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Destination & Island Guides
Real, expert guidance for every region we sail — best time to visit, typical itinerary length, and what makes each destination worth the trip.
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The Bahamas
Turquoise water and short sailing times make the Bahamas the most popular 3-5 night cruise destination from Florida ports.
Eastern Caribbean
Classic 7-night itineraries visiting St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and San Juan — the most-booked cruise region in the world.
Western Caribbean
Mayan ruins, reef diving, and Grand Cayman's beaches — a culturally rich alternative to the Eastern Caribbean.
Alaska
Glaciers, wildlife, and Inside Passage scenery make Alaska the top choice for cruisers seeking nature over nightlife.
Cozumel
Cozumel is a low-lying island off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula known for some of the clearest water in the Caribbean and world-class reef diving. It's one of the most frequently visited cruise ports in the world, offering a mix of beach clubs, duty-free shopping, and easy access to mainland Mayan history.
Costa Maya
Costa Maya is a purpose-built cruise port on Mexico's remote southern Yucatán coast, developed primarily to serve cruise passengers. It offers a relaxed beach-town atmosphere along with access to some of the region's most significant Mayan archaeological sites.
Roatán
Roatán is the largest of Honduras's Bay Islands and sits along the second-largest barrier reef system in the world, making it a favorite stop for divers and snorkelers. The island combines a laid-back Caribbean atmosphere with lush hills and a variety of beach and wildlife excursions.
Nassau
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and one of the most historic and frequently visited cruise ports in the Caribbean region. It combines colonial-era architecture and downtown shopping with easy access to resort-style beaches and water attractions.
Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands and is known for exceptionally clear water, upscale resorts, and Seven Mile Beach, one of the Caribbean's most celebrated stretches of sand. It's also famous for Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where visitors can interact with wild southern stingrays.
Jamaica
Jamaica is a mountainous, culturally rich island best known among cruisers for the port towns of Ocho Rios and Falmouth, both gateways to waterfalls, reggae music heritage, and lush rainforest excursions. The island offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty, music, and history.
Aruba
Aruba is a small, arid Southern Caribbean island known for consistently sunny weather, calm turquoise water, and a blend of Dutch and Caribbean culture. Its position outside the main hurricane belt makes it a popular year-round cruise destination.
Curaçao
Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island known for the brightly colored colonial architecture of its capital, Willemstad, along with calm water, coral reefs, and a distinct blend of Dutch, Caribbean, and Latin American culture. Its UNESCO-listed historic waterfront is one of the most photographed sights in the Southern Caribbean.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is one of the most popular cruise ports in the Caribbean, known for duty-free shopping, dramatic hillside views, and easy access to beautiful beaches. Its status as a U.S. territory makes it a familiar and convenient stop for many American travelers.
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Perfect Day at CocoCay is a private island destination in the Bahamas developed exclusively for cruise passengers, featuring a large water park, beach areas, and a variety of built attractions. Rather than an independent town or city, it functions as a resort-style day destination designed entirely around cruise ship visits.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a large, diverse island nation whose cruise itineraries commonly call at ports like Amber Cove near Puerto Plata or La Romana near Casa de Campo. The country offers a mix of resort-style beaches, mountainous countryside, and a rich Spanish colonial history.