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	Nancy Schretter BellaOnline's Cruises Editor

Best Caribbean Shore Excursions
Princess Cruises released its list of the best Caribbean tours and guides based on passenger feedback. If you’re wondering which shore excursions to take on your next Caribbean cruise, take a look at these highly recommended cruise passenger favorites.

British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands have been called one of the most beautiful sub-tropical destinations on Earth and if you ask around you’re sure to find consensus on this point. Located in East of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea, this overseas British territory consists of more than 50 islands.

Costa Maya Cruise Port Review
Costa Maya is one of the Western Caribbean's hottest ports of call. This lovely region is home to beautiful beaches, exciting adventure tours and spectacular Mayan ruins. The town of Mahahual is a favorite among cruisers. Believe me – this is one cruise port you won’t want to miss.

Cozumel Cruise Port Review
Cozumel offers cruise passengers an incredible array of options and activities. This little island is loaded with duty-free shopping, world-class snorkeling and diving opportunities, wildlife encounters, adventure tours, cultural experiences, and so much more. Find out what to do while in port.

Cruising To Bonaire
Bonaire is a popular destination for ecotourists and watersports enthusiasts. The snorkeling and diving is spectacular, but there's so much more to do here than meets the eye. Make sure to try out land sailing, visit the Donkey Sanctuary, and don't miss the pink flamingos.

Cruising To St. Kitts
If you're planning a Caribbean cruise, look for an itinerary that includes St. Kitts. This unspoiled island paradise has lush rainforests, beautiful beaches, historic forts and plantation inns, interesting shops, and a wide variety of exhilerating adventures. Keep an eye out for the wild monkeys!

Doing Good On A Caribbean Cruise
Cruising can be a perfect volunteer vacation because ships often visit ports where people urgently need help. Here’s a do-it-yourself cruise-based volunteer vacation itinerary for those who are interested in giving back on their next vacation.

Port Review - Grand Cayman
Though often depicted as urban and elite, Grand Cayman is the quintessential Caribbean island with relaxed local flavor and unbeatable tourist activities.

Puerto Rico Pre- And Post-Cruise Stays
If your ship departs from San Juan, stay in Puerto Rico for a few nights before or after your cruise. Puerto Rico is an excellent destination for those seeking culture, eco-adventures, shopping, history, and maybe a little nightlife. The island's amenity-filled resorts are great as well.

US Virgin Islands
Cruise vacations are about a whole lot more than cruise ships, in fact destinations are the driving factor in selecting the perfect cruise vacation. This guild is designed to help you choose whether a United States Virgin Island destination is right for you.