Caribbean Cruise Destinations

The area is an ideal destination for holiday getaways. Caribbean Cruise destinations are popular among the tourists. There is so much you can do in the

Caribbean region that it is sometimes difficult to select the destination. You have a wide range of options to choose from. Your trip to the cruise destination in Caribbean will be worthwhile if you travel when the weather is good.

 

Caribbean Islands – popular cruise destinations

There are many islands that fall within the area of the Caribbean. Some of the popular islands that serve as cruise destination are as follows –

• Grenada
• Anguilla
• Aruba
• St Lucia
• St Thomas
• Haiti
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Puerto Rico
• St Barts
• Cayman Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• Dominica

 

When to travel to Caribbean Islands

The best time to set off for Caribbean cruise destinations is during the months of December and May. The cruises are usually full during these months. So, you need to book your trip well in advance.

 

If you are looking forward for low budget cruise trips, May is the best time. The rates are lower as compared to other months. It is best not to embark upon a trip to the Caribbean during the “hurricane season”. The hurricane season lasts during the months of August through October.

 

If you want to book a trip to the Caribbean cruise destinations in winter, it is better to do so from mid- April through mid-

December. The costs are just double during Christmas and New Year.

 

 

Cruise destinations in Caribbean

The islands have lush greenery. These islands have many places of interest which the tourists undertake a trip to when they set off to the Caribbean cruise destinations. Ranging from jeep safaris to horse riding, the options for recreational activities on these islands are unlimited.

 

Given below are main places you can tour to when you sail to these islands. The duration of the cruises vary. It usually ranges between 3 days to a week. Check out the popular cruise destinations.

 

Grenada

Grenada also known as the “Spice Island” is a favorite stop over. Visit the Grand Etang National Park. There are few museums that you can explore too.

 

St Kitts

Balconied houses and buildings belonging to the 18th century draw attention of tourists. Ranging from underwater sports to sky safari, you are sure to experience some adrenalin rushes.

 

St Lucia

The place is well known for its flora. Explore the Piton Mountains. Visit the volcano located in Southfrier. This is the only “drive-through” volcano in the world.

 

Cayman Isles

Catch a glimpse of the stingrays from your ship. You can also tour around Georgetown.

 

Jamaica

The Laughing Waters at Montego Bay, Dunn’s River Falls, and Mountain Valley are places that you can visit in Jamaica. Cruise liners usually stop here to allow their tourists to tour around these places.

 

Mexico

Some of the places you can visit when you sail to Mexico are Cozumel, coral reefs, Tulum Temples, and explore the history of this place by visiting the remnants of Maya civilization.

 

Caribbean Cruise Liners

There are many cruise liners that carry passengers to different Caribbean cruise destinations. The names of few of them are given below –

• Crystal Cruises
• Cunard Cruises
• Azamara Cruises
• Oceania Cruises
• Silversea Cruises
• Norwegian Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• Carnival Cruises
• Holland America Cruises
• Princess Cruises
• Thomson Cruises



Last updated on 07/02/2011