What are the most popular Caribbean cruise destinations?

Caribbean cruises typically visit Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cozumel, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic. Depending on your itinerary, you can explore the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, or Southern Caribbean, each offering unique beaches, culture, and excursions.

Which cruise lines sail the Caribbean?

Avoya partners with all major cruise lines offering Caribbean itineraries, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, and Disney Cruise Line. For travelers seeking a luxury experience, Avoya also offers Caribbean sailings with Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, and Silversea.

When is the best time to take a Caribbean cruise?

The Caribbean cruise season runs year-round, but the most popular months are December through April, when the weather is sunny and dry. Summer and early fall are also great times to cruise, often with lower fares and fewer crowds. Avoya Advisors can help you compare dates to find the best value.

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

Eastern Caribbean cruises often visit St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, and nearby islands, offering culture and duty-free shopping. Western Caribbean cruises include Cozumel, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Belize, with adventure excursions like snorkeling and cave tours. Southern Caribbean cruises visit Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, and Grenada, known for stunning beaches and longer itineraries.

What shore excursions are popular in the Caribbean?

Caribbean shore excursions include snorkeling, scuba diving, ziplining, Mayan ruin tours, dolphin encounters, rum distillery visits, and catamaran sailing. Avoya Travel Advisors can help you book excursions early, ensuring you secure the most popular experiences.

Is it true that Caribbean cruises include private island stops?

Yes, many Caribbean cruises include stops at private islands owned by the cruise lines, such as Perfect Day at CocoCay (Royal Caribbean), Castaway Cay (Disney), and Half Moon Cay (Holland America). These islands offer exclusive beaches, watersports, and activities that enhance your cruise experience.

What should I pack for a Caribbean cruise?

Pack light, breathable clothing, swimwear, sandals, reef-safe sunscreen, and a hat. For excursions, bring comfortable walking shoes, water shoes, and a waterproof bag. Many ships also host formal or themed nights, so include at least one dressier outfit. Avoya Vacation Planners provide cruise-specific packing tips once you book.

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$1,122

Royal Caribbean – Icon of the Seas

4.7 (10)

Date:

Sep 19, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Miami → Saint Maarten (Phillipsburg) → Saint Thomas → Perfect Day At Cococay → Miami

Departs Sep 19, 2026 from Miami, Florida

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$1,122

5-night bahamas cruise

$348

Royal Caribbean – Freedom of the Seas

4.6 (372)

Date:

Oct 03, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Miami → Nassau → Perfect Day At Cococay → Miami

Departs Oct 03, 2026 from Miami, Florida

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Inside From

$348

7-night caribbean cruise

$877

Royal Caribbean – Harmony of the Seas

4.5 (313)

Date:

Dec 05, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Port Canaveral → Saint Maarten (Phillipsburg) → San Juan → Perfect Day At Cococay → Port Canaveral

Departs Dec 05, 2026 from Port Canaveral, Florida

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$877

5-night caribbean cruise

$734

Royal Caribbean – Liberty of the Seas

4.5 (375)

Date:

Dec 21, 2026

Ports:

Galveston → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Dec 21, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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$734

4-night caribbean cruise

$1,141

Royal Caribbean – Radiance of the Seas

4.4 (110)

Date:

Jul 23, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Tampa → Cozumel → Tampa

Departs Jul 23, 2026 from Tampa, Florida

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$1,141

4-night caribbean cruise

$951

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Jul 30, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Galveston → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Jul 30, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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$951

6-night caribbean cruise

$650

Royal Caribbean – Symphony of the Seas

4.6 (191)

Date:

Sep 06, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Galveston → Costa Maya → Roatan → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Sep 06, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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$650

4-night caribbean cruise

$480

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Sep 10, 2026 View Other Dates

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Galveston → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Sep 10, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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$480

5-night caribbean cruise

$495

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Sep 14, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Galveston → Costa Maya → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Sep 14, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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$495

4-night caribbean cruise

$408

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Sep 24, 2026 View Other Dates

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Galveston → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Sep 24, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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Inside From

$408

9-night caribbean cruise

$620

Royal Caribbean – Freedom of the Seas

4.6 (372)

Date:

Sep 24, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Miami → Oranjestad → Willemstad → Cabo Rojo → Nassau → Miami

Departs Sep 24, 2026 from Miami, Florida

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Inside From

$620

5-night caribbean cruise

$488

Royal Caribbean – Harmony of the Seas

4.5 (313)

Date:

Sep 26, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Port Canaveral → Perfect Day At Cococay → Cozumel → Port Canaveral

Departs Sep 26, 2026 from Port Canaveral, Florida

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Inside From

$488

7-night caribbean cruise

$554

Royal Caribbean – Enchantment of the Seas

4.5 (189)

Date:

Sep 26, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Tampa → Costa Maya → Belize City → Roatan → Cozumel → Tampa

Departs Sep 26, 2026 from Tampa, Florida

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Oceanview From

$554

8-night caribbean cruise

$869

Royal Caribbean – Symphony of the Seas

4.6 (191)

Date:

Sep 26, 2026

Ports:

Galveston → Perfect Day At Cococay → Nassau → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Sep 26, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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$869

7-night caribbean cruise

$1,240

Royal Caribbean – Icon of the Seas

4.7 (10)

Date:

Sep 26, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Miami → Costa Maya → Roatan → Cozumel → Perfect Day At Cococay → Miami

Departs Sep 26, 2026 from Miami, Florida

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Inside From

$1,240

6-night caribbean cruise

$632

Royal Caribbean – Allure of the Seas

4.6 (524)

Date:

Sep 27, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Fort Lauderdale → Perfect Day At Cococay → Falmouth → Nassau → Fort Lauderdale

Departs Sep 27, 2026 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Inside From

$632

7-night caribbean cruise

$1,387

Royal Caribbean – Star of the Seas

Date:

Sep 27, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Port Canaveral → Perfect Day At Cococay → Saint Thomas → Saint Kitts And Nevis (Basse Terre) → Port Canaveral

Departs Sep 27, 2026 from Port Canaveral, Florida

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$1,387

5-night caribbean cruise

$419

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Oct 03, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Galveston → Costa Maya → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Oct 03, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

Up to 4 deals including Avoya Exclusives

Avoya Exclusive Rate

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Inside From

$419

7-night caribbean cruise

$1,090

Royal Caribbean – Icon of the Seas

4.7 (10)

Date:

Oct 10, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Miami → Saint Thomas → San Juan → Perfect Day At Cococay → Miami

Departs Oct 10, 2026 from Miami, Florida

Up to 5 deals including Avoya Exclusives

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Inside From

$1,090

5-night caribbean cruise

$1,345

Royal Caribbean – Radiance of the Seas

4.4 (110)

Date:

Oct 10, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Tampa → Costa Maya → Cozumel → Tampa

Departs Oct 10, 2026 from Tampa, Florida

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Inside From

$1,345

5-night caribbean cruise

$617

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Oct 12, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Galveston → Costa Maya → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Oct 12, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

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Inside From

$617

4-night caribbean cruise

$677

Royal Caribbean – Radiance of the Seas

4.4 (110)

Date:

Oct 15, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Tampa → Cozumel → Tampa

Departs Oct 15, 2026 from Tampa, Florida

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$677

5-night bahamas cruise

$378

Royal Caribbean – Freedom of the Seas

4.6 (372)

Date:

Oct 17, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Miami → Perfect Day At Cococay → Nassau → Miami

Departs Oct 17, 2026 from Miami, Florida

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$378

5-night caribbean cruise

$482

Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas

4.4 (122)

Date:

Oct 17, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Galveston → Costa Maya → Cozumel → Galveston

Departs Oct 17, 2026 from Galveston, Texas

Up to 4 deals including Avoya Exclusives

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Inside From

$482

7-night caribbean cruise

$699

Royal Caribbean – Harmony of the Seas

4.5 (313)

Date:

Oct 17, 2026 View Other Dates

Ports:

Port Canaveral → Saint Thomas → Perfect Day At Cococay → Nassau → Port Canaveral

Departs Oct 17, 2026 from Port Canaveral, Florida

Up to 5 deals including Avoya Exclusives

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Inside From

$699

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Caribbean Cruises Overview

Sailing the Caribbean onboard a cruise ship is a travel experience complete with turquoise waters, swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, black sand beaches, and even a pink sand beach! The Caribbean consists of a myriad of islands sprinkled all the way from the southern tip of Florida to South America, and cruises to the Caribbean are usually divided into three different regions: Southern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and Eastern Caribbean.

From the sugar plantations of Antigua to the distinct drums of Jamaica, the Caribbean's location has accumulated influences deriving from Europe, Latin America, and Africa, resulting in a diverse and cultural experience for visitors. Snorkel with stingrays, hike through the El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico, visit the cascading waterfall of Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls, watch the sunset atop a Mayan pyramid, and more.

Enjoy the tranquility of the Caribbean from your balcony while watching dolphins swim as you sail between the islands, and once the ship is in port, continue to relax by lying on an exotic beach. More adventurous travelers can kick it up a notch and try snorkeling amongst colorful fish or zip lining over tropical canopies. For the avid scuba diver, there isn't a better place to dive or snorkel than the Cayman and Virgin Islands with their abundance of fish, colored coral reefs, sea anemones, sting rays, and even sights of old ship wrecks to dazzle the enthusiastic swimmers.

The Caribbean consists of an array of exciting destinations including the hustle and bustle of St. Martin, the sea turtles of the Bahamas, the hidden caves of the British Virgin Islands, the flavors of Costa Rica, and the alluring sands of Aruba. Since the islands of the Caribbean are so distinct, the options are endless on how travelers decide to spend their time during the perfect cruise getaway to the Caribbean.

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