12 of the Greatest Caribbean Cruises for Winter Travel

How does the sound of hopping on board a floating city and sailing down to the Caribbean sound – right smack dab in the middle of winter when you’re already growing weary of shoveling and snow blowing your driveway?

There’s no better time to start planning a warm-weather escape than fall. As cooler temperatures set in, cruise lovers begin looking toward the Caribbean for their next winter adventure.

From quick weekend getaways to extended itineraries that explore multiple islands, Caribbean cruises offer the perfect mix of relaxation, sun, and adventure during the colder months.

Let’s take a look at 12 of the best options for this upcoming winter season. 

Royal Caribbean: Allure of the Seas

When speaking of Caribbean cruises, we must start with royalty, right? The Allure of the Seas really takes the whole floating city notion to new heights.

It features seven different neighborhoods, a boardwalk, a carousel, and even an ice skating rink. 

They have a nice six-night Western Caribbean cruise that starts at $675/person – with taxes and fees included. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this could be a nice winter getaway when you’re ready to escape the cold.

Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Breakaway

As one of their larger ships, you’ll have everything at your fingertips onboard the Breakaway – from their award-winning Mandara Spa to a ropes course to an Aqua Park.

Their restaurants serve everything, including Brazilian, French, and Italian cuisine. 

They, too, will sail you down to Western Caribbean hotspots like Cozumel and Costa Maya. Departing from New Orleans, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, the options abound to hop aboard and rejuvenate your soul.

Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Vista

Sailing from Port Canaveral, this is one of Carnival’s luxury liners that will escort you down to the Caribbean for anywhere from six to nine days. They have lovely staterooms that are decked out in an Old Havana Style, as well as a Havana Pool & Bar that looks like its own island retreat.

Kids will go crazy for their twin-track suspended bike course while the little ones enjoy Dr. Seuss’ Bookville®.

There’s also an adults-only Serenity Retreat for a little quiet time, as well as nine onboard dining options, including a steakhouse and a BBQ joint, courtesy of Guy Fieri.

Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Reflection

Celebrity Reflection is happy to sail you to the Southern Caribbean so you can see beautiful destinations like Antigua’s sugar plantations.

Some of their staterooms are absolutely stunning, including their spa-inspired AquaClass® suites. When you add a balcony to that oceanfront view, it’s bliss – right from your bed.

With so much luxury on board, you don’t even have to splurge on your room if you don’t want to. Three-night packages start at $289 per person, and you can take full advantage of their onsite restaurants, lounges, and spa services to indulge in every bit of decadence – even with an affordable price tag like that.