Southern Caribbean Cruises

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About Southern Caribbean Cruises

Less visited than other areas in the region, the Southern Caribbean has expansive natural beauty and gorgeous scenery. Popular islands include the French West Indies (Martinique, Guadalupe and St. Bart's), lush St. Lucia, Dominica, and Grenada, and the sandy ABCs (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao). With Barbados and Puerto Rico as main embarkation ports, your cruise vacation begins before you even board the ship.

  • More about the Southern Caribbean

  • What is the best time to cruise to the Southern Caribbean?

  • Which cruise lines go to the Southern Caribbean?

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10 Nights

Ultimate Southern Caribbean

Port: Fort Lauderdale • St. Maarten • Dominica • Barbados • St. Lucia • Antigua • +1 more

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Nov 15, 2024
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10 Nt Ultimate Southern Caribbean

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Tortola • Antigua • Barbados • Dominica • St. Kitts • Fort Lauderdale

1,949 reviews
Nov 25, 2024
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10 Nt Boston To Fort Lauderdale

Port: Boston • King's Wharf • Curacao • Aruba • Bonaire • Fort Lauderdale

1,949 reviews
Oct 11, 2024
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8 Nt Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Bonaire • Aruba • Curacao • Fort Lauderdale

1,978 reviews
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Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Bonaire • Curacao • Aruba • Grand Cayman • Fort Lauderdale

1,949 reviews
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Caribbean - Southern Cruise

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Princess Cays • St. Thomas • Dominica • St. Lucia • Martinique • Antigua • +1 more

1,873 reviews
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Ultimate Southern Caribbean

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Tortola • Antigua • Barbados • St. Lucia • St. Kitts • Fort Lauderdale

1,949 reviews
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8 Nt Southern Caribbean Holiday

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Aruba • Curacao • Bonaire • Fort Lauderdale

1,978 reviews
Dec 21, 2024
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Ultimate Southern Caribbean

Port: Fort Lauderdale • St. Maarten • St. Lucia • Grenada • Barbados • Antigua • Fort Lauderdale

163 reviews
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Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Bonaire • Aruba • Curacao • Grand Cayman • Fort Lauderdale

1,949 reviews
Dec 5, 2024
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7 Nights

Southern Caribbean Cruise

Port: San Juan • St. Maarten • Antigua • St. Lucia • Barbados • Dominica • San Juan

2,477 reviews
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Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Cruise

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Aruba • Bonaire • Curacao • Fort Lauderdale

163 reviews
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Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Cruise

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Curacao • Aruba • Bonaire • Fort Lauderdale

163 reviews
Jul 13, 2024
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Aruba, Bonaire & Cayman

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Bonaire • Aruba • Grand Cayman • Fort Lauderdale

1,949 reviews
Feb 27, 2025
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8 Nt Aruba, Curacao & Cayman

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Grand Cayman • Aruba • Curacao • Fort Lauderdale

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More about the Southern Caribbean

What is the best time to cruise to the Southern Caribbean?

Southern Caribbean cruises -- to ports like the ABC islands -- run year-round with the most popular months being December through April. Summer sailings run a slight risk of being affected by hurricanes, but offer better deals.

Which cruise lines go to the Southern Caribbean?

Most mainstream cruise lines including Celebrity, Princess, Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line all feature Southern Caribbean itineraries. Luxury cruise lines like Crystal and Regent Seven Seas also frequent the region.

What are some things to do in the Southern Caribbean?

Many Southern Caribbean ports -- like Bonaire -- are less commercialized than Eastern and Western Caribbean ports -- tour significant historic sites like Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua and Willemstad in Aruba, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But these ports still offer the opportunity for glorious beach days, spectacular snorkeling and diving, shopping at local craft markets and engaging in water sports. For more on where to get in the water: Southern Caribbean: Top 10 Cruise Ports to Snorkel & Dive.

Do you need a passport to take a cruise to the Southern Caribbean?

If you're a U.S. citizen and your cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. port, a passport is not formally required. Some islands, depending on the itinerary, might require a passport so it's always prudent to bring one just in case.

What should I pack for a cruise to the Southern Caribbean?

Comfortable, casual, lightweight clothing, flip-flops, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential in the Southern Caribbean.

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