Top 10 Caribbean Cruise Destinations for Families
That includes a lot of family friendly cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, and Disney, who also have their own private islands in the region.
Caribbean cruises are often thought of as been fun in the sun, but the region is full of differing cultures, history and great food variety- but ports of call know that 1000’s of families will be visiting, and many are going out of their way to offer lots for families to enjoy.
This list takes a look at 10 of the best Caribbean cruise destinations for families to spend a great day ashore.
Our Top 10 Caribbean Cruise Destinations for Families
Grand Cayman
The island’s main cruise port in George Town gives easy access to many great family friendly attractions or for exploring the beautiful Caribbean Island.
Seven mile beach makes for a great day of relaxing and soaking up the sun and can be a great place to spend your afternoons, after enjoying attractions such as the Cayman Turtle Centre and Stingray City, both great places for families who love nature.
The islands Botanic Park, Pedro St. James Castle and National Museum are also popular for families.
Puerto Rico
The bustling city of San Juan is not only a popular port of call for cruise ship sailing the region but it is also a home port for a number of lines.
That is not too surprising because the bustling city and island has lots to offer visitors, with many of its top sights and attractions been ideal for families.
The natural beauty of the island can be explore by a hike of the El Yunque National Forest and of course there are numerous beaches to visit.
The Museo del Nino is an interactive museum aimed at families with young children, which is ideal if the weather gets to hot or wet.
Costa Rica
Puerto Limon is the main port of call in the country for those cruising the Caribbean and it is often one of the friendliest ports you will visit.
Costa Rica is well known for its lush forests and incredible wildlife, and it is both of those that are amongst the key attractions for families.
A visit to the sloth sanctuary allows you to get close to laid back mammal, whilst the Cahuita National Park is home to lots of beautiful fauna and plenty of animals.
If you and your family are looking for something different that is always popular with kids, there are plenty of chocolate shops and factory tours that can be booked.
Bahamas
The Bahamas is home to many beautiful beaches but much of the region can claim that but where the country stands out for families cruising the Caribbean is the incredible resorts on offer there.
Aquaventure and Atlantis offer some of the best waterparks in the world and are fun filled for both kids and adults.
If a waterpark isn’t for you, other attractions include a Pirate Museum, Fort Charlotte and if you are there during the holiday season, the Junkanoo street parade is a must watch.
Curacao
The colourful houses and shops of the Dutch island of Curacao is always popular with kids and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Willemstad is just a great place to walk around.
Attractions include a Sea Aquarium, and Ostrich Farm and the beautiful Christoffel National Park.
Kids will also love a walk across the Queen Emma pontoon bridge, especially when lit up at night.
CocoCay
CocoCay, which goes by the tagline of ‘Perfect Day at CocoCay’ is a private island owned by Royal Caribbean and brings the family fun of their ships to land.
Visitors can enjoy a huge water park, a zip line, kayaking and lots more, or you can just lounge around on the beach.
Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay is a private island that is owned by the Disney Cruise Line and that is for the exclusive use of their guests.
As with everything Disney, their island is all about family fun, with guests able to enjoy sandy beaches, large swimming pools and lots of activities.
St. Maarten
The port and capital city of Philipsburg offers lots for families to enjoy including several historical sites, numerous attractions and access to beautiful beaches.
The islands rainforest adventure park offers the chance to zip-line through the treetops or you can take a boat tour to nearby islands such as Anguilla and St Barth’s.
Antigua
Antigua offers a good choice of sandy beaches that are perfect for spending the day together a family or for relaxing at after a day of exploring all that the island has to offer including a donkey sanctuary, boat tours and the historic Nelson’s Dockyard.
Jamaica
Jamaica is a great choice for families as there is a wide variety of sites to experience including a visit to the Dunn’s River Falls and the Green Grotto Caves.
Attractions and activities include the Bob Marley Museum, Mystic Mountain, where you can bobsleigh through the rainforest and Dolphin Cove.
