The Caribbean is the world's most-cruised region. More than 30 million passengers a year sail here — and for good reason. The combination of short flights from US population centers, predictable warm-water weather most of the year, and a chain of mature port destinations from the Bahamas down to Aruba makes Caribbean cruising the entry point for most first-time cruisers and the repeat playground for veterans.

Itineraries break into three corridors: the Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Belize, Honduras, Jamaica, Grand Cayman), the Eastern Caribbean (Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Maarten), and the Southern Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, the Windward Islands). Each runs primarily out of different Florida ports, so the corridor you pick often determines which homeport you fly into.

When to book: shoulder months (April–May, late August–November) offer the best fare-to-weather ratio. Peak holidays (Christmas, New Year, Spring Break) command 30–50% premium pricing. Hurricane season runs June through November, with peak risk August–October — most lines refund or reroute if a storm threatens, but build a few flexible days into your travel plans regardless.

Countries & destinations in Caribbean

Browse the 22 countries and destinations covered in this region. Click through for cruise-specific details, ports, lines, and best times.

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