Embark on a Caribbean Cruise and experience a paradise of sun-kissed beaches and turquoise waters
The Caribbean is calling with its turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultures. A Caribbean cruise puts you right in the middle of this tropical paradise’s magic, offering an unforgettable experience that is a colourful mix of relaxation, adventure, and indulgence. Lose yourself in the rhythm of the Caribbean, dancing to the infectious beats of calypso and reggae and savour the flavours of local cuisines bursting with tropical ingredients.
Your luxurious cruise ship will serve as your home base, whisking you away to sparkling islands, each with its own breathtaking allure. From St. Maarten’s pulsating nightlife to Dominica’s secluded charm, each island offers something unique. Explore ancient Mayan ruins in Cozumel, snorkel the coral reefs teeming with life in Barbados, or unwind on the sugar-soft sands of Grand Cayman.
Beyond the breathtaking destinations, your cruise ship transforms into a world of fun and entertainment.
Dive into refreshing pools or soak up the sun on spacious decks. In the evenings, be dazzled by Broadway-calibre shows, try your luck at the casino, or dance the night away under the Caribbean sky.
A Caribbean cruise is also a treat for your taste buds. Savour the freshest seafood caught in crystal-clear waters and indulge in the many culinary delights on board, showcasing a world of flavours.
Let the gentle ocean breeze carry your worries away. Disconnect from the daily grind to reconnect with yourself while you watch the sunrise from the deck, count the endless stars that rise across the horizon, or simply curl up with a good book in a secluded corner.
Snorkel or dive in breathtaking coral reefs, visit historic forts, and unwind on palm-fringed beaches lined with swaying coconut trees. With its warm climate, azure waters, and many activities and adventures, the Caribbean offers an unforgettable cruise experience that will rejuvenate and captivate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to cruise the Caribbean?
The best time for a Caribbean cruise is December to April. The weather is dry, sunny, and clear on most days. The ideal cruising conditions of mild temperatures and calm waters typically last throughout winter and spring, making it the prime Caribbean sailing season and traveller-friendly.
What months to avoid Caribbean cruises?
The worst months to cruise the Caribbean are generally during the peak hurricane season. This period lasts from August to October. During these months, the Caribbean region is more prone to hurricanes, leading to rough seas, poor weather conditions, and potential itinerary disruptions for cruises.
What to pack for a Caribbean cruise?
Pack 2-3 swimsuits for lounging by the pool or exploring crystal-clear waters. Throw in lightweight cover-ups, a sun hat, and sunglasses for ultimate sun protection.
Pack comfortable walking shoes for exploring charming towns and scenic trails. Consider water shoes for rocky beaches or adventurous excursions. Pack casual clothing like shorts, t-shirts, sundresses, and breathable pants for island hopping.
Most cruises have casual evenings and a few formal nights. For these occasions, pack a couple of dressier outfits, such as cocktail dresses, slacks, and button-down shirts.
Remember your travel essentials, such as passports, medications, and a refillable water bottle. To stay comfortable, pack sunscreen, aloe vera, and insect repellent. A light sweater or jacket can come in handy for air-conditioned spaces onboard. Bring a beach bag to carry your essentials to shore.
Bonus Tip: Remember, most cruise lines offer laundry services onboard. Pack light and mix-and-match outfits to maximise your wardrobe options without overloading your suitcase.
Ports you might visit
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, close to Puerto Plata, Amber Cove’s natural rugged landscape is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, while the serene coastline carries a...
Antigua
Famously dusted with pristine white sands and pulsating to the rhythm of steel drums, Antigua is a real Caribbean treat. From the bustling little port of St. Johns, take an excursion across the rolling countryside to Shirley Heights, a fortress dominating the entry to English Harbour, and historic Nelson's dockyard. Today the warehouses are filled with shops and restaurants, and the sails belong to international yachts.
Aruba
These cruises offer as much flexibility as you like, allowing you to create your own holiday. So, choose simply to cruise only leaving you to arrange travel to and from the ship. Perfect if you want to explore your country of embarkation or disembarkation a little more. Or, leave everything to us. For a competitive supplement, we'll arrange all your flights and transfers so you can relax and look forward to your holiday. If you are intending on travelling independently in order to visit relatives or explore a destination in more depth, we can still take care of your flight arrangements.
Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis
If you have ever dreamt of the classic Caribbean island, chances are it looked a lot like St. Kitts cruise port. You will recognise that mixture of deserted beaches, sleepy villages, lush rainforest greenery and sugarcane fields and maybe even the mini-mountain range with a dormant volcano in its midst.
Bonaire
Acclaimed by diving enthusiasts for the teeming reefs of its Marine Park, Bonaire is the most preserved of the Caribbean ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao). Bonaire is splashed with natural colour inland too, a coral-tinted beach can be found south of the port at Kralendijk, whose sands are pastel pink, while bolder shades adorn thousands of resident flamingos.
Bridgetown, Barbados
Sample the unique British flavour as you stroll through historic Bridgetown, also referred to as Little England and enjoy Bridgetown's unique combination of colonial tradition and Caribbean vibrancy. Barbados is an island where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. White sandy beaches stretch for miles while snorkelling and sailing are some of the world-class water sports on offer.
Carambola Beach, Saint Kitts and Nevis
A classic golden arc of sugary sand at South Friar’s Bay, Carambola is home to the island’s most luxurious beach clubs and restaurants. Umbrellas, loungers and optional water sports abound for those so inclined. Otherwise St. Kitts has other attractions, including a number of lovingly preserved plantation great houses, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brimstone Hill Fortress and a scenic narrow gauge sugarcane railway.
Cartagena, Colombia
he Spanish founded Cartagena, officially known as Cartagena de Indias, in 1533. The city rapidly became a thriving commercial port, where precious stones and minerals from the New World awaited shipment back to Spain
Castries, Saint Lucia
St. Lucia is the sort of island that travelers to the Caribbean dream about--a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. The Atlantic Ocean kisses its eastern shore, while the beaches of the west coast owe their beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea. St. Lucia seems like an island plucked from the South Pacific and set down in the Caribbean. Its dramatic twin coastal peaks, the Pitons, soar 2,500 feet up from the sea, sheltering magnificent rain forests where wild orchids, giant ferns, and birds of paradise flourish.
Charlotteville, Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad’s “little sister” Tobago welcomes you with a lovely fishing village set on a curve of beach on Man-o-war Bay. The town was founded in 1633, to serve the area’s slavery-enabled sugar production. Today fishing is the main business. Even by Caribbean standards, it is a sleepy place, where most visitors arrive to bask in the laid-back atmosphere, and swim, snorkel or dive in the surrounding waters.
Curacao
The largest island in the Dutch Antilles, Curacao is home to more than 50 nationalities so has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its lovely capital and cruise port, Willemstad, is full of Dutch and Spanish Colonial architecture.
The two sides of the city are divided by Santa Anna Bay, a narrow channel flanked by pastel-tinted, gabled houses and spanned by the spectacular swing-aside Queen Emma pontoon bridge. On one side you will find the 18th century Fort Amsterdam and Breederstraat, gateway to Willemstad's main shopping and restaurant district.
Dominica
Dominica is one of the Caribbean's most unspoiled destinations. Lush and mountainous, its rich rainforest embraces rare bird species, crater lakes, tumbling cascades which include the Trafalgar Falls, beautiful grottoes and hot springs. Divers will adore the teeming reefs and underwater fumaroles. It really is a natural paradise.
Fort-De-France, Martinique
Fort-de-France, Martinique's capital, with its narrow streets and iron grill-worked balconies, brings to mind New Orleans or Nice. This distinctly French island is a full-fledged department of France, with members in parliament and the senate. Naturally, everyone speaks French, as well as a rapid-fire Creole. The island features a varied landscape, from quiet beaches to lush rain forest to imposing Mont Pelee. Not surprisingly, the shopping in Fort-de-France has a decidedly Gallic flair. Bienvenue to this bit of France in the Caribbean.
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
The Madeira Archipelago, consisting of the islands Madeira, Porto Santo and Desertas, is situated in the Atlantic, about 400 miles from the African coast and 560 miles from Lisbon. Discovered by the Portuguese in 1419, Madeira, the largest of the islands, became of great importance to Portugal for its sugar production and later on for the cultivation of wine.
Grand Cayman
For those in search of the sun, sea, sand and snorkeling, Grand Cayman is a perfect find. Stretch out on soft, white beaches, or immerse yourself in a discovery of varied tropical marine life.
Grand Turk, Turk & Caicos Islands
Forming a British Overseas Territory, this archipelago consists of around 40 low-lying islands southeast of the Bahamas. Grand Turk is the second most populated, even at scarcely seven square miles.
Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Smallest of the four main British Virgin Islands, Jost van Dyke takes its name from a 17th-century Dutch pirate who was among the BVI’s first European settlers. Just three square miles in size, this rugged island remains largely unspoiled — perfect for lazing on one of its pristine white-sand beaches like White Bay, consistently ranked among the finest in the Virgin Islands. Weather permitting, your Seabourn captain will anchor at Great Harbour on the island’s southern coast, the idyllic place to deploy the ship’s marina for a day of play in the warm Caribbean waters.
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
All our cruises to the Bahamas feature a whole day visit to Great Stirrup Cay, our idyllic island paradise reserved just for our guests. Stroll along soft, white-sand beaches and enjoy the many activities we have to offer.
Grenada
Sailors through the centuries have rated it one of the worlds prettiest harbours and it is hard to disagree. Horseshoe-shaped and set in a volcanic crater, Grenadas capital and cruise port St Georges is flanked by two forts, with colourful French colonial style buildings ranged along the front. It is the perfect entrance to one of the Caribbean's most scenic islands. Only 12 miles by 21, it is awash with waterfalls, mountain valleys, rainforests, lakes and volcanic craters. The beaches are to die for, especially Grand Anse - a two-mile stretch of pure white sand just around the bay from St Georges.
Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy
Tiny St. Barts, as it is commonly called, lies 125 miles northwest of the French island of Guadeloupe, of which it is a dependency. Its geographic features include steep, green, once-active volcano hills, deep valleys, and beautiful beaches. Founded by the French, ceded to Sweden then returned to France, the toy-scaled capital of Gustavia is built around the harbor on the island's southwest coast.
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
A picture-perfect crescent of shining beach awaits your footprints, curving for more than two miles around a candy-blue bay. Snorkel the clear waters, play with docile stingrays, walk the undeveloped island adding migratory birds to your life-list, enjoy horseback riding in the surf.
Harvest Caye, Belize
Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. With diverse ecology consisting of jungles, rainforests, swamps, coral reefs and so on, you will find solace and adventure in Harvest Caye's stunning landscape.
Isla Catalina, Dominican Republic
Isla Santa Catalina is the smallest of a three-island archipelago tucked into the curve of the Isthmus of Panama in the Caribbean Sea. The islands belong to Colombia. Santa Catalina is completely unspoiled, connected to the larger Providencia Island by a 100-meter footbridge.
Kingstown, St. Vincent
St Vincent is one of 32 islands that make up St Vincent and the Grenadines, an idyllic archipelago with stunning white sandy beaches and beautiful blue waters, it's a perfect place to relax and take in the Caribbean atmosphere. The island's capital - Kingstown - is a more lively place to explore, with pretty cobbled streets.
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Discovered in 1499 by an expedition led by Amerigo Vespucci, Bonaire has quite a varied history. Indian drawings, which can be seen today in several places, depict life and events which took place centuries before the island's discovery by Europeans.
La Romana, Dominican Republic
On the Dominican Republic’s Caribbean coast, the city of La Romana offers a choice of paradise beaches. White sand, emerald palms and azure waters are easy to find–as is fantastic food, served at the many local eateries.
Marigot, St. Martin
Tucked beside a lovely cove on the French side of this Dutch/French island, Marigot’s streets are lined with boutiques and shops displaying the filigree ironwork and striped awnings of a Riviera village.
Martinique
Martinique, one of the Lesser Antilles, is a chic, beautiful and beguiling island that offers a taste of France deep in the heart of the Caribbean. It also possesses an endearing West Indian warmth in its personality and a special Caribbean spice in its music, dance and cuisine.Martinique's capital, Fort-de-France, is a neat and colourful town that boasts a scaled down replica of Paris' Sacre Coeur, as well as a memorial to the island's most famous local daughter - Napoleon's 'Not tonight' empress - Josephine.Catch a ferry from the seafront and cruise across the magnificent bay to a clutch of superb beaches. Or visit Mont Pelée to see the site of the worst ever volcanic eruption in the Caribbean - then cool off with local rum punch!
Miami
Miami's amazing medley of cultures and flashy urban settings makes it a scene to be seen. Visit the trendy Art Deco district of South Beach, Calle Ocho in Little Havana, the super-upscale neighborhoods of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables and the unique ecosystem of the Everglades.
Montego Bay
Jamaica's second largest city, Mobay as it is called locally, is also the country's tourism capital with superb beaches, friendly locals and delicious Caribbean cuisine.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios is named for eight rivers,' and some of them may just provide your fondest memories. Dunn's River is home to Dunn's River Falls, one of Jamaica's favourite tourist spots. This spectacular 200-yard-long and 55-feet-high waterfall cuts through a dense emerald forest in a series of terraces and lagoons towards a white-sand beach. The Martha Brae meanwhile is the setting for many a leisurely bamboo raft trip.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Colorful Wilhelminastraat is lined with typical Aruban buildings of the Dutch Colonial style, and plenty of shops offering duty-free goods.
Orlando
This is the place to shuttle from one exciting port to the next. Visit nearby Kennedy Space Centre for a day of inspiring and educational exhibits. Amuse yourself at any one of the world-class theme parks. Or spend the day watching for alligators from an airboat.
Philipsburg
What a setting - perched on a narrow strip of land between clear Caribbean Sea and the Great Salt Pond. This Caribbean gem is all about choice. From Phillipsburg stroll along the inland salt lake or head for the gorgeous city beach. Search the quaint clothes boutiques or browse for duty-free bargains. It's entirely up to you.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Since 2010, Sint Maarten has been a constituent country within the kingdom of The Netherlands. It comprises the “Dutch Side” of the island of Saint-Martin, the other half being a French overseas territory. Philipsburg is its capital and a busy deep-water port city. It is a popular port for cruise ships, and consequently boasts a thriving duty-free shopping community, a range of resorts and villas, and numerous leisure and sightseeing activities, as well as a well-served airport.
Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe’s de facto capital is located near the narrow isthmus connecting the butterfly-shaped island’s two wings. Grand Terre is the larger wing, fringed with the sort of beaches that bring visitors to the Caribbean. The museum of Saint-John Perse is housed in an intact colonial-era mansion, and is dedicated to the Nobel Laureate Alexis Léger, whose nom de plume was St-John Perse.
Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Bequia’s Admiralty Bay is a favorite yachtsman’s anchorage. They ferry ashore to join the friendly, low-key locals “under the almond tree,” the chosen meeting place. Stroll along the Belmont Walkway to the Gingerbread for homemade nutmeg ice cream, or Frangipani, run by the daughter of a former prime minister. Continue to lovely, golden Princess Margaret Beach, or round the bend to Lower Bay.
Port Royal, Jamaica
Historic Port Royal sits on the tip of an 18-mile-long sandbar extending from the mouth of Kingston Harbour in southern Jamaica. As quiet as life is there today, it is hard to believe that this sleepy fishing village was once the pirate capital of the Caribbean
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high.
Punta Cana
Located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic near La Romana, Punta Cana truly is paradise. Perfectly clear turquoise waters, expansive beaches and awe-inspiring lagoons intertwine with an abundance of dining, shopping and cultural activities - offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Road Town, Tortola (BVI)
Tortola is the business and touristic centre of the British Virgin Islands. The island has all the elements of an ideal Caribbean playground: dozens of soft sand beaches, clear water and hidden coves, a wealth of touristic infrastructure from rental cars and scooters to motor launches and sailing yachts.
Roatán (Bay Islands), Honduras
Beautiful and unspoiled, Roatán is a peaceful, eco-tourist's dream, just 30 miles off the coast of Honduras.
Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
This is the island’s yachting center, quieter and less crowded than the main port of Castries. You can visit the island’s “drive-in” volcano at Soufriere, view the iconic peaks of the Pitons or perhaps snorkel at Pigeon Island, one of Jacques Cousteau’s favorite dive spots.
Roseau, Dominica
The Caribbean's verdant 'Nature Island' has resolved not to succumb to the high-rise hotels and casino culture that predominate on some other islands. The tiny nation is determined to thrive on its natural resources, which are many and attractive. Water is one, and the island does export delicious mineral water throughout the area.
Saint Georges, Grenada
The island of Grenada rises up from the Caribbean in steep, green, volcanic mountains. Sheer cliffs and sandy beaches alternate as you proceed along the coast, and the rainforest interior boasts of crater lakes, natural springs and waterfalls. St. George's, Grenada's capital has long enjoyed the reputation of being the most picturesque harbor in the Caribbean. Founded by the French in 1732, the town retains many elements of its Gaelic heritage, particularly in the architecture along Market Square and the Esplanade.
Saint Pierre, Martinique
Founded in 1635 as one of the first French trading posts in the Caribbean, Saint-Pierre was inundated and destroyed by floodwaters from a hurricane in 1780. It was rebuilt and grew rich on the profits of sugar and rum to become a financial and cultural capital renowned as ‘The Paris of the Caribbean.’
San Juan
Dating back to 1521, El Viejo San Juan - or Old San Juan - is not only the most attractive part of the Puerto Rican capital but it is also one of the most fascinating historic areas in the whole Caribbean. Best of all, you can walk there from San Juans cruise port.
The narrow, cobblestone streets are lined with 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial houses, with plants trailing from wrought-iron balconies. These give some welcome shade from the ever-shining sun as you make your way to the 16th century fortress, El Morro, still seemingly on guard against invaders from the sea.
Santa Marta, Colombia
Santa Marta curves around a beautiful bay on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Madre de Santa Marta range can be glimpsed from the beach on clear days.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s capital is the largest city by population in the Caribbean region. It is also the oldest continuously occupied European city in the Americas. It was founded in 1496 by Bartolomeo Columbus, and named La Nueva Isabel after his royal Spanish patron.
Sopers Hole (Frenchmans Cay), BVI
This snug harbor at the West End of Tortola is the classic Caribbean yacht haven, tucked between the high ground of West End on one side and Frenchman’s Cay on the other. It was a notorious den for pirates in the past, who used the high ground to watch for naval ships or potential victims
St Kitts
Its capital may be French in name, but St Kitts, along with neighbouring Nevis, is actually the Caribbean's oldest British colony. We stop at beautiful Basseterre, whose Georgian centrepiece is the Circus, modelled on Piccadilly, with its charming Victorian clock. This scenic island looks simply stunning from the Fortress of Brimstone Hill. Volcanic slopes, verdant sugar cane and neighbouring islands are on view.
St Lucia
From the port at Castries, take a trip to the ‘drive-in’ volcano, where the crater bubbles with hot sulphur springs, or the beautiful tropical surroundings of Diamond Botanical Gardens Waterfall and Mineral Baths. For rum lovers, how about a behind-the-scenes tour of a traditional distillery, complete with a chance to taste the island’s famous export!
St Thomas
An island of towering cliffs and mangrove swamp, not to mention one of the most perfect of all Caribbean beaches at heart-shaped Magens Bay. In Charlotte Amalie, named after a Danish princess, discover red brick Fort Christian and Blackbeard Castle - claimed by some to be the pirate's former lookout. Most, however, simply seek out their own bounty in copious duty free stores.
St. Johns, Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua is blessed with an abundance of shining white beaches, and many of these have sprouted top-end resort hotels that engender golf courses and other amenities counted among the best in the Caribbean. A pleasant drive up through farms and tiny villages leads to the commanding fortress on Shirley Heights, from which you can survey the town and the harbor of Nelson’s Dockyard across the island. Once a carenage for British frigates, today it is an enclave of shops and restaurants.
St. Maarten
Perched on a narrow strip of land between the crystal clear Caribbean Sea and the Great Salt Pond, the Caribbean gem Philipsburg is a fabulous setting for a wide array of things to see and experience.
Stroll along the inland salt lake, or head for the gorgeous city beach. Search the quaint clothes boutiques, or browse the stores for duty-free bargains. The choice is yours.
St. Vincent
St Vincent can be found in the Caribbean sea, between Saint Lucia and Grenada. With stunning white sandy beaches and beautiful blue waters, it's a perfect place to relax and take in the Caribbean atmosphere. The island's capital - Kingstown - is a more lively place to explore, with pretty cobbled streets.
Terre-de-Haut, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe
The Iles des Saintes, a tiny cluster of islets off the southern coast of Guadeloupe is what the doctor ordered, if he ordered an unspoiled Caribbean experience. No franchise duty free, no big hotels, no casinos. It is what much of the Caribbean used to be like. Stroll around the little town of Bourg de Saintes. Shop for real French cosmetics from the sidewalk vendors. Grab a seat and a beer and revel in the weather and the pace of the past.
Tortola
Dock at Road Town and explore the many beauties Tortola bestows on her fortunate visitors - ivory sands, aquamarine seas and a gracious welcome. Step into the beautiful world of JR O'Neal Botanic Gardens, blooming with orchids, cacti, palms and heliconia, and then indulge on a lunch of succulent Anegada lobster, papaya and sweet potato pudding. If your taste is for unspoilt beaches, Cane Garden Bay's flawless horseshoe of golden sand is for you.
Trois Ilets, Martinique
Martinique is one of the most colorful and interesting islands in the Caribbean. Trois Ilets lies just across the Bay of Fort-de-France from the capital, on the peninsular arrondissement of Le Marin.
Willemstad
Step off at Willemstad and enjoy your visit to the capital of this former Dutch colony, divided in two by St. Anna Bay, the biggest harbour in the Caribbean. In Punda, the oldest part of the city, discover the beautiful 17th - and 18th-century Dutch-style architecture. Or stop by the floating market, so named because of the vendors who sail by sea from Venezuela each morning to sell their fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood.
