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Why not discover the world's most popular cruise -- the Caribbean?

Comprising anywhere from 50 to 750 islands (depending upon how you count), the Caribbean provides a dream vacation when it comes to cruising.

The islands have a warm climate with some of the worlds best beaches, exquisite marine life along with an amazing coral reef, and exceptionally clean waters. Shopping is also a great feature with duty-free prices.

Basic Caribbean Cruise Routes Available:

1. Eastern Caribbean Cruise - Key West, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Much more about this route in a minute.

2. Western Caribbean Cruise - the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the island of Cozumel, and many islands off the coasts of Honduras and Belize. A cruise will take you as far east as Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Grand Cayman in particular has many delights, including white sandy beaches and terrific water sports activities.

3. Southern Caribbean Cruise - San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Grenadines, the Lesser Antilles, and the Netherlands Antilles as far west as Aruba, the latter having 365 beautiful beaches.

4. Exotic/Long-duration Caribbean Cruise - any of the above destinations, which often ends in a different place from where the cruise started.

Eastern Caribbean Cruises

One of the most in demand tours includes the Bahamas and the eastern islands that define the border between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

An Eastern Caribbean cruise is perfect for first-time cruisers and experienced travelers looking for a slow and relaxing pace in comfortable surroundings. These cruises are great for families because they visit only a small number of ports, so most of the cruise time is actually spent on board the ship, often with two consecutive days at sea.

There is plenty to do on the islands of the Eastern Caribbean. You can visit the famous beaches and try snorkeling, sailing, or even golf. Shop for souvenirs and luxury goods imported from around the world including jewelry, perfumes, crystal, porcelain, electronics and more at tax-free prices at the huge selection of shops. And if you are a gambler then you'll love it because the islands have the largest casinos in the Caribbean.

During an Eastern Caribbean cruise you will probably visit the following islands:

Nassau (the Bahamas) - Plenty of gambling action.

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Lots of beaches and shopping.

St Croix (Virgin Islands) - Take a night kayak trip or visit the first landing site of Christopher Columbus on his way to the New World.

St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) - Offers excellent snorkeling opportunities to see a wealth of underwater life in the shallow waters.

As well as some of the lesser known paradises.

No matter where you go on a Caribbean cruise, you'll bring home some great stories and memories.

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