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Why Cruise To The Caribbean?

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The Caribbean conjures up thoughts of bright turquoise water, white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and warm, sunny weather. The best part: It delivers.

Caribbean cruise itineraries are broken up into three routes: eastern, western, and southern. Your vacation length, ideal embarkation port, and interests will determine which is best for you.

For example, the eastern route offers beautiful beaches and lots of water sports. You can zipline through 200-year-old mango trees in St. Martin, find peace and quiet at Virgin Islands National Park in St. John, or hike among the waterfalls and wildflowers in El Yunque rain forest in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The western route offers a great blend of eco-adventures and cultural attractions, with stops along Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, plus Honduras, Belize, and Caribbean islands such as Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Hop in a kayak in Cozumel and paddle around one of the world’s largest coral reefs, or take an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride through the rain forest in Ocho Rios.

Ports on the southern route are farther apart than those on eastern and western sailings, requiring more travel time — but also providing a more exotic experience. It’s the most interesting route, calling on remote isles that make you feel as though you’re shipwrecked on “Gilligan’s Island.” You may want to ride horseback through St. Barth’s hillsides and tour St. Lucia’s Sulphur Springs, the world’s only “drive-in” volcano. While the idea of escaping to a tropical island paradise may have been the initial inspiration for a visit, you’ll quickly learn there’s a lot more to the Caribbean than just sun, sand, and surf. 

When To Go To The Caribbean

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With year-round balmy weather, it may seem like anytime is a great time to cruise the Caribbean. However, there are some important points to consider before booking.

Hurricane season — which runs June 1 through November 30 — is the main issue, with an average of six hurricanes a year. The Southern Caribbean was once thought to sit under the hurricane belt and remain unaffected by storms, but with Grenada and Aruba both hit in the last 10 years, it’s a concern no matter which route you take.

Even with hurricane season in full effect, families and honeymooners still frequent the islands over the summer, so prices usually don’t go down. Late summer to fall is when you can find the best deals, as well as in early December (right after Thanksgiving) and January (right after New Year’s).

High season for both the Western and Eastern Caribbean is December through April, when most people are looking to flee the harsh winter up north. September through October and late April — depending on when Easter falls — through May are considered the shoulder seasons, so ships and ports are often less crowded.

Our advice: Avoid Christmas, summer, and spring break if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxed vacation. 

Caribbean Cruise Routes

There Are Four Main Routes to Choose From: 

 

Eastern Caribbean: Nearly every cruise line, big and small, offers itineraries on this route, with sailings ranging from three nights to the traditional seven , and up to 10 nights and longer. Main ports include U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John), British Virgin Islands (Virgin Gorda and Tortola), plus San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Martin; and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos.

The biggest decision won’t come in choosing an itinerary but an embarkation port. Cruising out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Miami are very popular choices since they provide less time at sea before the first port of call. But flying down to Florida is no longer necessary for New Englanders, with several embarkation choices along the East Coast: Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York; Bayonne, New Jersey; Baltimore, Maryland; and Charleston, South Carolina. You can also fly to San Juan and embark from there.

 

Western Caribbean: With a mix of Central American and Caribbean ports, the cultural and scenic diversity of this route makes it a great choice for first-time cruisers. Even those who have sailed it before can uncover new things with a variety of itinerary options from which to choose.

Four- or five-night sailings typically stop in Cozumel; Key West, Florida; Jamaica; and Grand Cayman, while seven-night cruises may add on Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico. Most big-ship lines embark from southern cities such as New Orleans; Galveston, Texas, or Houston; Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Cape Canaveral, Florida.

 

Southern Caribbean: This route is different than the others in terms of travel requirements and port personalities. Standard weeklong itineraries require a flight to the embarkation port — typically San Juan or Barbados — since it’s too far to sail to from the U.S. Those planning a 10-night or longer vacation can choose to leave from domestic ports such as Florida’s Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Cape Canaveral, or New York City.

Southern Caribbean itineraries commonly make stops in some combination of the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao — as well as St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and Barbados. Seasoned travelers who’ve already sailed the western or eastern routes may opt for a cruise to these more exotic destinations, each offering its own unique charm. For example, Aruba and Grenada are known for their gorgeous beaches, St. Lucia for its tropical rain forests, and the Grenadine islands for their quiet, remote cays. 

 

Bahamas: With more than 300 days of sunshine and high temperatures that rarely leave the 80s, a low season is virtually nonexistent in the Bahamas. Whether you like to explore cultural attractions, take in a few rounds of golf, shop in local markets, join high-adrenaline excursions, or just sunbathe on the soft, white sand, these islands offer enough variety to entertain visitors with nearly any interest.

Several mainstream lines sail year-round to the islands, with itineraries that include a stop in either Nassau or Freeport, along with a day on one of the cruise lines’ private isles. You can catch a shorter three- to four-night sailing out of Florida ports such as Miami, Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, or Fort Lauderdale, but longer five- to eight-night cruises must be taken from ports along the East Coast and the South, including Charleston, New Orleans, and Galveston. 

Caribbean Cruise Itineraries

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  • Miami, Florida
  • Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
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Carnival Celebration XL

4.3
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Carnival Conquest L

4.0
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4.3
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  • Miami, Florida
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Carnival Horizon XL

4.4
(2001 Reviews)

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2025 sail dates: Jan 04, Feb 01, Mar 01, Mar 15, Apr 26, Jun 07, Jun 21, Jul 05, Jul 19, Aug 02, Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 08, Nov 22, Dec 20, More

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Carnival Horizon XL

4.4
(2001 Reviews)

2025 sail dates: Feb 23, Mar 09, Mar 23, Apr 06, Apr 20, May 04, May 18, Jun 01, Jun 15, Jun 29, Jul 13, Nov 02, Nov 16, Dec 14, More

2026 sail dates: Jan 05, Feb 08, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 19, More

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4.2
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Good cruise for old people by louiseyl

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Viking Sea

The cruise was very enjoyable, just a little too old for us when it came to entertainment. If you take the included tours too many times, they all seem to tell the same stories. The islands are beautiful, and the people were very nice and friendly.

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4.3
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The Destinations were Dismissable. TheCruise was Wonderful. by mg541

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Seabourn Quest

We took this cruise to do just that--Cruise. The destinations were irrelevant to us, and that's a good thing. Because the destinations seemed unimportant and somewhat boring.

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4.4
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Cruising done well by flemmingleslie

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Viking Sea

There is a lot to like about a Viking cruise, especially the comfortable and relaxed ambiance on the ship, the included excursions in the various ports, and the high quality of service.

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3.3
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Sun Princess 5-night Cruise First from the US by tiltyardferrets

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Sun Princess

Princess Prizes wasn't working, had a horrible time making specialty dining reservations, casual dining was a joke with one restaurant (out of 2) serving food, entertainment venues too small for the size of ship, dome show only 1 night which was ridiculous for the amount of people onboard and the small venue, everything was always 5-10 minutes late, didn't mind being served buffet food just wish there were actual servers available.

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3.9
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Great time by jusnico

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Sun Princess

I think this ship allows you to enjoy you trip with a great mindset and some help from the entertainment. Cruise director A+.

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