Caribbean Beaches: Caribbean Cruise Vacation

Beautiful White Sand and Turquoise Water in Bottom Bay Beach, Barbados

Cruise into island time on white-sand Caribbean beaches.

After you walk through the white-sand beaches of Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands or the Bahamas, dip your toes into the crystal-clear Caribbean water. Spark adventure with an adrenaline-pumping afternoon dabbling in water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, fishing or snorkeling. If cruising into island time is more your thing, sit back and relax with a delicious rum punch or piña colada cocktail in hand as you listen to the waves crash along the beaches of Playa Negra in Puerto Rico or Maracas in Trinidad.

Places to Sea

Step foot onto one of the many beautiful Caribbean beaches, and immediately find yourself on island time. Grab an ice-cold rum punch cocktail, and start sipping away to the sound of waves crashing around you. Go on an expedition of some of the world’s finest vacation destinations, and experience some of the lushest landscapes and softest sand beaches in the universe.

BEAUTIFUL BAHAMAS

Cruise to the Bahamas for an experience that combines the bluest water you've ever seen with luxurious shopping and resorts. Dive into the clear water and swim through colorful coral reefs in Bimini — the best dive spots are accessible from the entrance channel on North Bimini island. During your Caribbean beach vacation head to the Bimini Sands and Recreation Club on South Bimini island where there are snorkeling and kayaking adventures designed for kids and adults alike. Check out to Freeport for shopping and relaxation on the white sand beaches: Taino Beach is a go-to spot for watersports, while Fortune Beach a few miles outside town offers a quiet getaway.

paradise that'll have you in ruins

Spend your morning exploring the Mayan ruins: Check out the archeological sites at Tulum or Chichen Itza, both accessible on excursions from Cozumel. Afterward, expand your beach experience horizons with some cenote underwater cave diving at Gran Cenote or Ik Kil Cenote. Or swim with grouper, angelfish and spadefish through the bright-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea: Snorkel, kayak or stand-up paddleboard at family-friendly Paradise Beach in Cozumel, or dive along the Mesoamerican Coral Reef at Maya Chan Beach near Costa Maya.

BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

Journey to the U.S. Virgin Islands to step back into a time where pirates ruled the seas. Explore Blackbeard's Castle in St. Thomas before heading to Magens Bay, one of the world's most beautiful beaches, surrounded by coconut groves and wetlands. Or spend your day sipping on a rum cocktail in St. Croix while relaxing on the beach at Cane Bay.

ISLAND EXPLORATION

The island adventures are awaiting your arrival. From parks to paddles, the best Caribbean beach vacations have it all, offering expeditions to suit your every whim. Spend a day inland hiking through rainforests or have fun in the sun through one of the many available sea activities. No matter what you choose, you'll be grateful for the island getaway.

EXCITING WATER ACTIVITIES

Pack your day with adrenaline-pumping fun no matter what island you're on. Choose from watersports like kayaking, parasailing, paddle boarding and more during your visit to beaches like Simpson Bay in St. Maarten. Fly through the sky on the largest zipline in the Caribbean in Labadee or soar through the water on a jet ski over the crystal-clear waters of CocoCay in the Bahamas.

DEEP-SEA FISHING

Spend the day out at sea without the big cruise ship. Hop on a deep-sea fishing boat in Aruba, and try your luck at wrangling in a big catch of the day. Reel in kingfish, swordfish, yellowfin tuna, marlin and sailfish all in one day in a private charter off the coast of Grand Bahama Island.

DIVING

Get up close and personal with the wildlife of the Caribbean Sea. Dive into the aquamarine water and swim with colorful butterfly fish, peacock flounders, parrotfish, sea turtles and more. Lay eyes on some of the most vibrant coral reefs in the world at Tortugas Reef or Palancar while exploring the crystal-clear depths of the sea.

SINK YOUR TOES INTO THE

WHITE SANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN

Whether you choose a Western, Eastern or Southern Caribbean cruise, you'll be spending your days on the beautiful white beaches and exploring the depths of the Caribbean Sea in no time. Each region offers something unique, but they all have one thing in common — their soft, white, sandy beaches, all ready for your next vacation.

Get Wild in the West

Get Wild in the West Visit ancient cities of our past while exploring the Western Caribbean. Touch down in Mexico, Grand Cayman, Labadee, or Honduras, and get a taste of history and culture.

Sunbathe in the South

Experience the ultimate sandy Caribbean beach vacation in the Southern Caribbean when you visit Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire and Grenada among other gorgeous destinations.