The Caribbean is the most popular cruise destination in the world, encompassing the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean as well as the Bahamas and Bermuda.
Cruise season:
The Caribbean and Bahamas are year-round destinations with temperatures consistently warm and humidity hovering at the 70 percent level just about all year. The hurricane season, which officially lasts from June 1st to November 30th, can occasionally disrupt cruise itineraries. Because of its more northern location, bermuda is not tropical but still warm with temperatures between 21-26C.
Departure ports:
Most cruises depart from American cities including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, New York and more. San Juan in Puerto Rico is also a major departure port.
The Caribbean is the most popular cruise destination in the world, offering white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, great shopping and an exciting mix of cultures.
There are three main Caribbean cruise destinations: The Eastern Caribbean comprising of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and St Maarten; the Western Caribbean including the Mexican and Central American ports on the Gulf of Mexico as well the islands of Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Hispaniola; and the Southern Caribbean, which includes the islands east and south of St Maarten.
Bahamas
The Bahamas consist of over 700 islands and cays, most of which are uninhabited, covering over 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean between South Florida and Hispaniola.
Grand Bahama Island has one of the world's largest underwater cave systems, three national parks, endless beaches, emerald green water and enchanting marine life. Nassau, capital city of The Islands of The Bahamas, resides on New Providence Island, neighbor to Paradise Island.
This island pair maintains a distinct blend of international glamour and tropical ease, giving travelers freedom to do everything or nothing at all.
Bermuda
Aquamarine and turquoise seas surround the beautiful islands in Bermuda. Bermuda is actually an archipelago of small islands that are the remnant of an ancient volcano. Lush vegetation blankets these subtropical islands.
Not surprisingly, given this is an island destination many of the activities offered relate to the water, but Bermuda is also a major golf destination and offers much for shoppers too. Because of its more Northern location, Bermuda is not tropical.
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