Finding a cheap Caribbean vacation that does not sacrifice quality, amenities and good food can be challenging. Many online booking agents advertise cheap vacations but it’s hard to really know what you will and will not be getting before you arrive. After years of travel threw out the Caribbean as a budget traveler I find the best way to get the most for less is an all inclusive vacation either by land or sea.
Where Can I Find Cheap Caribbean Cruises?
When looking for a great deal on cruises I usually go to cheapcaribbean.com to find specials and options like days at sea and departure cities. I find the best priced cruses leave out of Florida, New York or Texas.
- Carnival Cruises has a 3 night cruise leaving out of Miami to the Bahamas for as low as $219 pp
for an interior room $409 for a balcony room. The itinerary for this cruse is Day 1 depart Miami at 4pm, Day 2 arrive Nassau 10Am, Day 3 at Sea, Day 4 arrive Miami 10am. This price includes all onboard meals and drinks (Non Alcoholic) and 24 Hour room service. Entertainment including comedy clubs, shows, Discos. Use of all fitness facilities and pools.
- Royal Caribbean has a 7 night cruise leaving out of Galveston for $568pp for an interior stateroom $605 pp for ocean view. The itinerary for the cruse is Day 1 depart Galveston, Texas 4:30 PM, Day 2-3 At Sea, Day 3 At sea, Day 4 arrive at Falmouth, Jamaica 9am depart 4pm, Day 5 arrive George town, Grand Cayman 7am depart 4pm, Day 6 Arrive Cozumel, Mexico 9am depart 6pm, Day 7 at Sea, Day 8 Arrive Galveston, Texas 6:30 am. All meals and non alcoholic drinks included.
- Norwegian Cruise has a 10 night cruise from New York for $849pp interior suite $1099pp for a balcony.
The 10 night itinerary is Day 1 depart NY at 4:00pm, Day 2-4 at Sea, Day 5 Arrive San Juan, Puerto Rico 8am depart 5pm, Day 6 St Thomas, US virgin Islands Arrive 8am Depart 5pm, Day 7 Philipsburg, St. Martin, Arrive 8am Depart 5pm, Day 8 Tortola, British Virgin Islands Arrive 7am depart 1pm Day9-10 at Sea. Day 11 Arrive NY 10am. All meals and non alcoholic drinks included.
Disclaimer. Prices were found on an independent travel site prices, dates and what is included will vary. Check with cruise lines for up to date prices.
How About A Cheap Caribbean All Inclusive?
You have worked hard all year and you want to spoil yourself but you don’t want to break the bank. You want your kids to be occupied with fun and activities but you still want to have adult fun. Sound familiar? Try these all inclusive Resorts
Punta Cana
Rui Palace Bavaro. Punta Cana Dominican Republic.
The latest addition to the Rui complex and considered to be the most luxurious , the resorts boasts 610 stylish suites each with its own liquor dispenser so you can party harty as soon as you arrive. The resort sits directly on palm lined Arena Gorda beach the jewel of Punta Cana. To get your party on there are 4 bars and a night club to serve you including a swim up bar. For the kids there are 3 pools or drop them off at the kids club so you can try your luck at the Casino. Hungry try the five restaurants Sushi, Italian, and a steak house. After dark there are different shows nightly and late night dancing.
What’s included? All meal and snacks, all domestic and imported beverages, Kids programs and all non motorized water sports.
Hilton, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
My family and I had a blast staying at this resort, the staff was genuinely friendly the food and entertainment great and a very good value.
Hilton built this resort on the old Rose Hall sugar plantation and it still retains the old school charm of Jamaica. Recently remodeled this all inclusive resort offers wind sailing, Kayaking and snorkeling along its 1000 Ft beach. For the kids there is a very cool water park with 280 Ft water slide and lazy river. Enjoy the swim up bar while the kids are being occupied at the kids and teen center. You have to try the BBQ at the Pool restaurant. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet style in the main restaurant. Want something a bit formal make reservations for the Italian restaurant. The entertainment changes nightly from a Magician to Reggae bands. For late night fun you can tear it up at the disco.
If you are a Golf nut try the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, Golf Digest rated it as one of Jamaica’s finest.
What’s included? All Non motorized water sports, Kids and teen club, all food and snacks, Beverages, Non premium brand liquor, wine, and draft beer.
My View.
Yes a cheap Caribbean vacations are possible but better said a inexpensive quality vacation can be had with a little shopping and patience. There are lots of online booking companies competing for you business so spend some time on line and compare.
Stephen Kent
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