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Hand-Verified Caribbean Sailings
Cruise-line prices from 3 lines · 87 sailings · Latest check May 16, 2026 · See the true cost with our calculator
From
$249
per person, dbl
incl. taxes & fees
Carnival Paradise
4-Day Western Caribbean from Tampa, FL
From Tampa, FL
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Nov 1, 2026
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$319
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Valor
5-Day Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA
From New Orleans, LA
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Nov 14, 2026
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$334
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Breeze
4-Day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX
From Galveston, TX
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Feb 22, 2027
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From
$439
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Escape
5-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Miami: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel
From Miami, Florida
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May 19, 2026
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$469
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Getaway
5-Day Western Caribbean from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
From Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
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Dec 4, 2026
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$469
per person, dbl
incl. taxes & fees
Carnival Celebration
7-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
From Miami, FL
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Dec 6, 2026
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$699
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Joy
5-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic
From Miami, Florida
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Oct 17, 2027
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$749
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Epic
7-Day Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel
From Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
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Nov 29, 2026
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$829
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Prima
7-Day Caribbean Round-trip Orlando (Port Canaveral): Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel
From Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
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Aug 30, 2026
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$829
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Viva
7-Day Caribbean Round-trip Galveston: Harvest Caye, Cozumel & Roatan
From Galveston, Texas
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Nov 28, 2026
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The costs cruise lines don't show you
These extras add up fast. Our calculator includes them all so there are no surprises.
Drink Packages
$70-$110
per person / day
WiFi Packages
$15-$25
per device / day
Gratuities
$16-$26
per person / day
Specialty Dining
$35-$75
per person / meal
Travel Insurance
$100-$300
per person / trip
Shore Excursions
$50-$200
per person / port
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