Are you looking for unforgettable Caribbean cruises? Here are 20 of the best island hopping cruises for 2018.
Remember back in the day when it seemed that Caribbean cruises were designed with retirees in mind? I can remember seeing photos of seniors in Bermuda shorts, laying on the deck and soaking up the sun with white hats on their heads and aviator shades covering their eyes.
Well, those days are long gone, never to return. Fast forward to this time, when Caribbean cruises are the best type of vacation to have, no matter your age. Cruises are full of people from babies to centenarians and everyone in between. If you’re single and looking; single and not looking; married; engaged; divorced or a family trying to figure out how to spend your next vacation, a cruise to the Caribbean is the best bet for an unforgettable Caribbean getaway.
Cruising is one of the most affordable ways to experience the Caribbean. You are provided that unique opportunity to sail the Caribbean Sea and visit several of the most beautiful islands in the world on one trip! There is also the added benefit of paying one price for the room, unlimited meals and endless entertainment and activities!
There are many cruise companies which provide you with hundreds (maybe thousands) of options that you can select to create a cruise that’s perfect for your needs. I’ve been looking at cruises for the past few months and I’ve seen some tempting offers from the major lines such as Norwegian, Carnival and Princess. My preference for this cruise is one that departs from Florida, preferably Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
Best Caribbean Cruises 2018
Here’s my pick of the most unforgettable Caribbean cruises for 2018. These suggestions cover the length and breadth of the Caribbean from the Bahamas and right away round to Mexico. You can choose a southern Caribbean cruise, an eastern Caribbean cruise or a western Caribbean cruise. Then in addition to these itineraries, you can customise your cruise with shore activities such as island tours, museum visits, snorkelling, horseback riding and picnics on the beach.
I have also included 2018 Caribbean cruises on both small and large vessels to suit a range of tastes. The larger vessels carry more people and are generally more active, whilst the smaller cruises are more intimate.
1. 7 Day Eastern Caribbean From Miami, Florida
Cruise Line: Norwegian
Boat: Norwegian Escape
Itinerary: Embark Miami (Florida); St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands); Tortola (British Virgin Islands); Nassau (Bahamas); Disembark Miami (Florida)
2. 6 Day Western Caribbean From New Orleans, Louisiana
Cruise Line: Carnival
Boat: Carnival Dream
Itinerary: Embark New Orleans (Louisiana); Costa Maya (Mexico); Belize; Cozumel (Mexico); Disembark New Orleans (Louisiana)
3. 5 Day Western Caribbean Getaway from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cruise Line: Princess
Boat: Crown Princess
Itinerary: Embark Fort Lauderdale (Florida); Roatan (Honduras); Cozumel (Mexico); Disembark Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
4. 14 Day Exotic Caribbean In-Depth
Cruise Line: Seabourn
Ship: Seabourn Odyssey
Itinerary: Embark Bridgetown (Barbados); Mayreau (Grenadines); Roseau (Dominica); Guadeloupe; St. Bart’s; Basseterre (St. Kitts); Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands) St. Maarten; Basseterre (St. Kitts); Anguilla; St John’s (Antigua & Barbuda); Guadeloupe; Fort-de-France (Martinique); Kingstown (St. Vincent & the Grenadines); Disembark Barbados.
5. 7 Day Eastern Caribbean From Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cruise Line: Princess
Ship: Caribbean Princess
Itinerary: Embark Fort Lauderdale (Florida); Princess Cays (Bahamas); St. Maarten; St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands); Amber Cove (Dominican Republic); Disembark Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
