Which Caribbean islands can you visit on a Caribbean cruise?

A Caribbean cruise remains one of the most luxurious types of cruises, and for very good reason. Sparkling blue seas, delicious food, white sand beaches, and warm weather have made the Caribbean islands a favorite destination for years. However, each island in the Caribbean offers something different, and this is just a sample of what each island is all about.

barbados

Barbados, the easternmost of the Caribbean islands, is the gateway to the West Indies. As such, it was the first island to be visited by settlers in the 16th century and the island’s name comes from the settlers’ first discovery of the bearded fig tree: Los Barbados, the bearded ones. Its great natural beauty, including its natural caves, miles of beaches, tropical gardens, and plantation houses, attracts dozens of tourists.

St. Lucia

Verdant jungles, stunning beaches, a volcano you can actually drive to: Saint Lucia is the best island in the Caribbean. The island has a strong French colonial influence and this can be seen in the housing and the names of the island. Be sure to see one of St. Lucia’s iconic features: the Gros Piton and Petit Piton twin pythons.

Ancient

The island has 365 beaches, one for each day of the year if you feel like living on the beautiful island. Lonely coves and rolling hills secure Antigua’s place as one of the true beauties of the Caribbean. Its intriguing history includes its western discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1493, as well as its importance as an island of sugar, cotton, coffee and tobacco plantations before the abolition of slavery.

San Martin

St Maarten is the smallest island in the world that is shared between two nations: the Netherlands and France. For this reason, the two halves of the island contrast in multiple ways, making it a curious place to visit. On top of this, its excellent restaurants and well-stocked duty-free shops make it a favorite with tourists for a good bargain.

Grenade

This Caribbean island is known as the “island of spices” as the land is dotted with plantations of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and mace, as well as lush tropical forests. St George, the capital, looks almost Mediterranean with its cobbled streets and pretty buildings. Be sure to visit a rum distillery if you can, or at least try some tasty Caribbean rum.

Aruba

Aruba’s floating markets are not to be missed, and gorgeous coral reefs and divi-divi trees make the Dutch island a firm favorite on Caribbean cruise lists. Due to its location, the temperatures on the island remain practically the same throughout the year. Along with its special attractions are the standard features of all Caribbean islands: white sand beaches and warm turquoise waters.