What draws many people to cruising is the ability to see exotic and beautiful places in the luxury and comfort of a beautifully maintained ship. By far the most popular cruises are to Caribbean destinations as this area of the world offers year-round sunshine, sparkling waters and guaranteed relaxation!

To help you narrow your options, we’ve done the homework for you and found a few of the best Caribbean cruise ship vacations for you to consider. If you are a couple celebrating your anniversary or embarking on your honeymoon, companions looking for a romantic getaway, retirees ready to relax or a family looking to build lifelong memories, you can easily find the best Caribbean cruise ship vacation that works for you.

According to Caribbean Travel+Life magazine, the best ship experience for Caribbean travel is the Oasis of the Seas by Royal Caribbean. The ship is made up on seven distinct neighborhoods, twenty-five dining options and over 2,300 crewmembers to serve you while on board.

If you are looking for a spa day, Broadway-like shows, or a simulated surf experience, the ship has it all and much more. The ship travels to the Eastern and Western Caribbean and leaves from Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are travel options for just about every day of the year.

If you are looking for a longer cruise in the Caribbean, Smarter Travel recommends Holland America’s 14-day southern Caribbean cruise ship vacation.

This cruise typically leaves in November or December and will visit Key West, San Juan, St. Johns and St. Lucia to name just a few of the destinations. You’ll board the ms Ryndam from Tampa, FL and spend the next fourteen days soaking up gorgeous sunshine and living on a luxurious ship. The ship features plenty of dining options, bars and beautiful staterooms. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway you’ll find it on this smaller ship that houses 1,260 guests and 580 crewmembers.

If you are traveling with children, the top family friendly experience when traveling to the Caribbean for your cruise ship vacation, is Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. These ships are outfitted with pools, zip-lines, water parks, water slides and detailed programming to keep your kids entertained. Royal Caribbean offers the largest square footage area of any cruise line dedicated to children and has both fun and educational options.

Because cruising is one of the easiest options for extended families wishing to vacation together, multigenerational families have some great options. Cruise Critic recommends Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess as the best all-in-one option for a Caribbean cruise ship vacation. It has a full line of children’s programming as well as lounges, spas and bars for adults.

They cater to passengers under eighteen as well as offering some wonderful nightlife entertainment for adults. The Caribbean Princess was also the first to offer Movies Under The Stars, a movie theater experience on giant screens poolside that is a favorite for passengers of all ages.

Travel dates are limited on this ship so be sure to book early to guarantee your spot.