The Southern Caribbean: More Natural & More Exotic Destinations
The exact destinations for each cruise depend on the cruise line and upon the number of days in the cruise. It is a matter of logistics. You can get more destinations in on a 10 or 12 day cruise than you can on a 3, 4, 5, or 7 day cruise.
This lens will concentrate on the cruise lines with Southern Caribbean destinations, and link to specific lenses for each destination within the Southern Caribbean area. Although the departure cities are considered part of the destination list, I am not including them in my lenses on destinations.
The same will be done for Eastern Caribbean destinations, and for Western Caribbean destinations.
There is some overlap of destinations among the different cruise areas since most of the cruise departure cities of in the U.S. or San Juan, Puerto Rico. For that reason, some destinations that are not geographically part of the named group will be included along the route.
This lens is part of a series of lenses detailing the cruise industry in the Caribbean area and specific destinations within this area.
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Who Should Take A Southern Caribbean Cruise?
The Southern Caribbean cruises are best reserved for the seasoned cruiser because you will probably need a vacation to recover from your cruise. Why? The Southern cruise destinations are very close geographically and you will find yourself going to more places in less time. That means you will not have as much relaxation time at sea.
I generally like to start my Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico, since I have relatives there and incorporate a family visit into my cruise schedule. However, if you would prefer to start yours from Panama, Barbados, or Florida, these are also options.
A Geographical Map Of The Southern Caribbean
Lenses On Individual Southern Caribbean Cruise Destinations
The number and specific destinations each cruise line includes in its Southern Caribbean route varies by cruise line and number of days on the cruise. These destinations may not all be on a given cruise but all of these countries are included in some of the cruise lines' Southern Caribbean routes. Click on any of the lenses to get destination specifics on each country.-
Caribbean Cruise Destinations: Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico is frequently the first stop on the Eastern Caribbean cruises sailing out of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It is also the initial departure location for most of the Southern Caribbean cruises. If you are on an Eastern Caribbean Crui...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: Antigua and Barbuda
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The tourism videos emphasize that Antigua and Barbuda are like twin gems in a turquoise sea. This is one cruise destination you don't want to miss, especially if you like the beaches. The seas around the islands are perfect for sailing and once a ye...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: Barbados
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Barbados is one of tourism's favorite destinations in the English speaking islands of the Caribbean. This lens will give an overview of this destination, feature some of the shore excursions, offer a traveler's toolbox to help your pre-cruise planni...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: St. Kitts and Nevis
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Historically, St. Kitts is noted as being the first successful British colony in the West Indies, having been settled in 1624. [For perspective, this is the same year that many of the Dutch were settling New Amsterdam (New York) in the U.S. area]. Th...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: Dominica
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Dominica has been described as the "Hidden Caribbean Jewel". It is the greenest and most mountainous of the islands in the Eastern Caribbean. In 2006, it was home to some of the filming of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" numbers 2 and 3. It's Morne Tr...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: St. Maarten
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This island, divided between the Dutch and the French, is the world's smallest island divided by two countries. Interestingly, the English left their mark on the island, and English is the most common language. The official language for St. Martin i...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: U.S. Virgin Islands
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If you plan to take an Eastern Caribbean cruise on any of the Cruise Lines, you will probably be visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands. St. Thomas seems to be a primary stop for all of these cruises. This island is noted for its duty free shopping and man...
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Caribbean Cruise Destinations: Saint Lucia
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The entrance to the cruise ship docks in St. Lucia is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. To the left of the cruise ship as it enters the harbor, you see a jetty of land with the airport runway literally ending at a precipice adjoining the s...
What is Your Favorite Southern Caribbean Route Destination?
One Couple's Video Record Of A Southern Caribbean Cruise
"Vicarious Living At It's Best"
You may not wish to watch all the videos since, in total, they run over an hour. However, they are here for you to come back to when you have more time and wish to look at one person's experience at a given destination.
Southern Caribbean Cruise, Travel & Board Ship - Part 1 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, St. Thomas - Part 2 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, St. Thomas - Part 2 of 8
Day 2 - St. Thomas 12/31/06
Runtime: 9:28
5479 views
2 Comments:
"Ocean Village Two"
Southern Caribbean Cruise, New Year's Eve - Part 3 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, New Year's Eve - Part 3 of 8
Day 2 - New Year's Eve aboard the Ship 12/31/06
Runtime: 6:36
3162 views
3 Comments:
Southern Caribbean Cruise, at Sea - Part 4 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, at Sea - Part 4 of 8
Day 3 - New Year's Day at Sea 1/1/07
Runtime: 5:34
2693 views
4 Comments:
My Favorite Southern Caribbean Cruise Destinations
I've started the list with three of my favorites.
Add yours to the list and if your ranking is different from mine, feel free to vote them up or down.
It will be interesting to see how the overall ranking will be after a few dozen entries by Southern Caribbean travelers.
Antigua/Barbuda
I love the colonial British flavor that still exis more...0 points
Southern Caribbean Cruise, Antigua - Part 5 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, Antigua - Part 5 of 8
Day 4 - Antigua 1/2/07
Runtime: 8:35
3681 views
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Southern Caribbean Cruise, St. Lucia - Part 6 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, St. Lucia - Part 6 of 8
Day 5 - St. Lucia 1/3/07
Runtime: 8:26
4146 views
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Southern Caribbean Cruise, Barbados - Part 7 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, Barbados - Part 7 of 8
Day 6 - Barbados 1/4/07
Runtime: 5:31
3129 views
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Southern Caribbean Cruise, St. Maarten - Part 8 of 8
Southern Caribbean Cruise, St. Maarten - Part 8 of 8
Day 7 - St. Maarten / St. Martin 1/5/07
Runtime: 8:45
8413 views
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I'd love to hear from you. Participate by giving me your favorite Southern Caribbean destination in the list above, choose your favorite destination in the poll above, or just comment on the lens. You know it gets lonesome when NO ONE lets me know they are there.
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Posted September 26, 2008
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