A cruise is one of the best ways to see top vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Hop to different islands and along the Caribbean coast for a taste of this beautiful region. See our editor's picks of top Caribbean cruises, itineraries, pools, staterooms, family activities, shore excursions and more.

Here's a way to see Bermuda on the cheap, with a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise trip from New York out to this outpost "Caribbean" island.

Plus: See the new CT+L Vacation Guide: Best Caribbean Cruises.

A CT+L mom takes a Caribbean cruise with her 8-year-old son, exploring the Eastern Caribbean with Mickey and the gang on one of the best cruise ships anywhere, the new Disney Fantasy.

Plus: See the new CT+L Vacation Guide: Best Caribbean Cruises.

CT+L's resident cruise expert sailed through Sandy and lived to tell about it. Read why she would book a cruise during hurricane season again...and again...and again...

Besides the popular cruise ports of Nassau, St. Martin and Cozumel, the cruise lines are creating new ports to enhance your next Caribbean trip. Here are three ports we're excited about.

CT+L Caribbean cruise expert Cynthia Psarakis shows how to still find a cruise ship in the summer low season. For more cruise news, see our Cruise Watch blog.

Ever dreamed of cruising to your own island? Now you can...

I had only been on the new Disney Fantasy for an hour when the “Sailing Away” party featuring Mickey, Minnie, dancers, streamers, and a DJ started. My head was spinning, but my son, 8, was already riding the AquaDuck, the signature water coaster, that dips, loops, and swirls around the entire ship and out across the water. This would pretty much set the pace for my Fantasy inaugural voyage: as much action as the Mouse can cram in for four days. Relaxing? Not really. But lots of fun? Definitely yes.

Cruising during hurricane season? Here's what you need to know about hurricanes and their potential to impact your cruise vacation. 

There are two things I really love — food and the Caribbean...