The Caribbean, with unmistakable white sands, twinkling turquoise waters and a tropical climate that screams “winter sun” from December to April, is well-known as the Mecca of the seas for cruise liners. And it’s not hard to see why.
Getting to know the Caribbean Sea’s sheer density of palm-fringed islands on a multi-port adventure maximises your experiences and opens up numerous sun-drenched destinations, including Barbados, Antigua and St Lucia.
Once onboard, vast floating hotels – often all-inclusive havens of laid-back luxury with everything thrown in – promise decadent fine dining, enrichment for all ages with theatre shows and waterparks, and a liberating choice of excursions such as volcano hikes, scuba diving and zip lining when docked at any one of the Caribbean’s serene tropics.
Here’s our guide to the best Caribbean cruise holidays to book now, from epic transatlantic voyages at Christmas to adults-only adventures and short-haul island-hopping breaks, whether a last-minute getaway to extend summer 2023 or to bag a winter sun bargain for 2024.
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Best for: Classic cruising
Caribbean Transatlantic, P&O Cruises
Travel to Tortola, Basseterre and Fort de France with P&O Cruises
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Departs: Southampton, UK
Arrives: Bridgetown, Barbados
P&O Cruises offers a 14-night transatlantic cruise to bask in the Caribbean sunshine, transporting you straight into the holiday spirit from the second you board. Guests onboard the family-friendly Arvia (capacity 5,290) will make snorkelling stops in Tortola, stroll Georgian buildings in Basseterre, and sip rum punch in Fort De France, Martinique, before arriving in Bridgetown, the beating heart of Barbados.
Comfortable and practical interior cabins are priced from £899pp when booking the saver fare, which includes allocated dining at over 30 restaurants and bars, entertainment, five pools and port to airport transfers for the inbound flight to London.
Departing 27 October 2023.
Best for: UK departures
Classic Caribbean Islands, Fred Olsen
Fred Olsen’s Borealis leaves Liverpool for sunnier shores
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Departs: Liverpool, UK
Arrives: Liverpool, UK
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