{"id":52991,"date":"2017-07-18T13:39:58","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T17:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=52991"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"east-west-best-caribbean-cruise-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/07\/18\/east-west-best-caribbean-cruise-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Caribbean Cruise Destinations &#8211; East or West?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Find some of the best Caribbean cruise destinations with the help of Cruiseexperts.com<\/h2>\n<p>Are you scouring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2016\/07\/16\/different-types-caribbean-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caribbean cruise line website<\/a>\u00a0after website trying to find the ultimate cruise itinerary for your next vacation? If so, you may be deciding between Western and Eastern Caribbean ports of call and wondering which would work best for your interests. No matter which region of the Caribbean you plan to explore, beautiful beaches, temperate weather and adventures await. Each area of the Caribbean is filled with a wide range of customs, cultures and cuisine just waiting to be discovered by cruise guests. <!--more-->And while the West and East do have some differences, some similarities between the regions exist such as life moving at a slower pace and locals following a less-punctual schedule. So, which are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/cruise-finder.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Caribbean cruise destinations<\/a> for your upcoming journey? The answer will most likely be found by deciding which area of the Caribbean you are hoping to discover. Here are some tips about each destination that can help you make your choice:<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/caribbean-cruise-line-website.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/caribbean-cruise-line-website-400x267.avif 1x, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/caribbean-cruise-line-website-400x267@2x.avif 2x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53019 size-medium\" title=\"caribbean cruise line website\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/caribbean-cruise-line-website-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"caribbean cruise line website\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/picture><\/a>Eastern Caribbean<\/h2>\n<p>Ports of call will be the biggest difference you will find on Caribbean cruises. With Eastern Caribbean itineraries, you can expect to visit places such as the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Grand Turk &amp; Caicos, St. Kitts, the French West Indies or Key West.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/best-caribbean-cruises-for-couples.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/best-caribbean-cruises-for-couples-400x300.avif 1x, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/best-caribbean-cruises-for-couples-400x300@2x.avif 2x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53017 size-medium\" title=\"best caribbean cruises for couples\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/best-caribbean-cruises-for-couples-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"best caribbean cruises for couples\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"><\/picture><\/a>Western Caribbean<\/h2>\n<p>For those who want to discover Mexico and Central America, a Western Caribbean cruise would be right for you. You may see some of the following ports of call on your cruise itinerary: Costa Maya, Cuba, Belize City, Roatan, Jamaica or Grand Cayman.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to note about both of these regions is that Western Caribbean cruises are usually cheaper and shorten in time-frame as the area is more compact. Eastern Caribbean cruises are typically more expensive and have more area to cover in distance, making these cruises longer. Also, you may find areas of the Bahamas and Labadee, Haiti on both regions\u2019 itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are searching for the best Caribbean cruises for couples or families, there are many hot deals happening right now. Here are a few CruiseExperts.com Caribbean cruise line website deals to choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MSC Cruises 7 Day Caribbean-Western<\/strong>: Explore the beauty of Ocho Rios, Cayman, Cozumel and more on this luxurious <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=7%2F2%2F2017&amp;dt=7%2F2%2F2018&amp;iid=3188548&amp;sno=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7-day Western Caribbean cruise<\/a> from MSC. Prices start at just $449.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Costa Cruises 10 Day Caribbean-Western<\/strong>: Discover the cultures and customs of Central America and Mexico on one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=7%2F2%2F2017&amp;dt=7%2F2%2F2018&amp;iid=3218231&amp;sno=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Caribbean cruise destination<\/a> itineraries from Costa. Visit Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya and more with tickets starting at $749 per person!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norwegian Cruise Line\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=7%2F2%2F2017&amp;dt=7%2F2%2F2018&amp;iid=3203149&amp;sno=32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>7 Day Caribbean-Eastern<\/strong>:<\/a> See breathtaking ports of call including St. Thomas, Tortola and Nassau on a new ship from Norwegian Cruise Line. With prices starting at $649 per person plus many bonus offers, this could be the unforgettable vacation you are looking for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of the best Caribbean cruise destinations can be found in the Eastern and Western regions. Whether you need a cruise for you and a loved one, or seek to take the entire family away, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> agent can help. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> or contact us directly at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784) to learn more. And, don\u2019t forget to like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> and join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find some of the best Caribbean cruise destinations with the help of Cruiseexperts.com Are you scouring Caribbean cruise line website\u00a0after website trying to find the ultimate cruise itinerary for your next vacation? If so, you may be deciding between Western and Eastern Caribbean ports of call and wondering which would work best for your interests. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/07\/18\/east-west-best-caribbean-cruise-destinations\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Best Caribbean Cruise Destinations &#8211; East or West?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[1309,1310,1311],"class_list":["post-52991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-caribbean","tag-best-caribbean-cruise-destinations","tag-best-caribbean-cruises-for-couples","tag-caribbean-cruise-line-website"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52991"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52991\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}