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    Ultimate guide to cruising in:The Caribbean

    From the palm-lined shores of Jamaica and St. Thomas to charming Old San Juan, turquoise seas, fascinating history and sun-soaked relaxation are part of every Caribbean cruise. Add Ocho Rios' Dunn's River Falls to your list if you love adventure, or swim with sea turtles in Cozumel for an up-close wildlife encounter. And if you're a beach bum, all you have to do is wait until you reach the next port of call.

    Nearly every cruise line sails the Caribbean, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line. You'll also find private islands and retreats, like Royal Caribbean's CocoCay. To help plan your Caribbean cruise, check out our expert tips, advice from previous cruisers, itineraries and recommendations below.

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    I love everything but the appCaribbean - Western on Regal Princess
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    Pro - Good Value - Little to no children onboard - Fine Dining Option are worth experiencing - A lot of Entertainment options for adults - A lot of giveaway or special discounts if you attend certain events - Wine tasting with foo...

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    ChickapeeFirst Time Cruiser • Age 20s
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    FIVE STAR APEXCaribbean - Western on Ce...
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    Once on board, the Celebrity APEX atmosphere begins to permeate your inner being , as the entire ship exudes a feel...

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    SemperFi_Cruiser10+ Cruises • Age 80s
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    A Perfect Cruise!Caribbean - Western on Ce...

    But the thing that really stood out was the staff.Our room attendant and butler took great care of us and we litera...

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    We will say that the service at the Main Dining Room on the Carnival Freedom was much better - on the Carnival Sunr...

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    SupernovaEyes2-5 Cruises • Age 30s
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    Fascination of a First Ti...Caribbean - Southern on C...
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    Since Carnival has been the only cruise ship I have been on, I can't compare it to any of the others; but I do know...

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