YOUR SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES PLANNING GUIDE (2023)

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Why book a southern caribbean cruise?

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✓ US Currency is widely accepted in the Caribbean. ✓ Enriching, cultural experiences await in the Southern Caribbean. ✓ The islands are close to the United States.

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Start planning by...

✓ If you are sailing with kids or not - some small ships are 18+ only. ✓ Cruise fare cost and what’s included, like excursions, wifi, or drinks. ✓ Excursion options. ✓ Time of year you want to sail.

Consider where you need to travel to for your cruise embarkation

Other ports of embarkation are in the Caribbean.⬅︎ ➡︎ Some ports of embarkation are in the United States. LEARN MORE

Some ports of embarkation include:

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ISLANDS YOU CAN VISIT DURING A SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Consider Small Cruise Ships vs. Large Ships

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Our Top Pick for Small Cruise Ship

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✓ Max 100 passengers. ✓ Includes: Airport transfers, Wifi, gratuities, port fees, beer, wine, & soft drinks with lunch & dinner, and some excursions. ✓ Every stateroom is spacious.

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Our Top Pick for Large Cruise Ship

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✓ ~2,200+ passengers, depending on the ship. ✓ Cruise line welcomes children. ✓ Multitude of dining venues onboard.

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YOUR SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES PLANNING GUIDE (2023)

Why book a southern caribbean cruise?

✓ Statistically, there is less risk of hurricanes in the Southern Caribbean islands. ✓ It's always warm, usually above 70 degrees.

✓ US Currency is widely accepted in the Caribbean. ✓ Enriching, cultural experiences await in the Southern Caribbean. ✓ The islands are close to the United States.

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✓ Cruise ship size, which corresponds to the number of guests and crew. ✓ Ports & length of the cruise.

considering the following

✓ If you are sailing with kids or not - some small ships are 18+ only. ✓ Cruise fare cost and what’s included, like excursions, wifi, or drinks. ✓ Excursion options. ✓ Time of year you want to sail.

Consider where you need to travel to for your cruise embarkation

Some ports of embarkation include:

Ft. Lauderdale & Miami, FL New York City, NY Galveston, TX San Juan, Puerto Rico

ISLANDS YOU CAN VISIT DURING A SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE

• Barbados • Aruba • Bonaire • Curacao • St. Vincent & the Grenadines • Grenada • St. Lucia

Consider Small Cruise Ships vs. Large Ships

Our Top Pick for Small Cruise Ship

Emerald Cruises Yachts

✓ Max 100 passengers. ✓ Includes: Airport transfers, Wifi, gratuities, port fees, beer, wine, & soft drinks with lunch & dinner, and some excursions. ✓ Every stateroom is spacious.

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Our Top Pick for Large Cruise Ship

Celebrity Cruises

✓ ~2,200+ passengers, depending on the ship. ✓ Cruise line welcomes children. ✓ Multitude of dining venues onboard.

Celebrity Cruises:

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