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Caribbean Cruise Ports

Explore in-depth guides to the Caribbean's most popular cruise ports. Compare excursions, read passenger tips, and connect with local specialists.

Search 19 authority ports by name, country, region, or popular excursions.

All 19 Caribbean Cruise Ports

Every port below has an authority guide, specialist local excursion website, related port links, and a Detailed Local Guide section.

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Western Caribbean

Coral reef snorkeling in Cozumel's turquoise waters

Cozumel

Mexico

Western Caribbean

World-class diving, Mayan ruins, and vibrant island culture

Why we recommend it

Top reef snorkelingMayan cultureBeach clubs
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Stingray City sandbar in Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands

Western Caribbean

Stingray City, Seven Mile Beach, and crystal-clear waters

Why we recommend it

Stingray CitySeven Mile BeachExcellent snorkeling
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West Bay Beach turquoise waters in Roatán

Roatán

Honduras

Western Caribbean

Pristine reefs, eco-adventures, and authentic Caribbean charm

Why we recommend it

Pristine reefsWest Bay BeachEco-adventures
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Chacchoben Mayan ruins near Costa Maya

Costa Maya

Mexico

Western Caribbean

Purpose-built cruise port with Mayan ruins and lagoon adventures

Why we recommend it

Mayan ruins accessLess crowded than CozumelMahahual beach
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Sloth in Costa Rican rainforest near Puerto Limón

Puerto Limón

Costa Rica

Western Caribbean

Sloth sanctuaries, rainforest adventures, and authentic Caribbean Costa Rica

Why we recommend it

Sloth sanctuariesRainforest adventuresCaribbean Costa Rica
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Visitors climbing the terraced Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica

Ocho Rios

Jamaica

Western Caribbean

Dunn's River Falls, river rafting, and lush tropical adventures

Why we recommend it

Dunn's River FallsRiver raftingRainforest adventures
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Historic Georgian buildings along Falmouth harbor in Jamaica

Falmouth

Jamaica

Western Caribbean

Georgian heritage, Martha Brae rafting, and quieter Jamaica port days

Why we recommend it

Georgian heritageMartha Brae raftingQuieter Jamaica experience
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Colonial architecture along Mérida's Paseo de Montejo near Progreso cruise port

Progreso

Mexico

Western Caribbean

Yucatán gateway to Mérida, Uxmal, and flamingo reserves

Why we recommend it

Mérida colonial cityUxmal ruinsFlamingo reserves
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Doctor's Cave Beach turquoise waters along Montego Bay's Hip Strip

Montego Bay

Jamaica

Western Caribbean

Doctor's Cave Beach, Hip Strip nightlife, and Rose Hall Great House

Why we recommend it

Doctor's Cave BeachRose Hall estateHip Strip dining
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