Western Caribbean Cruises
Reefs, ruins and rainforest. Western Caribbean cruises pair beach days with Maya temples and world-class diving — Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Belize.
The Western Caribbean is the adventurer’s side of the sea: snorkel the world’s second-largest reef, climb Maya pyramids near Cozumel and Belize, meet stingrays off Grand Cayman and raft Jamaica’s rivers. A cruise specialist matches you to the right ship, departure port and shore excursions.
Why Cruise the Western Caribbean?
Maya ruins
Tulum, Chichén Itzá and Belize’s temples.
World-class diving
Cozumel’s reef and Belize’s Blue Hole.
Adventure ashore
Cave tubing, zip-lines and river rafting.
Great from Florida
Short, convenient sailings and big-ship choice.
Western Caribbean Ports
Cozumel
Mexico’s reef island and Maya day trips.
Grand Cayman
Stingray City and Seven Mile Beach.
Jamaica
Dunn’s River Falls and Ocho Rios.
Belize & Roatán
Reefs, jungle and cave tubing.
Popular Departure Ports
- Miami, Fort Lauderdale & Port Canaveral
- Tampa & Galveston
- New Orleans
- 4–5 night Cozumel getaways
- 7-night Western Caribbean loops
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Western Caribbean Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions
What ports do Western Caribbean cruises visit?
Commonly Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Belize and Roatán — a mix of reefs, ruins and adventure.
Is the Western Caribbean good for diving?
Excellent — Cozumel’s reef and Belize’s Blue Hole are world-renowned; a specialist books the right excursions.
Which departure port is best?
Florida ports offer the most choice; Galveston and New Orleans open different itineraries. We factor in flights and drive time.
How do I get a quote?
Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a cruise specialist and compare ships, ports and cabins.
More Travel Guides & Resources
- Things To Do in the Caribbean
- Costa Group Cruises
- Princess Group Cruises
- Cunard Group Cruises
- Family & Group Cruises
- Caribbean Cruises overview
- Cruise specialists on Official Cruise Directory
- Everything Travel — Official Travel Directory
- Official Cruise Directory
- Sell Travel — Become a Travel Agent
- Best of the USA