Take a Cruise Vacation to the Caribbean

During the winter season, a lot more people tend to book Caribbean cruise vacations, mainly because they want to experience a warmer climate and get away from the dreaded cold weather back home. Regardless of what you are trying to escape, the good news is you can book your cruise vacation to the Caribbean anytime throughout the year. So if you are not keen on going during the winter season, why not book during the summer, after all, this is the best time to go bargain hunting.

Among the choice of cruise lines to choose from are,  the Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines,  Crystal Cruise Lines and Seabourn Cruise lines.

The Royal Caribbean Cruise lines sail to the Eastern, Southern and Western Caribbean. For example, The Radiance of the Seas sails round trip from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan (Puerto Rico) to Philipsburg (St Maarten), to Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) and then on to Nassau (Bahamas). You can book for just a few days or up to a couple of weeks.

The Norwegian Cruise lines offer a similar itinerary as the Royal Caribbean. As you can choose a three day, seven days or fifteen-day package to the Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean.

Crystal Cruise Lines has one package which lasts for 12 days. You can depart from New York, then on to Hamilton (Bermuda), then Philipsburg (St. Maarten), St John's (Antigua), Willemstad (Curacao), Georgetown (Grand Cayman) and disembark in Miami.

If you have a limited budget then Seabourn Cruise Line is a good choice as it is more affordable and you would feel as if you are cruising on a private yacht. They offer two package deals,  that last 7 or 13 days. You can embark in Fort Lauderdale or New York City and visit places like Castries  (St Lucia), Bridgetown (Barbados) and Basseterre (St Kitts and Nevis).

One thing for sure your vacation would be one you would never forget.  As you are able to enjoy the abundant, delicious food, spa treatments, and entertainment onboard these ships, along with activities you can do on each island such as scuba diving, snorkeling, nature walking, and catamaran sailing. 

There are also several festivals in January, February, November or December you would want to experience. For instance, the Aruba Carnival Celebration, the Barbados Jazz Festival, St Vincent and the Grenadines Mustique Blues Festival, Bob Marley Week in Jamaica, Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival, Bahamas International Film Festival, and St. Nicholas Day in the Dutch Caribbean and many others throughout the year. There would never be a dull moment.

Be sure to ask your travel agent or research online about these Cruise lines. So you can see more about their scheduled trips, find out what is included in their packages and compare prices.

A  cruise vacation to the Caribbean is one of the best destinations to go for your honeymoon, your anniversary or if you just need time away from it all.  You would certainly come back, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.