Southern Caribbean Cruises
Drier skies, fewer crowds and the Caribbean’s best beaches. Southern Caribbean cruises reach the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao — plus Barbados and the Grenadines.
The Southern Caribbean sits below the hurricane belt, so it sails beautifully year-round: the Dutch ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao), lush Barbados and St. Lucia, and the spice island of Grenada. Sailings often leave from San Juan or Barbados for more island time and less sea time. A cruise specialist matches the ship, port and cabin.
Why Cruise the Southern Caribbean?
Below the hurricane belt
Drier, calmer weather nearly year-round.
The ABC islands
Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao’s Dutch charm.
Fewer crowds
Less-visited ports and superb beaches.
More island time
Round-trips from San Juan or Barbados.
Southern Caribbean Ports
Aruba
Eagle Beach and desert-island sun.
Bonaire
Diving and flamingo lagoons.
Curaçao
Pastel Willemstad and reefs.
Barbados & St. Lucia
Beaches, rum and the Pitons.
Popular Departure Ports
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Miami & Fort Lauderdale (longer sailings)
- 7–10 night ABC-island loops
- Grenada & the Grenadines
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Southern Caribbean Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions
What islands do Southern Caribbean cruises visit?
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Barbados, St. Lucia and Grenada are typical — the drier, less-crowded south.
Is the Southern Caribbean good in hurricane season?
Yes — the ABC islands sit below the main hurricane belt, so summer and fall sail more reliably than the north.
Where do Southern Caribbean cruises leave from?
Often San Juan or Barbados for more island time; longer round-trips also sail from Florida.
How do I get a quote?
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More Travel Guides & Resources
- Things To Do in the Caribbean
- Costa Group Cruises
- Princess Group Cruises
- Cunard Group Cruises
- Family & Group Cruises
- Caribbean Cruises overview
- Cruise specialists on Official Cruise Directory
- Everything Travel — Official Travel Directory
- Official Cruise Directory
- Sell Travel — Become a Travel Agent
- Best of the USA