Caribbean cruises
Island-hop turquoise water from Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
What it’s like
Welcome to Caribbean cruising. You unpack once and visit multiple islands. It is an easy way to see the tropics without planning every hotel and flight.
Ships sail year-round from Florida ports. You spend your days swimming in warm water, exploring historic towns, and eating meals included in your fare.
What to expect
- Mandatory safety drill before the ship departs on the first day.
- Daily schedule delivered to your cabin detailing shows, trivia, and dining times.
- Buffet and main dining room meals included, with specialty restaurants costing extra.
- Tender boats required to reach shore at ports without deep-water docks.
- Automatic daily service gratuities charged to your onboard account.
Typical ports of call
Nassau, Bahamas
Walk to Queen's Staircase or swim at Cable Beach.
Cozumel, Mexico
Snorkel the coral reefs or visit Mayan ruins.
George Town, Cayman Islands
Stand in shallow water with stingrays at Stingray City.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Climb up the cascading tiers of Dunn's River Falls.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Watch airplanes fly right over Maho Beach.
Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Ride the Skyride to Paradise Point for sweeping views.
Every itinerary is different — check the ports on the sailing you pick.
Who sails here
Fun, casual atmosphere with plenty of onboard activities.
Large ships featuring Broadway shows, surf simulators, and waterslides.
Flexible dining times and a relaxed dress code.
Upscale, quieter environment geared toward adults.
Traditional cruising focused on enrichment and good dining.
Huginn’s tips
- Book shore excursions independently to save money, but always return to the ship well before departure time.
- Hurricane season runs from June through November, so buy travel insurance that covers weather delays.
- Arrive in your departure city the day before the cruise starts to avoid missing the ship due to flight delays.
- Drink packages can save money, but only if you plan to drink multiple sodas or alcoholic beverages every day.
What to pack
- US passport valid for six months past your return
- Swimsuits and cover-ups
- Casual daytime clothes and one or two nicer outfits for dinn
- Reef-safe sunscreen and sunglasses
- Motion sickness remedies
- Reusable water bottle
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Facts and photos from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA), maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.