Destination

Caribbean

Islands, beaches, and three routes

From $112 per person · 3,765 itineraries in our live inventory · (11,317 sailings)

Caribbean cruises offer warm water and the widest ship choice from U.S. homeports. Fares follow the calendar: winter dry season costs most; late spring and early fall often mean better value.

Caribbean sailings

3,765 itineraries match — showing 8 starting at the lowest fares.

Best time to cruise the Caribbean

December through April is dry-season peak: reliable beach weather, busiest ships, and the highest fares (especially around holidays and spring break). Late April through early June is a common shoulder window — still warm, fewer crowds, and often meaningfully lower prices before the heaviest storm months.

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, with the highest activity in August through October. Cruises still sail; lines may swap or skip ports. September and October often show the deepest discounts. Southern Caribbean (ABC islands) sits south of the main hurricane belt — a useful option if you are booking late summer or fall.

What you'll find

  • Year-round warmth from dozens of weekly Florida and Gulf departures
  • Eastern, Western, and Southern loops — beaches, ruins, or ABC culture
  • 5–7 night sailings are the sweet spot; longer trips suit Southern routes
  • Clear seasonal pricing: peak winter, shoulder spring, bargain fall
  • Drive-to or short-flight homeports cut total trip cost vs. fare alone

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