One of the ultimate holiday options is a Caribbean Cruise. The chance to visit some of the most beautiful islands in the world, and spend a week or two on a luxurious ocean liner enjoying all the facilities on board is some people’s idea of heaven.

There are loads of different options available for people wanting to experience a Caribbean cruise, choosing from the eastern and western regions of the sea, spending time on islands like Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad.

Most of the big ocean going cruise ships used in the Caribbean, such as the P&O, Ocean Village, and Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer all the facilities that you could possibly want in order to enjoy a fantastic holiday. Swimming pools, casinos, theatres, movie shows, and fitness centres are all available on a modern ship, and most cruise packages are fully inclusive of everything apart from your bets in the Casino.

Food and drink on board ship is also excellent, with a choice of restaurants serving a number of different menus to suit all tastes. From fine dining to fast food, the choice is generally yours when you board a ship, and there is always the chance to get an invite to the prestigious Captain’s Table to dine with the ships commanding officer.

Different cruise lines appeal to different people. Some, like Silversea aim to be the most exclusive and luxurious cruise lines in the world, offering only the highest standard of dining and entertainment on board, while other cruise lines like Ocean Village aim to provide a much more relaxed holiday, with the emphasis firmly on fun rather than being formal or stuffy.

One of the best things about a cruise in the Caribbean is that you get the opportunity to get off the ship and explore the different cultures of the various places that you get the chance to stop off at along the way. From relaxed Antigua with its British character through to Costa Rica and Mexico with their fascinating cultures, your Caribbean cruise will be a real eye opener to you.