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Caribbean cruises

Start with the route, not the brochure. Compare the islands, sea days and ports that shape a Caribbean cruise, then find the ship that fits.

Eastern Caribbean

Compare island and beach days, and the balance of time ashore and sea days.

Western Caribbean

Look for routes combining Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Jamaica or the Cayman Islands.

Southern Caribbean

Compare the actual island stops and departure point, especially when planning flights.

Find your cruise

Compare the route, departure port and ship. Select a cruise to see its ports on the map.

814 matching itineraries

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Eastern Caribbean

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Cape Canaveral

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean Holiday

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Cape Canaveral

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Allure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Miami

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & West Caribbean

    Allure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Allure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Brilliance of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Tampa

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Dream · 6 nights

    From Galveston

Plan the route

What makes a Caribbean itinerary good?

Look beyond the regional label. Two cruises both sold as “Caribbean” can have very different days ashore, travel distances and sea-day patterns. Compare the actual ports, arrival and departure times, and how much you can realistically do in each stop.

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Plan your time ashore

Find your port

Open a port guide for day plans, arrival advice, transport, practical information and tours.

87 ports

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Where cruises begin

Caribbean departure ports

Your embarkation port affects flight logistics, the first and last day of the trip, and which parts of the Caribbean a ship can comfortably reach.

Barranquilla · Bridgetown · Cartagena · Colón · Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · Fort-de-France · La Romana · Miami · Panama City · Philipsburg · Pointe-à-Pitre · San Juan · Tampa

Choose the experience

Then choose the ship

Once the route works, compare ship size, space per passenger, crew ratios, dining, pools and what the fare actually includes.

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Caribbean cruise FAQ
How long is a typical Caribbean cruise?

Seven nights is a common format, but Caribbean cruises range from short getaways to longer itineraries that combine several island groups.

Eastern or Western Caribbean?

Eastern routes often emphasize island and beach days, while Western routes commonly combine Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Jamaica or the Cayman Islands. The exact ports matter more than the regional label, so compare the day-by-day route.

Should I choose the ship or the itinerary first?

For a first Caribbean cruise, start with the ports and number of sea days you want, then compare the ships that operate those routes. If the ship itself is the vacation, reverse that order.

Can I explore Caribbean ports without a ship excursion?

Often, yes. Some ports are easy to explore independently while others require transportation or careful timing. Our individual port guides explain the practical differences.