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Caribbean Cruise Tips

What to know before sailing the Eastern, Western, or Southern Caribbean.

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Before You Go

  • Bring a passport book even on closed-loop sailings from a U.S. port.
  • Book reef-dependent and popular excursions (Stingray City, Dunn’s River Falls) as early as possible.

In Port

  • USD is widely accepted across most Caribbean ports; no need to exchange currency for typical U.S. departures.
  • Watch departure times closely on independent excursions — the ship won’t wait.

Weather

  • Hurricane season runs June 1-November 30, peaking August-October; itineraries can shift for safety.
  • December-April is the driest, most consistent stretch of weather.