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THE CARIBBEAN
Some of the most popular destinations today are in the Caribbean. Major cruise lines divide
Eastern and Western Caribbean ports of call. Souther Caribbean itineraries require an add on flight and
possibly are a pre or post layover. Southern Caribbean cruises depart from either
Miami or Sanjuan
Let’s explore ports of
departures (Eastern USA) and length of
cruises.
The 3 Night and 4 Night Cruises – Most of the major cruise
lines like Carnival, NCL and RCL specialize in the short-term or “get-a-way”
cruises.
Ports of Departure
Port Canaveral
– Just one Hour east of Orlando
via the Beeline Expressway (toll road). (If you drive, plan to pay between $8
per day for secure port parking. (If you purchase your own air to Orlando, Transfers between
the airport and the cruise ship run from $40 - $60.)
Air Travel Transfers – The cruise lines provide transfers
at reasonable prices and usually provide passengers first embarkation departures
to meet the varying flights schedules. Passengers may also elect to secure private
shuttle transfers from Orlando
International Airport.
Costs will wary depending upon the type of transfers or rental cars.
Port
Of Miami
– Just 20 minutes from Miami
International Airport.
(If you plan to drive plan to pay between $12 - $15 a day for secure port
parking). (If you purchase your own air to Miami
or Fort Lauderdale,
Transfers between the airport and cruise ship run from $20 - $30.) If flying into
Ft. Lauderdale the cruise lines usually provide
passengers with first embarkation departures to meet the varying flight schedules.
Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale
– Like the Port of Miami, Port Everglades is just 20 minutes away from Ft. Lauderdale
International Airport.
The port is the deepest seaport on the East Coast of the United States and is a winter home to many of the
major cruise lines which sail the Mediterranean.
Both Port Everglades and Miami
offer cruisers some of the best destinations to explore ole world cities like San
Juan, St Thomas, St John, Tortola, St Maarten, and other islands based on your choice
of cruise lines.
Port
Of Jacksonville, FL
– Discover the newest embarkation city of Jacksonville
where you’ll cruise the St. John’s River out to the Atlantic.
The St. Johns River is one of the few rivers in
the world that flows north. Mayport Naval Complex along with the ship yards are
a unique sight. Both 4 and 5 Day cruises to the Bahamas make this a great city port.
Port Of Mobile, AL
– This relatively new departure city and terminal offers the warmth and charm of
the South. This is a port city which you might consider spending an extra day or
two to sightsee. Carnival has an exclusive for the next few years. A western Caribbean
itinerary to Mexico
is a popular cruise. Take a serious look and check out the cruise value.
Port
of New Orleans
– Several major cruise lines now depart from New Orleans. The port area was virtually untouched
by hurricane Katrina. Departing from the port you’ll travel 90 miles down the Mississippi to the Gulf Of Mexico
past vast resources of oil rigs and shipping. The itineraries include Mexico, Grand Cayman and Jamaica.
Port
of Tampa, FL
– Sail from Florida’s West Coast form one of the
oldest cities to be explored by De Soto.
The city
once claimed the cigar capital of the new world. You can still see the remains of
the “Hava-Tampa”
factory in Y’bor City along with the dining experience
of renowned Columbia Restaurant. Tampa
still retains
the charm of Spanish Cubans who settled the area.
Sail beautiful Tampa Bay to Western Caribbean.
Port of Houston, TX
– Here’s where the “Texaribbean” cruises begin. NCL offers pre/post stays to enjoy
the
Dude
Ranch experience. The itinerary is excellent, it includes Progreso, the gateway
to Meridia, the capital
of the Yucatan, and to the ports of Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, Mexico
and Belize.
If you are wanting to
explore
the ruins of ancient Mayan civilizations or dive on the famous ledge in Belize, this is
one port to
consider.
Port of Galveston, TX
– Carnival offers three different itineraries. They have 4 Day, 5 Day and Seven
day
cruises. The 4 and 5 day Cruises sail to Cozumel
and Playa del Carmen while the seven day itineraries sail to
Montego Bay, Jamaica,
Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico.
Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico
– This destination opens a whole new world for cruisers to explore the unique
islands that stretch to Central and South America. You can explore the lush tropical forests with
waterfalls
and
pools of cool swimming holes…explore the ancient pirate trading centers of St. Bart’s,
St Kitts,
Grenada and Barbados. San Juan
itself with its history, fort and rain forest if a isle itself!
The Five Night Cruises
– For those who are limited in time and are looking for a good cruise value,
Carnival offer great 5 night cruises.
Carnival offers
Western Caribbean from the Port of Mobile
Western Caribbean from the Port of New Orleans.
Western Caribbean from the Port of Galveston, Tx.
The Seven Night Cruises
-
Exotic Western Caribbean on the Elation on the Norweigan
Sea
Smoke Free Cruises on The Paradise from Miami
NEW! Southern Caribbean – How about a
unique itinerary on an “Island-a-Day”
adventure.
San
Juan to St. Thomas,
St. Johns, Virgin Gorda,
Tortula, Antigua, St. Lucia, Dominica,
and St. Kitts.
*Other Southern Caribbean
destinations to various ports of call depart weekly from Miami on RCL, NCL, and
Carnival.
Alaska Bahamas
and Bermuda Panama
Canal
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