The video must have given you a vivid view of the Caribbean cruises. Now visit the
Caribbean islands and experience the thrill yourself.
Of all the regions in all the world, the
Eastern Caribbean offers the most choice for cruising. Nearly every cruise
line, major or minor, offers some type of itinerary that either concentrates on
the region or at least touches a port or two. Voyages not only depart from the
region's major jumping-off points (Miami and Ft. Lauderdale's Port Everglades)
but also other East Coast ports ranging from New York City to Charleston. You
can even cruise to or from Europe -- during seasonal repositionings in spring
and fall.
Is time an issue? Eastern Caribbean trips range from perfect-weekend, three- or four-night jaunts to 10 nights and beyond. And, finally, travelers can choose cruises that represent all budget ranges, from "cheap cheap cheap" to ultra luxury (and moderate in between).
Is time an issue? Eastern Caribbean trips range from perfect-weekend, three- or four-night jaunts to 10 nights and beyond. And, finally, travelers can choose cruises that represent all budget ranges, from "cheap cheap cheap" to ultra luxury (and moderate in between).
These days, veteran Caribbean visitors may yawn at the
thought of yet another call at an Eastern Caribbean stalwart like St. Thomas,
St. Maarten or Nassau for the same reason that this region is a first-rate
choice for first-time cruisers. That's because these ports-of-call, which also
include San Juan, are among the Caribbean's most tourist developed. There are
plenty of well-organized activities, from duty-free shopping to watersports to
tours of historic sites -- and, in many cases, a visit to these destinations
may not feel all that exotically Caribbean. Don't be fooled, however; an effort
to look beyond the obvious will reveal lots of surprises, from desolated
beaches to hip restaurants.
Best Time To Go
"High" season in the Eastern Caribbean typically begins in December and runs through April, luring numerous "snowbirds" who want to flee winter in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Some cruise lines offers warm weather cruising to the Caribbean, which is an increasingly family oriented summer destination. And while many cruse lines then deploy ships to other destinations for warmer weather cruising, some stay put, offering year-round itineraries.
The only major difference between winter and summer in the Eastern Caribbean is a slightly warmer clime -- but it's not as searingly hot in summer as you might expect. Another tip for summer and fall travelers: The wamer months are when cruise lines offer the best bargains. We must include a caveat, however: Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30 and, particularly in the traditionally oh-so-busy months (for storms) of August, September and October, storms can wreak havoc with your cruise vacation.
Choosing An Itinerary
Choosing an itinerary is pretty easy if you're just shopping for islands in the Eastern Caribbean -- there's little of the exotic here. Most ships visit the mainstream ports -- the U.S. Virgin Islands' St. Thomas, for one. St. Maarten's another. Tortola, the biggest British Virgin Island, is increasingly popular. San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital city, is not only a daytripping port, it also serves as a jumping-off spot for ship embarkations.
More challenging in planning your cruise is determining your embarkation port and your cruise length; these are only complicated because there are so many options from which to choose.
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"High" season in the Eastern Caribbean typically begins in December and runs through April, luring numerous "snowbirds" who want to flee winter in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Some cruise lines offers warm weather cruising to the Caribbean, which is an increasingly family oriented summer destination. And while many cruse lines then deploy ships to other destinations for warmer weather cruising, some stay put, offering year-round itineraries.
The only major difference between winter and summer in the Eastern Caribbean is a slightly warmer clime -- but it's not as searingly hot in summer as you might expect. Another tip for summer and fall travelers: The wamer months are when cruise lines offer the best bargains. We must include a caveat, however: Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30 and, particularly in the traditionally oh-so-busy months (for storms) of August, September and October, storms can wreak havoc with your cruise vacation.
Choosing An Itinerary
Choosing an itinerary is pretty easy if you're just shopping for islands in the Eastern Caribbean -- there's little of the exotic here. Most ships visit the mainstream ports -- the U.S. Virgin Islands' St. Thomas, for one. St. Maarten's another. Tortola, the biggest British Virgin Island, is increasingly popular. San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital city, is not only a daytripping port, it also serves as a jumping-off spot for ship embarkations.
More challenging in planning your cruise is determining your embarkation port and your cruise length; these are only complicated because there are so many options from which to choose.
What To Know Before You Go
A Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is an experience you'll
never forget. And we want to help you get the very most out of every moment.
So we've put together a few basic tips and guidelines to make sure you've got
everything you need for your upcoming adventure.
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Caribbean cruises
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