Tips, guides, port news and cruise advice from our team of experienced cruisers.
Grenada is the Spice Isle of the Caribbean — nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves grow wild here, and the island's beaches, waterfalls, and hilltop capital make it one of the most rewarding port stops in the region.
Roatan sits on the second-largest coral reef system in the world and offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Caribbean. Here's how to spend your cruise day on this Honduran island.
Ocho Rios is Jamaica's most popular cruise stop — waterfalls, beaches, jerk chicken, and some of the Caribbean's most memorable shore excursions. Here's how to spend your day.
Nassau is one of the most-visited cruise ports in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's exactly how to make the most of your day ashore.
Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt and boasts near-perfect weather year-round. Here's how to spend your cruise port day on "One Happy Island".
Montego Bay is Jamaica's second city and a cruise port with serious personality — great beaches, a vibrant strip, and easy access to some of the island's best excursions.
Falmouth is Jamaica's newest and largest cruise terminal — and one of the most underrated stops in the Caribbean. Here's what to do with your day ashore.
St. Thomas is the US Virgin Islands' most-visited cruise destination — and for good reason. Here's what to do with your day in Charlotte Amalie, from duty-free shopping to snorkelling to Magens Bay.
Barbados is one of the Caribbean's most complete islands — incredible beaches, exceptional rum, fascinating history, and a genuine local culture. Here's how to spend your cruise day.
Booking a luxury cruise isn't the same as booking a mainstream one — and doing it right often means working with a specialist. Here's what to know before you spend serious money.
Royal Caribbean now has two very different Bahamas beach days — the sprawling, free-to-enter Perfect Day at CocoCay and the all-inclusive, day-pass-only Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Here's how they compare and which one suits your trip.
An Alaska cruise visits a string of very different ports — Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, and Icy Strait Point — plus scenic days at Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay. Here's what to expect at each stop and how to plan your time ashore.