Caribbean cruise for the backpacker?

1. Can you backpack around Caribbean?
2. What is the best month to go on a Caribbean cruise?
3. How do you travel to the Caribbean on a budget?
4. What countries do you visit on a Caribbean cruise?
5. How much does a Caribbean vacation cost?
6. How easy is it to travel between Caribbean islands?
7. Why you should never go on a cruise?
8. What is the cheapest month to cruise the Caribbean?
9. What are the worst months to take a cruise?
10. What is the cheapest place to fly to in the Caribbean?
11. Where is the cheapest place to travel in the Caribbean?
12. What is the easiest Caribbean island to fly to?

Can you backpack around Caribbean?

So can you backpack the Caribbean? You certainly can, if you look for cheaper alternative accommodation, eat street food or cook your meals, and hire a car instead of going on a tour. Visiting the Caribbean in the low season is also a good idea as accommodation is cheaper than you will find in the high season.

What is the best month to go on a Caribbean cruise?

In terms of the best weather for a Caribbean cruise, the months of December through April will see the most comfortable weather. During these winter and early spring months, there is the least amount of precipitation, as well as humidity. Moreover, this is the time of year that is not part of hurricane season.

How do you travel to 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.

What countries do you visit on a Caribbean cruise?

Cruise lines usually label their cruises as eastern, western or southern Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean cruises focus on The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the US and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico (San Juan) and Dutch St Maarten.

How much does a Caribbean vacation cost?

Popular among honeymooners, jet setters and families, the Caribbean islands all share similar customs, but differ from one another – in prices as well. According to budgetyourtrip.com, an average day will cost you somewhere between $34.47 and $300.52, including accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment.

How easy is it to travel between Caribbean islands?

Caribbean Island Hopping: It's Just So Easy

If you prefer to travel between destinations by water transport you can choose from ferries, catamarans, private speedboats and yachts. There are some scenic ferry routes between St Vincent to the Grenadines, Antigua to Montserrat and St Martin to Anguilla.

Why you should never go on a cruise?

Cruise vacations can often expose you to too much sun while lying on deck or when hitting the beach at one of your ports. Too much sun can not only increase risk of cancer, but it also can cause heat stroke, cataracts, dizziness, fatigue and skin blisters or burns.

What is the cheapest month to cruise the Caribbean?

Not only is the warm Caribbean climate a welcome respite from bad weather, but December through April is also the driest part of the year in the islands. The cheapest times to cruise are typically in the late summer and fall because of hurricane season.

What are the worst months to take a cruise?

Hurricane Season

Storms in August and October have a moderate risk of developing into hurricanes while September has the highest risk of all. For these reasons, September is the worst month of the year to take a cruise.

What is the cheapest place to fly to in the Caribbean?

The Dominican Republic is probably the cheapest Caribbean island to visit if you're looking for affordable all-inclusive deals. You'll find dozens of packages in Punta Cana on CheapCaribbean.com, with prices such as $499 per person for air and four nights' accommodations.

Where is the cheapest place to travel in the Caribbean?

Best Cheap Caribbean Vacations

• Trinidad & Tobago.
• Jamaica.
• Barbados.
• Grenada.
• U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Turks & Caicos.
• St. Kitts & Nevis.
• Puerto Rico.

What is the easiest Caribbean island to fly to?

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the easiest destinations in the Caribbean to reach from New York. Punta Cana airport is located next to all the luxury resorts in the Dominican Republic. You can also fly with Jet Blue into Santo Domingo non-stop from New York which takes 3h 40m.