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A cruise in the Caribbean can offer the perfect holiday. As well as the unbeatable combination of sun, sea and sand, taking a cruise also offers the excitement of continuously discovering new destinations and never staying in the same place for too long. The Caribbean's many islands offer many different possible itineraries for those going on a cruise in the region. This week, we look at what the western Caribbean has to offer, moving further east next week. One of the most popular Caribbean cruise destinations is the Bahamas, a group of some 700 islands offering many different attractions and forms of entertainment. Nassau is the most common cruise stop here and as the capital city it offers a wealth of historical and cultural sights that should not be missed, particularly cathedrals, fortresses and various mansions. To the south of the Bahamas is Cuba, another history and culture-rich destination. Its main stop is the capital, Santiago de Cuba, which features a UNESCO-listed heritage site in the form of the famous Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca fortress and an array of entertainment options such as live jazz, energetic dance venues and exotic restaurants. Another popular western Caribbean cruise stop is Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. This particular island boasts the famed Seven Mile Beach and the capital city, George Town, which as you might expect offers superb shopping and a wide range of nightspots to keep cruise-goers entertained. Meanwhile, Jamaica is probably one of the most famous Caribbean holiday destinations and is home to cruise stops such as Montego Bay, where natural beauty sights such as the Windsor caves combine with man-made attractions like the Bob Marley Experience and various plantation tours. Another top Jamaica cruise stop is the gorgeous Ocho Rios, best known for its colourful gardens containing wild orchids, ginger lilies, anthuriums and other beautiful blooms and sights such as Dolphin Cove, James Bond Beach and the unmissable Dunns River Falls. Whichever itinerary you choose, the famous Caribbean weather and the charms of the local people are likely to make any western Caribbean cruise an unforgettable one. Cruise-goers have a variety of options when it comes to booking their package, with cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Costa, Princess Cruises and Cunard among those that sail through the region. Packages can range from wide-ranging cruises throughout the Caribbean to more specialist itineraries focusing on a specific area. Visit Virgin Holidays Cruises for information on a Bahamas cruise and other Caribbean cruises.
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