If you're looking for the perfect blend of beach-lounging, water sports, hiking, and town-dwelling, look no further than a Western Caribbean cruise. This varied region offers something for every kind of traveler, from history buffs to outdoor adventurers. Head to Costa Maya, Mexico to explore ancient Mayan ruins, or stop by Grand Cayman's Turtle Farm to get up-close-and-personal with sea turtles. Movie buffs can't miss Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where you can relive your favorite film scenes on gorgeous James Bond Beach.

An Eastern Caribbean cruise offers an incredible array of attractions, from gorgeous beaches and water sports to quaint historic towns. Eastern Caribbean itineraries stop in ports in the British and American Virgin Islands like St. John or St. Thomas, in addition to Puerto Rico and half-Dutch, half-French St. Maarten/St. Martin. Some itineraries stop in up-and-coming Tortola, where you can snorkel and swim in The Baths, a grotto formed by prehistoric boulders. Whether you're planning on a short jaunt or a 10-day adventure, you can't go wrong with a fun-filled Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Craving a longer vacation with slightly more exotic ports? A Southern Caribbean cruise is for you! The remote islands that make up the Southern Caribbean are incredibly varied, from dense tropical rainforests in St. Kitts to pristine white-sand beaches in Antigua. Their distance from the U.S. means they're the least-visited destinations in the Caribbean, so you'll find fewer crowds and hear less English than in other Caribbean islands. Visit the ABC's for world-class beaches on Aruba, enchanting wildlife in Bonaire, and candy-colored houses on the shores of Curacao.