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Why Take a Caribbean Cruise ?

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Comprising of around 50 islands (750 if you count the 
archipelago of the Bahamas), the Caribbean is a real 
treasure trove when it comes to cruising. A rich 
variety of vistas, people and places await, along with 
swaying palms and idyllic beaches of golden sand. 
The network of islands in the Caribbean is in fact so 
extensive that it is possible to book several Caribbean 
cruises and avoid going to the same islands twice!

There are four basic Caribbean cruise routes used by 
cruise operators:

Western Caribbean Cruise Route - Departing from 
seaports in Texas, Louisiana and Florida, the Western 
Route takes in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the 
island of Cozumel, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and 
any number of islands off the coasts of Honduras and 
Belize.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise Route - One of the most 
popular Caribbean cruise routes, the Eastern Route 
typically departs from Florida and other seaports 
along the eastern seaboard of the United States. The 
route calls on destinations such as Key West, The 
Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands the Virgin Islands 
(including St. Thomas and St. Croix), and Puerto 
Rico. 

Southern Caribbean Cruise Route - This route 
normally commences at San Juan in Puerto Rico, and 
takes in many possible destinations along the Lesser 
Antilles and the Netherlands Antilles as far west as 
Aruba.

Exotic/Long-duration Caribbean Cruise Route - This 
route takes in any/all of the above destinations, 
and can sometimes end in a different place to where 
the cruise started. 

Given this broad assortment of destinations available 
in the Caribbean, it can be a bit overwhelming when 
trying to make that crucial decision on which islands 
to fit into your itinerary. After all, you don't want 
to miss out on some true Caribbean gems, do you? So, 
whether you're planning a short vacation or a longer 
cruise break away from home, here is a selection of 
'must-sees' & 'must-dos' on your Caribbean adventure.

St Croix (Virgin Islands) - Take a night kayak trip 
in Salt River National Park and visit the first 
landing site of Christopher Columbus on his voyage 
to the New World.

Grenada - Although ravaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, 
Grenada is still well worth a visit for its scuba 
diving. You can explore the largest shipwreck in the 
Caribbean here and see an underwater volcano.

St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) - The Cinnamon Bay 
National Park offers excellent snorkeling 
opportunities. You can see a wealth of underwater 
life in the shallow waters around St. Thomas. 

Jamaica - Why not try your hand at bamboo rafting in 
Montego Bay?

Puerto Rico - No Caribbean cruise would be complete 
without a visit to the world famous Condado Beach on 
the island of Puerto Rico.

Aruba - Want to find Caribbean paradise? How about 
relaxing on one of the 365 beaches that surround the 
Dutch island of Aruba.

St Kitts - Swim with the turtles in the waters around 
St Kitts and then relax on the pink sand beaches on 
this beautiful island.

Good luck with planning your trip and happy cruising.

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