| Comprising of around 50 islands (750 if
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| | destinations available in the Caribbean,
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| you count the archipelago of the
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| | it can be a bit overwhelming when trying
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| Bahamas), the Caribbean is a real
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| | to make that crucial decision on which
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| treasure trove when it comes to cruising.
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| | islands to fit into your itinerary. After
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| A rich variety of vistas, people and
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| | all, you don't want to miss out on some
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| places await, along with swaying palms
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| | true Caribbean gems, do you? So, whether
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| and idyllic beaches of golden sand. The
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| | you're planning a short vacation or a
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| network of islands in the Caribbean is in
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| | longer cruise break away from home, here
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| fact so extensive that it is possible to
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| | is a selection of 'must-sees' &
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| book several Caribbean cruises and avoid
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| | 'must-dos' on your Caribbean adventure.
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| going to the same islands twice!
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| | St Croix (Virgin Islands) - Take a night
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| There are four basic Caribbean cruise
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| | kayak trip in Salt River National Park
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| routes used by cruise operators:
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| | and visit the first landing site of
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| Western Caribbean Cruise Route -
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| | Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the
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| Departing from seaports in Texas,
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| | New World.
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| Louisiana and Florida, the Western Route
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| | Grenada - Although ravaged by Hurricane
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| takes in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico,
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| | Ivan in 2004, Grenada is still well worth
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| the island of Cozumel, the Cayman
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| | a visit for its scuba diving. You can
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| Islands, Jamaica, and any number of
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| | explore the largest shipwreck in the
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| islands off the coasts of Honduras and
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| | Caribbean here and see an underwater
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| Belize.
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| | volcano.
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| Eastern Caribbean Cruise Route - One of
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| | St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) - The
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| the most popular Caribbean cruise routes,
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| | Cinnamon Bay National Park offers
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| the Eastern Route typically departs from
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| | excellent snorkeling opportunities. You
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| Florida and other seaports along the
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| | can see a wealth of underwater life in
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| eastern seaboard of the United States.
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| | the shallow waters around St. Thomas.
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| The route calls on destinations such as
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| | Jamaica - Why not try your hand at bamboo
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| Key West, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos
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| | rafting in Montego Bay?
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| Islands the Virgin Islands (including St.
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| | Puerto Rico - No Caribbean cruise would
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| Thomas and St. Croix), and Puerto Rico.
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| | be complete without a visit to the world
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| Southern Caribbean Cruise Route - This
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| | famous Condado Beach on the island of
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| route normally commences at San Juan in
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| | Puerto Rico.
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| Puerto Rico, and takes in many possible
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| | Aruba - Want to find Caribbean paradise?
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| destinations along the Lesser Antilles
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| | How about relaxing on one of the 365
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| and the Netherlands Antilles as far west
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| | beaches that surround the Dutch island of
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| as Aruba.
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| | Aruba.
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| Exotic/Long-duration Caribbean Cruise
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| | St Kitts - Swim with the turtles in the
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| Route - This route takes in any/all of
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| | waters around St Kitts and then relax on
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| the above destinations, and can sometimes
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| | the pink sand beaches on this beautiful
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| end in a different place to where the
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| | island.
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| cruise started.
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| | Good luck with planning your trip and
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| Given this broad assortment of
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| | happy cruising.
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