Caribbean Cruises
A brief guide to cruising the Caribbean, including information on itineraries, ports of call, top picks, and information on charters, small ship cruises and luxury liners.
Carnival Cruise Line (6)
MSC Cruises (3)
Celebrity Cruises (6)
Norwegian Cruise Line (8)
Costa Cruises (7)
Peter Deilman Cruises (3)
Crystal Cruises (5)
Princess Cruise Line (6)
Cunard Line (4)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (4)
Discovery Cruise Line (2)
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (3)
Disney Cruise Line (5)
The Yachts of Seabourn (3)
Holland America Cruise Line (4)
Windstar Cruises (4)
Island Windjammers Cruises (2)
Day Trips to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island Bahamas
Tips on visiting the water park and other attractions at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, even if you're not a resort guest.
Tips on visiting the water park and other attractions at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, even if you're not a resort guest.
Planning a Safe Caribbean Cruise
Tips and advice on planning a safe Caribbean cruise.
Tips and advice on planning a safe Caribbean cruise.
Shore Excursions - Refuse Overpriced Cruise Shore Excursions
Once your cabin is booked, you'll be receiving information about shore excursions. You'll be urged to book before sailing, because shore excursions can sell out quickly. But if you book those trips through the cruise line, your cheap cruise could take an expensive turn.
Once your cabin is booked, you'll be receiving information about shore excursions. You'll be urged to book before sailing, because shore excursions can sell out quickly. But if you book those trips through the cruise line, your cheap cruise could take an expensive turn.
Cruise the Caribbean: Planning Guide
The Caribbean is one of the world's most popular cruise destinations, but not all Caribbean cruises are created equal. Get onboard with my Caribbean Cruise Guide to plan a cruise that best fits your budget, interests, and schedule.
The Caribbean is one of the world's most popular cruise destinations, but not all Caribbean cruises are created equal. Get onboard with my Caribbean Cruise Guide to plan a cruise that best fits your budget, interests, and schedule.
New Cruise Ships in 2008
The year 2008 will be another good one for those of us who love to experience new cruise ships. Sixteen new ships -- eight large cruise ships, seven small and river ships, and one significantly refurbished expedition ship -- will be launched in 2008. Several major cruise lines, including Carnival, Celebrity, HAL, Princess, and RCI will launch new ships.
The year 2008 will be another good one for those of us who love to experience new cruise ships. Sixteen new ships -- eight large cruise ships, seven small and river ships, and one significantly refurbished expedition ship -- will be launched in 2008. Several major cruise lines, including Carnival, Celebrity, HAL, Princess, and RCI will launch new ships.
New Cruise Ships in 2007
At least 10 new cruise ships will be introduced in 2007, and the year promises to be another good one for those of us who love to cruise.
At least 10 new cruise ships will be introduced in 2007, and the year promises to be another good one for those of us who love to cruise.
Tipping on Cruise Ships
When do you tip? How much do you tip? Whom do you tip? These questions baffle most travelers, but cruisers are particularly challenged since tips are handled differently than in hotels or restaurants.
When do you tip? How much do you tip? Whom do you tip? These questions baffle most travelers, but cruisers are particularly challenged since tips are handled differently than in hotels or restaurants.
Cruise Line International Association
Trade association for the cruise industry includes some good consumer tips on its website.
Trade association for the cruise industry includes some good consumer tips on its website.
Am I Safe From Pirate Attacks on My Cruise Ship?
The best way to avoid having to worry about pirate attacks is to skip cruises that take you through the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, North Indian Ocean, the Malacca Straits or the South China Sea.
The best way to avoid having to worry about pirate attacks is to skip cruises that take you through the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, North Indian Ocean, the Malacca Straits or the South China Sea.
Could I Fall Overboard During My Cruise?
It's not very likely, in spite of the heavy media coverage of "man overboard" incidents. In fact, the biggest risk to your safety during a cruise is not falling over the ship's side, it's illness, particularly from the norovirus.
It's not very likely, in spite of the heavy media coverage of "man overboard" incidents. In fact, the biggest risk to your safety during a cruise is not falling over the ship's side, it's illness, particularly from the norovirus.
Caribbean Cruise Lines
Planning a cruise to the Caribbean? Here's how to get in touch with the cruise lines that sail to all of your favorite Caribbean destinations!
Planning a cruise to the Caribbean? Here's how to get in touch with the cruise lines that sail to all of your favorite Caribbean destinations!
Caribbean Cruises for 2006-2008
Cruise line itineraries, highlights, and excurisons in the Caribbean for 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Cruise line itineraries, highlights, and excurisons in the Caribbean for 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Planning Your First Cruise
Before you book that first Caribbean cruise, let About.com cruises guide Linda Garrison take you through some basic and steps and helpful tips to ensure a happy vacation experience.
Before you book that first Caribbean cruise, let About.com cruises guide Linda Garrison take you through some basic and steps and helpful tips to ensure a happy vacation experience.
Choosing a Caribbean Cruise
About.com's Cruising website helps you answer a fundamental question: should I cruise to the eastern or western Caribbean?
About.com's Cruising website helps you answer a fundamental question: should I cruise to the eastern or western Caribbean?
Top Ten Caribbean Shore Excursions
From About.com Cruises guide, Linda Garrison, the top ten shore excursions for your Caribbean cruise.
From About.com Cruises guide, Linda Garrison, the top ten shore excursions for your Caribbean cruise.
Weekend Bahamas Cruise Getaways
The Bahamas is the ideal destination for a quick cruise getaway, with cruise lines offering three- and four-night trips to Nassau. About.com Cruise guide Linda Garrison tells you all about it here.
The Bahamas is the ideal destination for a quick cruise getaway, with cruise lines offering three- and four-night trips to Nassau. About.com Cruise guide Linda Garrison tells you all about it here.
Caribbean Cruise Lines
The 12 members of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association all have at least one Caribbean itinerary.
The 12 members of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association all have at least one Caribbean itinerary.
CruiseMates
The CruiseMates website includes consumer reviews of Caribbean cruises plus a wealth of other cruise-related information.
The CruiseMates website includes consumer reviews of Caribbean cruises plus a wealth of other cruise-related information.
Cruise Critic
Caribbean cruise guides and reviews from an interactive community of veteran cruisers.
Caribbean cruise guides and reviews from an interactive community of veteran cruisers.