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Reviewed Caribbean Sailings
Curated sailing fares from 5 lines · 145 sailings · Latest check May 19, 2026 · See the true cost with our calculator
From
$249
per person, dbl
incl. taxes & fees
Carnival Paradise
4-Day Western Caribbean from Tampa, FL
From Tampa, FL
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Nov 1, 2026
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$319
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Valor
5-Day Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA
From New Orleans, LA
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Nov 14, 2026
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$334
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Breeze
4-Day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX
From Galveston, TX
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Feb 22, 2027
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$359
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Magic
6-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
From Miami, FL
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Sep 27, 2026
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$379
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Sunrise
5-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
From Miami, FL
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Aug 31, 2026
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$469
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Getaway
5-Day Western Caribbean from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
From Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
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Dec 4, 2026
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$469
per person, dbl
incl. taxes & fees
Carnival Celebration
7-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
From Miami, FL
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Dec 6, 2026
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$669
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Escape
5-Day Caribbean from Orlando (Port Canaveral): Puerto Plata & Great Stirrup Cay
From Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
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Apr 28, 2027
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From
$952
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Scarlet Lady
Key West & Bimini Beach Club
From Miami, Florida
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Feb 25, 2027
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From
$1,379
per person, dbl
incl. taxes & fees
Azamara Journey
EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE: SAINT LUCIA, DOMINICA & SINT MAARTEN
From Bridgetown, Barbados
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Dec 12, 2026
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The costs cruise lines don't show you
These extras add up fast. Our calculator includes them all so there are no surprises.
Drink Packages
$70-$110
per person / day
WiFi Packages
$15-$25
per device / day
Gratuities
$16-$26
per person / day
Specialty Dining
$35-$75
per person / meal
Travel Insurance
$100-$300
per person / trip
Shore Excursions
$50-$200
per person / port
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