Best cruise lines for Caribbean Cruises
The best cruise lines for caribbean cruises as ranked by verified reviews submitted over the past 12 months. This list is continuously updated as we receive new reviews from our members, so be sure to check back often! Note, a minimum of 40 reviews are required to be part of this list.
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Expect a true British cruising experience aboard comfortable, intimate and inviting vessels. Enjoy traditional formal dining or a more relaxed experience in the buffet restaurant. Stay active at the fitness center, lounge by the pool or work on your golf game. Along with afternoon tea, an internet cafe and evening cabaret productions are just some of the highlights onboard...
Since Viking’s ocean ships are small, they can get into lots of ports that the larger ships can’t fit into. This makes them a great line in any region they sail, and the Caribbean is a perfect example of that. Unique Caribbean destinations that Viking visits include Montserrat, Virgin Gorda, and St. Barthelemy. The line visits traditional popular Caribbean ports, too.
Windstar offers an assortment of 6-11 night voyages throughout the Caribbean, many of which depart from ports within the area. Since the line’s vessels are so small, they have access to lesser-visited destinations that larger ships can’t access including Little Bay, Montserrat; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Bequia, Grenadines; and Gustavia, St. Barthelemy.
P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, and the largest cruise company catering to the British market. Their ships are immediately recognizable thanks to the Union Jack painted on the hull. It’s not an all-inclusive line, but gratuities are included in the fare. Passengers who sail with P&O are generally British, and the lowest average age is around 50 except d...
Azamara offers guests the opportunity of a luxury ship experience on ‘island time’ with longer port stays in Caribbean destinations including Grand Cayman, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Bonaire, among others.
These ships can dock in smaller ports, like the mouth of a fjord or Kotor, Montenegro. But you’ll remember the onboard experience as much as the destinations: The line’s spa suites offer direct access to the thermal area, which is considered the finest at sea. Best of all, most itineraries offer a Marina Day, when the crew unfurls a marina complete with a saltwater pool.
Marella Cruises is a distinctly British cruise line, and most passengers who sail with them are from the UK. More is included in the cruise fare than with mainstream American-based lines, such as gratuities and standard alcoholic beverages. Travelers who choose Marella are generally over 50, but during school breaks and summer holiday, more families with young kids can be ...
Celebrity is the perfect choice for those looking to cruise the Caribbean in style and comfort, with exceptional service and dining options, a wide variety of spacious cabin categories, and a plethora of onboard activities and entertainment. The line offers itineraries from quick getaways to longer Caribbean adventures that soak up the beauty and history of each port of ca...
Oceania has two ships that ply the Caribbean waters: Riviera and Sirena. Because of the ships’ smaller sizes, they can visit smaller and more off-the-beaten-path destinations in the region. Along with popular, sought-after ports, more unique calls that Oceania visits in the Caribbean include St. Vincent, Guadeloupe, Dominica, and St. Barthelemy.
Caribbean sailings on Cunard generally start in New York and are at least 12nights long. The line sails to popular ports in this area including Aruba, Antigua, Barbados, Bonaire, St Lucia, Bahamas, French Guiana, the Cayman Islands, and more.
