up by Dutch, Spanish and English explorers hundreds of years ago. Shopping in the numerous markets is very popular on most islands.

Explore the inland on many islands for terrific opportunities. Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica is extraordinary. Rain forests teaming with exotic birds and other animals can be found in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. Explore limestone caves in Barbados, take a bike tour, swim under a waterfall on Dominica, or explore a black sand beach next to a volcano on Martinique. In Mexico are the famous

Ports of Call

For information on ports of call, see the detailed sections for Eastern Caribbean Cruises, Western Caribbean Cruises and Southern Caribbean Cruises.

Season / Trip Lengths / Departure Ports

Caribbean Cruises are offered all year long. Enjoying sun soaked beaches and warm breezes is most enticing when it is cold in the North, so unsurprisingly the most popular time to cruise is Fall through Spring.

Cruises are available from 3 nights to 15 nights. Most trips are 5 to 10 nights, with 7-day trips being the most popular.

Departure ports vary by where in the Caribbean you’ll be sailing. Eastern Caribbean Cruises depart from the east coast of Florida and sometimes from ports as far north as New York. Western Caribbean Cruises depart from Florida ports and other Gulf Coast states. Most Southern Caribbean Cruises depart from San Juan, Puerto, Rico but some depart from Florida port cities.