The Caribbean expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does the Caribbean cost?
In the Caribbean, cruises hop between island nations across the West Indies, from the Bahamas to the Lesser Antilles. Voyages to the Caribbean in our inventory start from $1000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to the Caribbean?
Itineraries to the Caribbean start from 5 nights.
When should you visit the Caribbean?
The Caribbean has a classic expedition season running roughly November to April. Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December.
Which cruise lines sail to the Caribbean?
Operators in our inventory offering departures to the Caribbean include Seabourn, Explora Journeys, Ponant, Silversea, Scenic and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, among others.
How many departures to the Caribbean are on sale, and when do they leave?
483 scheduled departures to the Caribbean are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December.
How long are itineraries to the Caribbean?
Itineraries to the Caribbean in our inventory range from 5 to 128 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for the Caribbean, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to the Caribbean in our inventory is 7 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in the Caribbean?
Ships sailing the Caribbean in our inventory include Seabourn Ovation (Seabourn, 604 guests), Silver Spirit (Silversea, 608 guests), Silver Shadow (Silversea, 382 guests) and Le Ponant (Ponant, 64 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to the Caribbean embark?
Departures to the Caribbean in our inventory embark from Miami, Bridgetown, San Juan and Fort-de-France.
Which places feature on itineraries to the Caribbean?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Carambola Beach, Philipsburg, Gustavia, St. Johns, Great Harbour, Trois Ilets, Port Elizabeth and Saint Georges. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any the Caribbean departures discounted right now?
Yes: 56 of the the Caribbean departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 30%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
What are the cancellation terms for the Caribbean voyages?
Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in the Caribbean, deposits are refundable in full until 151 to 365 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.
How do starting prices for the Caribbean compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $1000, Explora Journeys from $2000, Seabourn from $3000, Silversea from $3000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-09.
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