WESTERN CARIBBEAN
Cruise ships sailing to the western Caribbean embark from Florida, New Orleans or Texas. Ports of call on a Western Caribbean itinerary often include Cozumel or Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Key West, FL; the Dominican Republic; Jamaica; Belize; or Costa Rica. If you look at a map, you will see that since the ports of call are further apart, more sailing is usually involved on a western Caribbean cruise. So you may have more time at sea and less time in port or on the beach. The ports of call in the western Caribbean are sometimes on the mainland (Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica) or at larger islands (Jamaica, Dominican Republic). Therefore, the shore excursion options are more varied. You can explore ancient Mayan ruins, hike the rain forests, or go snorkeling or SCUBA diving in some unforgettable locations.
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
Most cruise ships sailing to the eastern Caribbean on 7-day itineraries embark from Florida. Ports of call on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary often include the Bahamas;
St. Thomas, St. John (USVI); Puerto Rico; and perhaps St. Maarten/St. Martin. If you want less sailing (i.e. time at sea) and more shopping and opportunities to go to fantastic beaches, then an Eastern Caribbean itinerary might appeal more to you. The islands are relatively close together, smaller, and shore excursions tend to be more geared to beach or water activities.
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN
There are several places to visit and cruise in the Southern Caribbean. Here are some of the most popular destinations to choose from when going Southern in the Caribbean. Southern Caribbean includes islands/territories such as Aruba, Barbados, Costa Rica, Martinique, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts. Whether you choose the Western, Eastern, or Southern Caribbeans, your definatly going to find the Caribbean a unique destination.
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