Western Caribbean
Beneath their tropical paradise settings, these islands are home to rich culture and complex histories. Explore archaic ruins, beaches, rain forests and many waterfalls. Western Caribean cruises are offered year-round. Cruises can range from 4, 5, 7 nights any time. During the winter months you can take 8, 10, 11 or even 14-night itineraries. Many of these cruises depart from the Florida ports but now the Gulf coast has many departures such as Galveston, Houston, New Orleans, Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral.

Typically these cruises travel to
* Jamaica
* Grand Cayman
* Key West
* Cozumel
* Cancun
* Costa Maya

Best time to Go: Winter, spring, or summer for the driest weather Western Caribbean cruising weather.

What to Do: Dive, snorkel, or swim. Shop for hand-woven goods at the Nassau straw market, climb Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, and explore ruins in Cozumel.

Eastern Caribbean
Relax surrounded by the white-sand beaches and beautiful turquoise waters of the most beautiful islands on earth. Find adventure parasailing high above it all. Eastern Caribbean cruises are available year-round for 7 nights. Longer itineraries from 10-12 nights are available during the winter months. Most of these cruises depart from Florida but there are many new ports along the east coast all the way up to New York so check our search box for more information.

Typically these cruises travel to
* Nassau
* St. Thomas & St. John, USVI
* St Maarten
* San Juan, Puerto Rico
* Tortola & Virgin Gorda, BVI

Best time to Go: Winter, spring, or summer for the driest weather Eastern Caribbean cruising weather.

What to Do: Explore colonial cobblestone streets in Old San Juan, shop for souvenirs at Nassau's Straw Market, hike through a rain forest on Tortola.

Southern Caribbean
The most exotic Caribbean islands await you down south. Adventures are endless in this area. You can explore the Hato Caves in Curaçao. Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to race an America's Cup sailboat. Relax and take in some sun at Magens Bay Beach in beautiful St. Thomas. Stroll down the streets of Old San Juan and discover the largest Spanish citadel built in the New World. And explore the many cultures that make up these exotic islands. Southern Caribbean cruise departures are usually from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the longer itineraries usually depart from Miami or Fort Lauderdale.

Typically these cruises travel to

* Aruba
* Barbados
* St Thomas,
* Puerto Rico
* Curacao
* Grenada
* St Croix
* Tortola
* Martinique

When to Go: Winter, spring, or summer for the driest weather.

What to Do: Shop duty-free on St. Thomas, climb a volcano on St. Lucia, see monkeys in Barbados, and swim, snorkel, and relax anywhere in the Southern Caribbean.