Are there international car ferries in the Caribbean?

1. Are there ferries between Caribbean islands?
2. Is it possible to island hop in the Caribbean?
3. How expensive is it to island hop in the Caribbean?
4. Is there a car ferry to the Bahamas?
5. What is the prettiest Caribbean island?
6. Which is the most dangerous Caribbean island?
7. Can you island hop from St Lucia?
8. Can you island hop from Aruba?
9. Can you island hop in the Virgin Islands?
10. How much would it cost to go to the Caribbean?
11. How do you travel around the Caribbean on a budget?
12. Why is Barbados expensive?

Are there ferries between Caribbean islands?

Unlike what many might think, there are not abundant ferry connections between the islands of the Caribbean. As a result lots of travellers use airplanes to hop from one island to another. Several airlines offer the opportunity to buy air passes which can be a good deal.

Is it possible to island hop in the Caribbean?

There are a few options for island-hopping in the Caribbean. The most popular is booking a cruise, but you can easily go it alone and create your own island-hopping loop by taking advantage of the numerous ferries and boat trips that go back and forth between all of the islands.

How expensive is it to island hop in the Caribbean?

It's quite easy to island-hop really. Planes and/or boats link all the main Caribbean islands with their neighbors. Because tickets are priced for the local market, with advance planning you can find airline tickets for about US$150 to US$200 or less.

Is there a car ferry to the Bahamas?

How to book ferries from United States to Grand Bahama. There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between United States and Grand Bahama operated by 1 ferry company – Balearia Caribbean. The Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 4 hours.

What is the prettiest Caribbean island?

The Most Beautiful Islands in the Caribbean

• Getty. Jamaica. Many people use Jamaica as their entry into the Caribbean, whether its for a food crawl or an exclusive trip to GoldenEye (one of our favorite small resorts in the world). ...
• Getty. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Which is the most dangerous Caribbean island?

Jamaica is probably the most dangerous spot in all of the Caribbean and thus it tops our list. Certain areas of Kingston in Jamaica are considered one of the most dangerous places for travelers and locals alike. Jamaica has one of the highest murder rates in the world and is rife with drug trafficking and crime.

Can you island hop from St Lucia?

The easiest island to hop to from St. Lucia is Barbados since it's a fairly short 20-minute flight from the Vigie airport. But with taxes it's a rather expensive one-way flight. You can also take a ferry to Dominica or Martinique, but those crossings take 2 or 3 hours I believe.

Can you island hop from Aruba?

Island-hopping Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao in the Caribbean is not quite as easy as ABC, but is definitely possible and certainly rewarding.

Can you island hop in the Virgin Islands?

It is worth planning your trip so you can spend some time on as many of the islands as possible. Each island has it's own uniqueness and offers experiences completely different from the others. There are three convenient ways to island hop; take a boat charter, use a ferry or fly between the islands.

How much would it cost to go to the Caribbean?

At the end of the day, it's very feasible to book a vacation to the Caribbean for less than $2,000 for a family of four. This figure includes five nights at an all-inclusive property that costs less than $200 per night (including taxes and fees) plus round-trip airfare that doesn't exceed $250 per person.

How do you travel around the Caribbean on a budget?

10 tips for travelling the Caribbean on a budget

1. Pick one of the cheapest places to travel in the Caribbean. ...
2. Fly during the off-season. ...
3. Drink the local spirits. ...
4. Pack everything you need. ...
5. Stick to 'budget-friendly' activities. ...
6. Island hop. ...
7. Go off the grid. ...
8. Learn about the best currency for your island.

Why is Barbados expensive?

On the whole Barbados tends to be expensive, in part because most everything has to be imported and in part because the standard of living is higher than most other places in the Caribbean. That said, to the extent you focus on local items, it can be outright cheap.