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- The best Caribbean tour packages
- What people love about Caribbean Tours
- Travel Caribbean your way
- Best tour companies for Caribbean tours
- Caribbean tours for every type of group
- Top Caribbean travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Caribbean
- Contact our Caribbean travel experts
- What our customers ask about Caribbean Tours & Trips
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Sailing through the marvellous Caribbean
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It's the best way to see the remote islands of St Lucia/St Vincent and learn the basics of sailing.”
Jessie, traveled in March
A 15-day Caribbean sailing voyage from Martinique takes you to pristine locations like Tobago Cays and Mustique. Snorkel in coral reefs, wander through Port Elisabeth's colorful wooden houses, and visit the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary in Bequia. Suitable for ages 20+, with nights anchored in sheltered bays and dining at local restaurants.
Duration 15 days Destinations Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada Age Range 20 to 40 year olds Operated in English, German Operator sailwithus From
- NZ$3,525+$952 local payments
Duration 9 days Destinations Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Island, British, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $11,645
26% Off- NZ$8,645You save $3,000
The elegant Emerald Azzurra takes you on a 15-day luxury voyage from St. John's to Caribbean gems like Pink Sandy Beach in Barbuda and The Baths in Virgin Gorda. Savor 41 gourmet meals with complimentary drinks while visiting 9 destinations across 4 countries, including Norman Island's hidden coves and vibrant Philipsburg.
Duration 15 days Destinations Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Virgin Island, British, Puerto Rico Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Emerald Cruises From $35,563
33% Off- NZ$23,692You save $11,871
The intimate Emerald Sakara yacht, hosting just 100 guests, offers a 7-day Caribbean escape. From Saint Thomas, visit UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard in Falmouth Harbour, taste French-Creole fusion cuisine in Gustavia, and relax on Virgin Gorda's pristine beaches. Package includes 17 gourmet meals and complimentary drinks.
Duration 7 days Destinations Virgin Islands, U.S., Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Virgin Island, British, Puerto Rico Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Emerald Cruises From $15,431
50% Off- NZ$7,657You save $7,774
Duration 11 days Destinations Bahamas, Virgin Island, British, Guadeloupe, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Barbados Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $14,445
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What people love about Caribbean Tours
- Sailing through the marvellous Caribbean
I loved this tour. It’s not a luxury cruise, you live aboard the boat and cook together. It’s managed by a German company, being non-German speaking I had no issues, the skipper and other crew members could speak English well. This is the best way to see the remote islands of St Lucia/St Vincent and learn the basics of sailing.
- Explore Jamaica
Great to have the trip on the Explore list. Adding a day or two to the trip would have allowed us to see a bit more of some places
Travel Caribbean your way
For sailors wanting to discover hidden Caribbean spots, our top pick is a 14-day journey starting in Martinique that takes you past St. Vincent's volcanic shores and into Bequia's vibrant Port Elisabeth. The protected lagoon at Tobago Cays is where our travelers love to drop anchor and snorkel around the coral reefs. There's also an 8-day route through the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and also St. Barths where you can swim right off the yacht and play with marine equipment. What makes these trips special is the mix of actual sailing lessons, cooking together and getting to less-visited islands. Our customers tell us these voyages work best if you want hands-on sailing rather than a luxury cruise experience.
See all Sailing toursThe Caribbean comes alive through our private guided tours that go beyond the usual tourist spots. Jamaica's customized experiences take you right into island life - you'll climb the cascading waters at Dunn's River Falls, paddle down the winding Rio Grande and jump into the clear blue pools at Blue Hole. Over in Puerto Rico, our customers particularly enjoy combining hikes through El Yunque's lush rainforest with evening kayak trips in Fajardo Bay where the water glows with bioluminescence. The Dominican Republic tours head off-grid to special places like the Larimar mines, the only spot on Earth where you can find this rare blue stone. These explorer routes blend physical activities with real cultural moments - one day you're learning coffee-making techniques at Blue Mountain and the next you're sipping rum at Pelican Bar, a quirky spot built right out in the Caribbean Sea.
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Find the right partially guided tour for you in Caribbean. There are 20 trips to choose from, that range from 4 days in length, up to 90 days. The month with the most departures is July, making it the most popular time to visit Caribbean.
Best tour companies for Caribbean tours
Based on the provided feedback, your best options are really between these two tour companies, and they each excel in different areas. Across Caribbean Excursions does a solid job with their week-long Bahamas program - our travelers consistently mention how well-organized everything is and they appreciate getting a proper mix of activities while still connecting with local culture. Explore's Jamaica tour has built up quite a following too, especially for travelers who want to dig deeper into island life. The local guides make a big difference here - they take you through working coffee plantations and rum distilleries instead of just hitting tourist spots. What's particularly good about both companies is they don't just rush you from place to place. They've clearly put thought into the pacing and timing of activities, markets, beach time and cultural visits. Our customers regularly tell us they appreciate having enough time to properly experience each stop rather than just ticking boxes. I should note that while we don't have extensive review data yet, the feedback we do have from travelers who've taken these tours in the past year has been consistently positive, especially about the cultural elements and activity mix.
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Group
74 tours in CaribbeanThe group tours really tap into Caribbean culture and give you time to properly explore each place. In Kingston, you get three full days to soak up the music scene and visit coffee farms up in the Blue Mountains. Our travelers tell us they love how varied each day is - one morning you're learning about Rastafarian life in a local community, then by afternoon you're floating down the Rio Grande on a bamboo raft. There's a good mix of beach time and cultural visits; you might start at Frenchman's Cove then head to historic Port Royal later. The schedule includes group meals with local dishes and also leaves room for exploring on your own, especially around Negril's Seven Mile Beach and Montego Bay's lively strip.
Small Group
28 tours in CaribbeanSmall group sailing through the Caribbean creates an intimate way to discover hidden corners of these islands. The 14-day voyages from Martinique let you actively participate in sailing, while exploring quiet spots like Petit Tabac, Mayreau's pristine beaches and also hidden coves. Our travelers especially connect with cooking together on deck and picking up sailing basics from experienced skippers. The Jamaica route has become quite popular, where groups immerse themselves in island culture - from climbing Dunn's River Falls to touring Blue Mountain coffee estates, wandering through Trench Town's vibrant music scene. These tours blend physical activity with cultural connections naturally; you might spend a morning rafting the Rio Grande then visit a Maroon village in the afternoon. The flotilla-style Caribbean sailing works well for both new and experienced sailors, with time for snorkeling in Tobago Cays' coral reefs and exploring spots like Port Elisabeth where colorful wooden houses line the streets. Our customers often tell us how the small group size helps them connect with fellow travelers while keeping the flexibility to stay longer in places that spark their interest.
Private / Personalized
22 tours in CaribbeanPrivate tours let you set the pace while keeping those genuine local connections. In Jamaica, your guide can read the room - if you're loving Blue Hole's waterfalls, you stay longer, or if you want extra time perfecting your coffee at Craighton Plantation, that's fine too. Over in the Dominican Republic, these tours often head to quieter spots like Black River for crocodile watching or mountain villages where you'll learn proper jerk cooking. Our guests really value how the day can shift - maybe an active morning climbing Dunn's River Falls followed by a quiet afternoon on a hidden beach. Special requests are no problem, whether that's more photo stops along Bamboo Avenue or timing things just right to catch those cliff divers at Rick's Café.
Top Caribbean travel itineraries to fit your plans
Ten days gives you space to understand Jamaica's real character. Starting in Kingston, our guests love experiencing both the polished uptown areas and raw energy of Trench Town's reggae culture. After exploring Blue Mountain coffee estates, you'll head to Port Antonio for Rio Grande bamboo rafting. The journey continues with time on Negril's seven-mile beach and finishes in Treasure Beach - perfect for crocodile spotting boat safaris or Jamaican cooking classes. As one of our customers put it: "the gentle pace was exactly what I needed after leaving work behind."
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Two-week sailing trips reveal how different each Caribbean island really is. Starting from Barbados or Bridgetown, you'll cruise through the Grenadines and stop at Tobago Cays for turtle snorkeling in impossibly clear water. The route takes in French-influenced spots like Îles des Saintes and Saint Barthélemy, plus historical sites including Antigua's Nelson's Dockyard. You'll explore natural features like The Baths at Virgin Gorda and also lesser-known gems such as the wave-formed natural jacuzzi at Jost Van Dyke's Bubbly Pool.
Demographics
The sailing tours around St. Lucia and St. Vincent tend to attract solo travelers who want to meet new people. You can get involved with the actual sailing if you're interested, or just relax and enjoy the group dinners and beach stops. Our 14-day routes take you to quiet spots like Petit Tabac, Mayreau and other hidden coves where the small groups make it natural to connect while exploring local beaches and bars.
For couples, we've developed private tours through Jamaica's quieter areas where you control the pace between coffee plantations and empty beaches. Puerto Rico offers some really nice romantic elements - evening walks in Old San Juan paired with kayaking in glowing bioluminescent waters. In the Dominican Republic, you can enjoy private beach picnics and guided walks through Los Haitises National Park. Most couples like how we mix active mornings in caves or at waterfalls with laid-back afternoons at small boutique hotels.
Our yacht tours through the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico really click with young adults looking for social activities. Mornings might find you snorkeling Norman Island's caves, afternoons testing out water sports off the yacht and evenings joining beach BBQs with live music. The night kayaking in Vieques' bio bay is always popular, as are the beach clubs in St. Barths. We keep the schedule flexible so you can join group activities or explore on your own.
Our cultural tours in Jamaica work particularly well for senior travelers - we use comfortable hotels as bases while exploring the island's heritage sites. You'll visit historic Devon House, learn about coffee growing in the Blue Mountains and take it all in at a comfortable pace. In the Dominican Republic, we run easy-going tours through Santo Domingo's colonial zone with regular breaks and good transport. The guides adjust things based on mobility levels while making sure everyone gets to experience the real Caribbean.
Our family tours in Curaçao mix learning with pure fun - kids particularly love spotting fish while snorkeling at the Blue Room cave's crystal waters. Parents tell us they appreciate how we pace things, with plenty of beach time at Klein Curaçao and walks through Willemstad where the Dutch-style buildings catch children's attention. Jamaica works really well for families too; the Dunn's River Falls climbs and gentle river tubing are always highlights. Over in the Dominican Republic, we've picked family-friendly resorts with lots of organized activities and included guided trips to places like Harrison's Cave where electric trams take you through impressive caverns.
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Best time to visit Caribbean
- Summer 2025
Summer in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico brings out some unique experiences. Around Puerto Plata, you can join eco-projects building bottle homes and learning about local environmental work. The afternoons cool off with swims at Dudu Ecological Park's freshwater lagoon or snorkeling near Sosúa's corals. Puerto Rico's summer schedule makes good use of the long days - you'll walk through Old San Juan as the sun sets and catch early ferries to Culebra's beaches. The water activities really pick up with speedboat rides to distant cays and night kayaking in glowing waters.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall means better value and fewer crowds at Jamaica's top spots. You get more space to explore Blue Mountains coffee farms and extra time watching sunsets at Treasure Beach. Our travelers tell us they love the relaxed pace through Port Antonio, with plenty of swimming time at Frenchman's Cove and also the Blue Lagoon. The weather works perfectly for Dunn's River Falls climbs and Rose Hall Great House visits. The days usually wrap up at Rick's Cafe - you can watch the cliff divers with a sunset backdrop and then enjoy some live reggae.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
The Caribbean winter sailing scene opens up some fantastic routes through quiet bays. You can join multi-day trips around St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where nights are spent cooking together on deck and anchoring in peaceful spots. Over in Barbuda, the yacht tours take you past pink-sand beaches and let you watch frigate birds at their UNESCO sanctuary. Our customers really enjoy stopping in Les Saintes for the French-Caribbean fusion food, especially the local coconut cake near Fort Napoleon. The Norman Island circuit includes snorkeling at old pirate caves, and there's plenty of time at hidden beaches. The British Virgin Islands yacht tours finish perfectly with beach BBQs and live music at White Bay Beach on Jost Van Dyke.
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- Spring 2026
Jamaica really comes into its own in spring. The Kingston tours start at the Bob Marley Museum, then head up to local Blue Mountain coffee plantations for afternoon tastings. Port Antonio's spring activities mix bamboo river rafting with dips in the Blue Lagoon. Puerto Rico offers some great combinations - you can hike El Yunque rainforest trails and then paddle through bioluminescent waters at night. Our Barbados visitors in April start at Harrison's Cave, continue to Hunte's Gardens and usually end up joining the turtle-watching snorkel sessions along the west coast.
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Looking to experience authentic Caribbean culture?
You'll want to go beyond those gorgeous beaches and dive into places like Santo Domingo's Mercado Modelo where you can pick up beautiful handmade larimar jewelry and fresh organic cacao. There's amazing history at UNESCO sites like Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua where 18th-century colonial buildings tell incredible stories about naval battles and trading days. One of my favorites is visiting the Rastafarian villages up in Jamaica's Blue Mountains where you can join traditional drumming ceremonies learn about Ital cooking and taste that famous Blue Mountain coffee right from family farms. For the full cultural experience try timing your visit with festivals like Barbados' Crop Over in July-August or catch Dominican Republic's Carnival February through March.
Want to discover some hidden Caribbean gems?
You've got to check out Barbuda's Frigate Bird Sanctuary where over 5000 magnificent frigatebirds make their home you can only get there by boat from Codrington Lagoon. Montserrat's volcanic landscapes are incredible especially the buried former capital Plymouth they call it the Caribbean's Pompeii. Then there's beautiful Mayreau's Salt Whistle Bay where you can watch traditional boat building and eat fresh-caught lobster right from local fishermen. Norman Island in the BVIs is pretty special too it actually inspired Treasure Island and has amazing snorkeling spots at The Indians and The Caves.
Wondering about water activities?
The Tobago Cays Marine Park is perfect for snorkeling with sea turtles and exploring pristine coral formations. If you're into diving head to the HMS Rhone wreck near Norman Island or check out those incredible underwater sculptures in Grenada's Molinere Bay. You absolutely can't miss kayaking in the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay in Vieques Puerto Rico it's the brightest bio bay anywhere. For something different try swimming with nurse sharks at Compass Cay in the Bahamas or explore Thunderball Grotto's underwater caves made famous in James Bond movies. Most local operators like Emerald Cruises provide all the water sports equipment right from their yachts.
Need help planning a multi-island trip?
Regional airlines like LIAT and Caribbean Airlines make island hopping pretty easy between major destinations. Sailing trips are great for combining places like the Windward Islands or the Virgin Islands. There are quick ferries connecting spots like St Kitts-Nevis or Antigua-Barbuda perfect for day trips. Luxury yacht charters through companies like Emerald Cruises let you customize your route and get into smaller ports that big cruise ships just can't reach places like Les Saintes or Jost Van Dyke.
Can you experience luxury and local culture together?
Absolutely! Stay at high-end places like Jamaica's Blue Mountain resorts while joining coffee harvests or book amazing beachfront villas in Bequia while learning traditional boat-building from local experts. Many luxury properties now offer cultural experiences learn traditional cooking at St. Lucia's Jade Mountain or go line fishing with locals from Anguilla's Cap Juluca. Private guides can set up exclusive experiences like traditional Maroon drumming in Jamaica's Cockpit Country or private tours of historic sugar plantations after hours.