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the Caribbean

Tropical Sun, Crystal Waters, and Island Time

Turquoise bays, powder-soft beaches and islands that each move to their own rhythm. A Caribbean cruise lets you snorkel a coral reef in the morning, explore a colorful old town in the afternoon and watch the sunset from your balcony, all without unpacking.

Discover the Caribbean

The Caribbean and the Bahamas make up the world’s most popular cruise region, with sailings year-round from Miami, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Galveston. Choose Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean routes, or a short Bahamas getaway with a cruise line’s private island. Many itineraries take less than a week, and our advisors compare them all for you with no booking fees.

The Caribbean and the Bahamas make up the world’s most popular cruise region, and it’s easy to see why. Sailings run year-round from Florida, Texas and other US ports, and many itineraries take less than a week. Western routes pair Mexico’s Mayan heritage with Belize, Honduras and Grand Cayman. Eastern routes visit St. Thomas, St. Maarten and San Juan. Southern routes reach Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados and St. Lucia. Add a cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas for an easy beach day.
  • White-Sand Beaches
  • Snorkeling & Diving
  • Mayan Ruins & Old Towns
  • Warm Weather Year-Round
Aerial view of Paradise Island resort and beaches, The Bahamas

Caribbean At A Glance

Cruise Season

Year-round (Peak: December to April)

Top Sub-Regions

Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, The Bahamas

Departure Ports

Miami, FL; Port Canaveral, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Galveston, TX

Popular Highlights

Private Island Resorts, Mayan Ruins in Cozumel, Snorkeling in St. Thomas

Caribbean Cruise FAQs

When is the best time to cruise the Caribbean?

Caribbean cruises sail year-round. December to April is the driest and most popular stretch. June to November is hurricane season, which often brings lower fares.

What’s the difference between Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean cruises?

  • Eastern routes visit St. Thomas, St. Maarten and San Juan.
  • Western routes pair Mexico’s Mayan sites near Cozumel with Belize, Honduras and Grand Cayman.
  • Southern routes reach Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados and St. Lucia.

Which ports do Caribbean cruises leave from?

The main departure ports are Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale in Florida, and Galveston in Texas.

How long is a typical Caribbean cruise?

Many Caribbean itineraries take less than a week, which makes them easy to fit into a vacation. Longer sailings reach the Southern Caribbean.

Do I need a passport for a Caribbean cruise?

Rules depend on your itinerary, including whether it’s a round trip from a US port and which islands you visit. Ask your advisor for your sailing’s requirements; a valid passport is always the simplest option.

Which cruise lines have private islands in the Caribbean and Bahamas?

Several do. Royal Caribbean has Perfect Day at CocoCay, Carnival has Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, Norwegian has Great Stirrup Cay and Harvest Caye in Belize, MSC has Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Disney has Castaway Cay. Many short sailings from Florida stop at one. See our Bahamas cruises.

When is hurricane season in the Caribbean?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Cruise lines track storms closely and change itineraries when needed, so a port may be swapped or a day added at sea. Your advisor can explain each line’s policy and whether travel insurance makes sense for your dates.

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Featured Sailings

Featured the Caribbean Cruise Deals

Sailings on some of the newest ships cruising the Caribbean, picked from our booking engine and refreshed daily. Open any sailing for current availability, or ask an advisor to price it for your dates.

Legend of the Seas6 Days

Western Caribbean

6 Days Caribbean-Western

Royal Caribbean · Legend of the Seas

Departs
Dec 2026 – Mar 2027
Itinerary
Fort Lauderdale, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Fort Lauderdale

Published prices from

$168per day* (from $1,005 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.
Norwegian Luna7 Days

Western Caribbean

7 Days Caribbean-Western

Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Luna

Departs
Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
Itinerary
Miami, Roatán, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Miami

Published prices from

$58per day* (from $409 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.
MSC World America7 Days

Eastern Caribbean

7 Days Caribbean-Eastern

MSC Cruises · MSC World America

Departs
Nov 2026 – Sep 2028
Itinerary
Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Miami

Published prices from

$67per day* (from $468 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

*Per day price is the lowest published per-person fare divided by the number of cruise days. Fares change often and are confirmed at booking. See all the Caribbean cruises →

Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines That Sail to the Caribbean

The lines with the Caribbean sailings in our booking engine right now, most sailings first.

Departure Ports

Popular Ports for the Caribbean Cruises

Where the Caribbean cruises leave from, ranked by the number of sailings in our booking engine. Pick a port to see its the Caribbean cruises.

Numbers show sailings currently listed from each port. Port guides: Miami, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, San Juan, Tampa, New Orleans, Baltimore. See all departure ports →

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