Caribbean
The year-round default from Florida
Eastern and western loops from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Canaveral, Tampa, and Galveston. Hurricane season is June–November; most sailings still go, with itinerary tweaks when a storm is named.
Year-round; busiest December–March and summer school break
Ships in this region
Royal Caribbean · Caribbean
Icon of the Seas
The family mega-ship out of Miami. Waterpark, neighborhoods, seven-night western Caribbean.
7 nights · MIA
Royal Caribbean · Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Oasis-class from Port Canaveral. Same energy as Icon, easier if you fly into Orlando.
7 nights · PCV
Royal Caribbean · Caribbean
Independence of the Seas
The Texas home-port option. Western Caribbean without a Florida flight.
5/7/9 nights · GAL
Celebrity Cruises · Caribbean
Celebrity Beyond
Edge-class from Fort Lauderdale. The couples Caribbean booking when Royal feels too loud.
7 nights · FLL
Celebrity Cruises · Caribbean
Celebrity Edge
The original Edge-class ship. Same idea as Beyond — premium, not a kids club.
7/8 nights · FLL
Virgin Voyages · Caribbean
Scarlet Lady
Virgin’s Miami ship. Adults 18+. Short Caribbean and Bahamas loops.
4/5/7 nights · MIA
Virgin Voyages · Caribbean
Valiant Lady
Scarlet’s sister. Same adults-only product, overlapping Miami Caribbean calendar.
5/7 nights · MIA