Southern, Eastern, or Western Caribbean Cruise?

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mcc

You will have to look at the options - if you want to sleep on the ship and have a different island every day - than search that way - there isn't one area that has that option any more or less than the other.

Hardly see teens when I've cruised - but then I'm not looking for them.

Barkley Hound

I have been on all. The Southern and Eastern that I went on were combined. Western was separate. There is something unique about each and there is no best. The Southern may give the Panama Canal. My trip went half way through and turned around in Gatun Lake. Western gives Mexico.

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Audiophile

Depends on what you're looking for. No matter where you go on your Caribbean cruise, you will get rain. It may last half the day (usually only typical in the Summer months), or it will be raining one minute, and it will be sunny the next. The Winter is typically the driest months, meaning hurricane and monsoon season has passed, so you may have little stints of rain here and there, but usually no longer than 20-30 minutes.

The Western Caribbean you have Mayan ruins, rain forests, and waterfalls. Some spots have a lot of outside influence, and some spots remain mostly unspoiled by tourism. Weather in the Winter time for this region is usually in the mid-70s, and by far, rains the most out of any other region. Humidity is also high, ranging from high 70 to 80 percent. Water is warm and nice to swim in.

The Eastern Caribbean you have beaches, and really not much more than that. However, it is the most laid-back option out of all the cruises in the Caribbean. If you're looking to relax, then this might be a better choice. Weather for this region is typically the coolest, meaning low to mid-70s, but it typically is the driest region, as well. Water is warm enough to swim in all-year round. Humidity is around 60-70 percent.

The Southern Caribbean you really have a combination of both. Some spots remain untouched by tourism, and some spots have combined outside influences with it's culture. Some islands are known for their beaches and shopping, while some are known for rain forests and a more exotic feel. This one is the most fast-paced out of all of them, and you'll probably have more islands to visit in a 7-day cruise. You may also have the sunniest climate on this cruise. Weather for this region is typically the warmest, ranging from high-70s to low-80s. Rain is common, but it rarely ever pours in the Winter seasons. Humidity is high, ranging at times from 70 to 80 percent. Water is warm enough to swim in all year round.

Personally, if you're looking for a variety of everything, the most activity, and typically the warmest and sunniest weather, the Southern Caribbean is the way to go... But you will enjoy any one of the regions.

dezynor

They're all great. Depends on where you want to leave from. I had good luck at SpinCityTravel.com. You can compare all the cruises by amenities and customer feedback.

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