Best Caribbean Cruises

Several cruise companies sail to the Caribbean, including Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Seabourn and Windstar. But, which one should you choose? We're providing two different articles giving different perspectives on which are the best cruises to the Caribbean.

What is the Best Caribbean Cruise Line and Route?
By John A Wright

Caribbean cruises are all the rage these days. When you consider the range of amenities and facilities, the varied ports of call, and the range of activities on offer, Caribbean cruises are pretty good value. They offer much more than any one Caribbean resort can offer, and can be great fun no matter what the weather is like. Modern cruise liners are huge and can usually handle rough weather in stride without the passengers on board even noticing. The popularity of Caribbean cruises has resulted in several cruise lines operating in the region, as well as several different routes to choose from. So how do you decide which cruise line and route?

Firstly, let us take a look at the Caribbean cruise lines on offer. The big names are Royal Caribbean, Princess and Norwegian, and it makes sense to look at these three first. They have made their names based on their reputation of reliability, service and range of amenities, services, activities and routes.

The pick of the above would have to be Royal Caribbean. They have the largest and most modern fleet of cruise ships in the Caribbean, and, despite normal fares being a tad expensive, have some surprisingly cheap Caribbean cruise package deals especially in the off season. However if you are planning your vacation for a high season, book well in advance as Royal Caribbean is often sold out months beforehand. Norwegian is also a great cruise line and a little cheaper than Royal Caribbean, while Princess is another good option for those looking for a deal. There are several other Caribbean cruise operations that work on theme-based cruises, such as Celebrity, which may suit certain travelers' tastes.

Now, on to Caribbean cruise routes. Generally cruises take place in a certain area of the Caribbean, visiting the ports of call particular to that region. Basically, the Caribbean Sea can be divided into Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern areas. Depending on the length of the cruise, one or a few of these regions can be explored.

There are also cruises just to one destination, such as Bermuda or the Bahamas (both of which are technically not actually part of the Caribbean, but close enough!). Personally, I think the Eastern and Southern routes are the most interesting. The Eastern routes usually stop in at fantastic places such as Antigua, St Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla, all of which are steeped in history and have the friendliest people. These routes may also take you through the French and Netherlands Antilles, which have their own distinctive cultural atmosphere and magnificent sights. The Southern cruises also take you to magical islands such as Trinidad, Tobago, Curacao, Aruba, Barbados and Bonaire. Those with enough time and money can easily combine these two regions into one cruise, seeing what I consider to be the best of what the Caribbean has to offer!

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Caribbean Cruise Lines
By Kristy Annely

With the manifold increase in the volume of sea travel these days, shipping companies are attracting tourists with newer kinds of cruise lines. And the best thing about this is that there’s a cruise line for every pocket and taste. Thus, for the high fliers, there’s the luxury line; for the ones who just want to have a taste of cruise life, there’s the budget line; for the daredevils there’s the adventure line; there’s the honeymoon cruise for the lovebirds; and the family cruise for a fun-filled family outing.

In the Caribbean, there are many specialty cruise lines. These lines cater to a varied palette and are rapidly gaining in popularity. The luxury lines are the Royal Caribbean International and the Yachts of Seabourn. These ships are the ultimate in luxury, with plush suites and private balconies, spas and beauty salons, a choice of gourmet cuisine, on-board shopping, an enviable array of entertainment options, and other social activities. But the biggest draw of luxury cruise lines is the intimate atmosphere they provide, where you enjoy exclusive attention. A few luxury liners, like Windstar’s Wind Spirit and a few ships from Seadream Yacht Club, offer cruises to off-the-beaten-track places such as British Virgin Island’s Jost Van Dyke and St. John in the eastern Caribbean. Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has trips to Water Island, Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke for adventurous souls.

Families would definitely prefer the trips that take them to St. Maarten, San Juan, Tortola and St. Thomas. What with snorkeling, the underwater observatory tower at St. Thomas, swimming and the Butterfly Farm at St. Maarten, these are trips which will be ideal for the little ones. The honeymooners need not mope, for amidst the numerous Caribbean cruise lines, there are the sunset tours that are offered by almost every cruise company. These are intimate little packages with very few crowds and loads of privacy. Amidst the other special Caribbean cruise lines, the Wedding Cruises are another popular lot. Here you get to celebrate the special day in your life onboard with your fellow travelers, the setting sun and the glimmering waters as the backdrop.

The Caribbean cruise lines come in all sizes, styles and budgets. This is the main reason why they have been able garner such a sizeable seafaring clientele.

Caribbean Cruises provides detailed information about Caribbean cruises, Caribbean cruise deals, Caribbean cruise lines, luxury Caribbean cruises and more. Caribbean Cruises is the sister site of Working On Cruise Ships.

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