Caribbean
It's easy to find reasons why more people take cruises to
the Bahamas and the Caribbean than anywhere else in the world.
A warm climate; an astounding array of ports of call, each
with its own distinctive character and appeal; thousands of
beaches, including some of the world's best; great shopping
at duty free prices; and incredibly clear seas teeming with
marine life make this part of the world a perfect cruise vacation
destination.
 There's
much more to this region stretching from south Florida to
South America than sun, sand and surf. No other destination
presents so many choices of cruise itineraries and lengths,
with anything from a two-night getaway to an extended voyage
sailing from ports from New York to Central America. In
fact, it is so vast and diverse that it really constitutes
three separate areas, traditionally defined as Eastern Caribbean/The
Bahamas, Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean.
A typical weeklong cruise allows vacationers to sample
these varied cultures, history and peoples at four or five
different ports. Each port call opens the door to a new
slice of paradise, where you might discover traces of France
or Britain or the Netherlands or Spain woven into the distinctive
pace and style of the regions many individual nations.
Although a year-round cruise destination the strong appeal
of the Caribbean and The Bahamas for family cruise vacations
make school holiday periods among the busiest times of year.
Those looking for the best values in a cruise to the Caribbean
and The Bahamas should check sailing dates in January, late
spring or September through early December. |
