When is the best time to cruise the Southern Caribbean?
Any time of year is ideal to cruise in the Southern Caribbean. While many choose to set off on a Southern Caribbean cruise during the area's dry season, which runs from November to March, the many islands and islets that comprise this beautiful corner of the world remain as premium cruise destinations to visit the whole year round. In South America, surround yourself with great music and authentic cuisine that differs wildly from place to place. South Africa offers a similar opportunity for exploration, against a backdrop of mesmeric deserts and fantastic wildlife.
What's the weather like in the Southern Caribbean?
The Southern Caribbean enjoys a tropical, warm climate throughout the entire year. The region's dry season runs from November through to March, during which time the norm is sunny or partly cloudy skies, with gentle breezes and temperatures hovering around the high 20s Celsius. Throughout the rest of the year, the Southern Caribbean experiences more clouds and rain, but higher temperatures during the summer months tend to create good conditions for floating in warm, gentle ocean waves.
What islands are in the Southern Caribbean?
Situated between the southern United States to the north and South America to the south, the Southern Caribbean is a geographical area comprising more than a dozen island territories dotting the Caribbean Sea. In order from northernmost location to southernmost, the islands that make up the South Caribbean include Saint Maarten, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago
Where do cruise ships dock in the Southern Caribbean?
Cruises to Southern Caribbean destinations with MSC Cruises embark from ports in Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Castries, Saint Lucia, and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Ports of call where MSC Cruises' ships dock temporarily - allowing guests to enjoy adventurous excursions in cities and lush, tropical nature - include Philipsburg, Saint Maarten; St George's, Grenada; St John's, Antigua and Barbuda; Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; and Roseau, Dominica.
How much is a cruise to the Southern Caribbean?
The good news is that MSC Cruises offers a range of Southern Caribbean cruises to suit all budgets, meaning you can comfortably immerse yourself in all kinds of tropical landscapes without breaking the bank. Peruse our Southern Caribbean cruise deals and book your entry point into paradise - whatever your budget might be.
What to pack for a Southern Caribbean cruise?
A cruise to Southern Caribbean climates means it's smart to pack clothing suitable for both warmer and cooler temperatures. Light layers - such as long-sleeved, cotton overshirts, breathable trousers or skirts, and lightweight jumpers - can be added or shed as you move between the air-conditioned cabins of the ship to the sunny city squares of Southern Caribbean islands. Of course, bathing suits, large hats with wide brims that protect your face from the sun, and water-friendly sandals made from breathable materials are also essential for enjoying the waters and sandy beaches of the region. If you're planning to enjoy any shore excursions during your trip, be sure to pack trainers, socks and breathable tops and shorts to ensure maximum comfort under sunnier skies.
How long is a Southern Caribbean cruise?
MSC Cruises offers both seven-night and 14-night trip options for its Southern Caribbean cruises. Seven-night cruises transport guests to the lush landscapes of Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Lucia, as well as historical sites of interest in Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. MSC Cruises' 14-night itineraries to the Southern Caribbean provide even more luxury and relaxation, thanks to stops on the aforementioned islands, as well as the British Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and other destinations.
What is the currency of the Southern Caribbean countries?
Most countries in the Southern Caribbean accept the US dollar. The official currency in Martinique and Guadeloupe is the euro, the Barbadian dollar is the currency in Barbados, and the East Caribbean dollar is the currency in Grenada, Saint Lucia, Antigua and other eastern Caribbean states - but each of these places will also accept the US dollar. However, if using the US dollar in these locations, you may receive your change in the official currency of the region you're visiting.
What is the time zone in the Southern Carribean?
The Southern Caribbean islands are mostly in the Eastern or Atlantic Time Zones. This means the time in most Southern Caribbean locales is about five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time or British Summer Time in the UK.
What countries are part of a Southern Caribbean cruise?
A Southern Caribbean cruise with MSC Cruises transports guests to destinations that are bubbling over with tropical beauty, including Barbados, Guadeloupe and Martinique. Our Southern Caribbean cruises also venture to thrilling locations in countries such as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Maarten, Grenada, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis and the British Virgin Islands, potentially making for a trip of epic proportions. There's no end of choice when it comes to exploring this stunning region with MSC Cruises.
