It's that time of year where a lot of us are starting to get the winter blues. The holidays have come and gone, the cold weather has descended upon us, and spring is still miles away. It's essentially the perfect time to pack a few suitcases and take a tropical vacation.
A Carribean cruise is the perfect place to unwind and forget the cold weather waiting for you back at home. These days, luxury cruise ships have everything and anything a person could want. They are the ultimate way to see all of the islands that the Carribean has to offer.
These fifteen cruise lines are the best of the best. Pick one and get ready to set sail!
15 Princess Cruise Line Is A Great Place To Vacation With Friends
Princess Cruises are well recognized among tropical travelers, and chances are if you book with this company, you won't be let down. The newest ship in the fleet, The Regal Princess, gives guests a real show with the pool deck’s WaterColor Fantasy sound and light show. Great seafood and tons of entertainment also aim to wow guests.
14 Holland America Line Has Earned A Solid Reputation For Excellence
When sailing throughout the Carribean, you want to book with a line that has a solid reputation. Being stuck on a cruise line that ends up less than par can be a real downer. This cruise line has precisely that: an excellent reputation. It has made its mark by remaining consistent and comfortable over the years.
13 Royal Caribbean Ships Have More Fun Than You Can Manage
A Royal Carribean ship is basically a city on the high seas. You and a whopping six thousand other travelers can zip line, ice skate, swim, and take in one of the many entertainment shows while aboard a Royal Carribean cruise ship. Compared to some of the other cruise lines, this trip has the added bonus of being affordable.
12 Norwegian Cruise Lines Won't Ever Bore You
If it's an ocean party you are looking for, then this is the cruise line for you. Unlike some of the more relaxed, intimate ships on this list, the Norwegian Cruise line is going to give you a legit rager on the water. There will be no shortage of entertainment options and watering holes on a Norwegian Cruise ship.
11 Disney Cruise Lines Will Woo The Kiddos
If you have kids, then you have to do Disney at least once! Instead of trekking down to Florida or out to California, consider a Disney Cruise. The kids will be thrilled, and there is so much for the parents to do as well. For families who all want fun and sun, a Disney Cruise will cater to everyone.
10 Crystal Cruises Offer Serenity On The High Seas
With plenty of dining options, even the choice of eating in your room or on your private balcony, the Crystal Cruise Line really aims to please guests. While sailing the seas, travelers can take golf lessons with a professional instructor, take deep breaths at the spa, and relax at one of the ship's pools.
9 Unwind On A Windstar Cruise
Windstar cruises are smaller than some of the giant ships on the list but don't count this one out. When it comes to cruise liners, bigger isn't always better. Small vessels can shimmy into small ports, giving guests a chance to explore unique places in the Carribean. The only drawback with this one is that it isn't inclusive, so bring extra cash.
8 Oceania Cruises
If you are looking for a cruise line that is low key and laid back, this is a great choice. Hang out in the quiet lounge or chill out in the ship's extensive library. With nearly twelve dining options onboard, bring a couple of pairs of elastic waist pants because you will definitely be feasting while on this ship.
7 Disney Magic Is A Family's Delight
The Disney Magic gives eager kids plenty of face to face time with Mickey, Minnie and the whole gang. No one will tire of the food since the ship rotates menus. One day will be French-themed, while the next day might be Brazilian. After dinner, families can check out Tangled: The Musical.
6 The Ponant Offers Intimacy That Other Cruise Lines Simply Can't
Some cruise lines can take on thousands of travelers at a time, and things can get pretty congested on board. The Ponant offers travelers an intimacy level that other cruise ships just can not. Each cruise takes on only sixty guests, so you'll never feel like you are vacationing with wall to wall strangers.
5 The Celebrity Reflection Has Enough Fun To Keep You Busy For A Month
This massive ship can take over three thousand people on an epic trip across the Carribean. With eleven restaurants, an interactive activity center, pools, cabanas, and much more, one week aboard this luxury vessel simply won't be enough. You might want to book an entire month!
4 The Viking Sky Takes Guests To Places Unimaginable
The ship is beautiful, but it's also small enough to get passengers into ports that could not take on the larger cruise ships. Not only will guests get an experience of a lifetime onboard the ship, but they will get one when the ship docks as well. For those who don't care to leave the ship, they can hang out in the spa, the fitness center, theater, yoga center, or the infinity pool. Take your pick.
3 The Seabourn Odyssey Is Where The Party's At
Complimentary champagne, fresh fruit, and twenty-four-hour room service? Well, sign us up. The Seabourn Odyssey ship leaves little to the imagination. The suites are enormous and include a separate living and sleeping space, and travelers will never become bored with two pools, six hot tubs, a putting green, and a spa all onboard. Can we just live here, please?
2 The Silver Spirit Has Been Redesigned To Meet Your Wildest Dreams
After getting a complete overhaul in 2018, the Silverseas ship drew in cruise lovers from near and far. The huge rooms, bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, private verandas, and eight dining options are a huge plus, as is the ginormous spa that is housed on the ship. No one will feel claustrophobic while vacationing on this ship.
1 Regent Seven Seas Cruises Is Fit For Royalty
You'll feel like a King or Queen while sailing the crystal clear waters of the tropics aboard the Seven Seas Explorer. With so many staff members, the ratio between guests and staff is nearly one to one. Talk about having someone at your beck and call. The suites on this 750 passenger vessel are huge by cruise ship standards, and dining options are out of this world. Cruising on this line will cost you though; the Seven Seas is not cheap.