Caribbean Cruise Guide

So you want to go on a Caribbean Cruise.  Good choice!  But where exactly in the caribbean would you like to go?  Here is an excellent caribbean cruise guide to help you choose the cruise of a lifetime to the Caribbean.

Title: Caribbean Cruise Guide

Author: Jonathan Medcalfe

Article:
Comprising of around 50 islands (750 if you count the
archipelago of the Bahamas), the Caribbean is a real treasure
trove when it comes to cruising. A rich variety of vistas,
people and places await, along with swaying palms and idyllic
beaches of golden sand. The network of islands in the Caribbean
is in fact so extensive that it is possible to book several
Caribbean cruises and avoid going to the same islands twice!

There are four basic Caribbean cruise routes used by cruise
operators:

Western Caribbean Cruise Route - Departing from seaports in
Texas, Louisiana and Florida, the Western Route takes in the
Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the island of Cozumel, the Cayman
Islands, Jamaica, and any number of islands off the coasts of
Honduras and Belize.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise Route - One of the most popular
Caribbean cruise routes, the Eastern Route typically departs
from Florida and other seaports along the eastern seaboard of
the United States. The route calls on destinations such as Key
West, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands the Virgin Islands
(including St. Thomas and St. Croix), and Puerto Rico.

Southern Caribbean Cruise Route - This route normally commences
at San Juan in Puerto Rico, and takes in many possible
destinations along the Lesser Antilles and the Netherlands
Antilles as far west as Aruba.

Exotic/Long-duration Caribbean Cruise Route - This route takes
in any/all of the above destinations, and can sometimes end in a
different place to where the cruise started.

Given this broad assortment of destinations available in the
Caribbean, it can be a bit overwhelming when trying to make that
crucial decision on which islands to fit into your itinerary.
After all, you don't want to miss out on some true Caribbean
gems, do you? So, whether you're planning a short vacation or a
longer cruise break away from home, here is a selection of
'must-sees' & 'must-dos' on your Caribbean adventure.

St Croix (Virgin Islands) - Take a night kayak trip in Salt
River National Park and visit the first landing site of
Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World.

Grenada - Although ravaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Grenada is
still well worth a visit for its scuba diving. You can explore
the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean here and see an
underwater volcano.

St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) - The Cinnamon Bay National Park
offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. You can see a wealth
of underwater life in the shallow waters around St. Thomas.

Jamaica - Why not try your hand at bamboo rafting in Montego Bay?

Puerto Rico - No Caribbean cruise would be complete without a
visit to the world famous Condado Beach on the island of Puerto
Rico.

Aruba - Want to find Caribbean paradise? How about relaxing on
one of the 365 beaches that surround the Dutch island of Aruba.

St Kitts - Swim with the turtles in the waters around St Kitts
and then relax on the pink sand beaches on this beautiful island.

Good luck with planning your trip and happy cruising.

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And what about Barbados, Curacao, Sint Maarten, Dominca, Guadeloupe, Sint Croix… and others?  That's on the itinerary for your next Caribbean Cruise!