The Western Caribbean mixes Mexico’s Yucatán coast with Central America, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, giving you ancient ruins, world-class snorkeling and relaxed beach days on one trip. With sailings from the Gulf Coast and Florida, it’s one of the easiest Caribbean cruises to get to.
Typical cruise length: 4–7 nights
Popular departure ports: Galveston · New Orleans · Tampa · Miami · Fort Lauderdale · Port Canaveral
Popular ports
- Cozumel, MexicoReef snorkeling, beach clubs and easy ferry access to Playa del Carmen.
- Costa Maya, MexicoA quieter port near the Chacchoben Mayan ruins.
- Roatán, HondurasClear water, coral reefs and West Bay Beach.
- Grand CaymanSeven Mile Beach and Stingray City.
- BelizeCave tubing, jungle zip lines and the Belize Barrier Reef.
- JamaicaDunn’s River Falls, river rafting and island food.
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