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