Captivating  Caribbean Holidays & Tours

Endless sunshine, clear blue waters, beaches that go on forever - all of these are reason enough to book a luxury Caribbean cruise.

Look beyond the appearance of this destination, however, and you will also find a rich history, friendly people and wonderful architecture.

Go on a cruise to the Caribbean with Titan Travel and you will be given every opportunity to fully appreciate both the region's beauty and its vibrant culture through our included excursions and tours at each stop.

Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus or combine your exploration with a trip to South America, our Caribbean cruises offer the perfect way to see this spectacular region.

Compare Titan Travel's Caribbean cruises with those offered by other operators and you will soon find our fantastic range of included excursions, dedicated tour manager services and other benefits provide excellent value for money.

We don't claim to have the cheapest Caribbean holiday cruises, but we do ensure our customers get the very best for the money they do pay.

All of our itineraries are designed by experts with the needs of British travellers in mind and our packages include flights, door-to-door transfers via our VIP Home Departure Service, high-quality hotels, full board-basis meals during the cruise itself and all airport and port taxes, along with air passenger duty and security costs.

Many of our cruises also include complimentary credit worth up to £200 for a host of onboard expenses and, once you've booked and enjoyed one of our holidays, you will become a Privileged Client who can enjoy discounts on most of the further breaks you book with us in future.

UK visitors do not need a visa to visit most of the Caribbean islands for stays of between 45 and 90 days (length varies between islands). Exceptions include the US Virgin Islands, where you’ll need an ESTA, as for the US mainland, and Cuba, where you’ll need a tourist visa, both of which can be applied for online in advance. Requirements can change, though – for the most up-to-date information on visas, please use the quick-check tool on our visa requirements page.

You’ll get blissfully warm temperatures year-round in the Caribbean, with highs of around 25-30C, but January to March are the best months to plan Caribbean holidays for the driest weather. December and April/May are good options too, although slightly wetter than the peak season. The rainy season runs from June to November, which is also the official hurricane season, although most hurricanes and tropical storms tend to hit between August and October. The islands closest to South America, including the Aruba, Barbados and Grenada, are outside the main hurricane belt but will still be rainy during these months.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to places to visit on Caribbean holidays, from larger islands including Cuba, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Barbados, to smaller isles, such as St Martin and the US Virgin Islands, all with that fabulously blue Caribbean sea and turquoise coves lined with white powder-soft sand. If you’re looking for a bit of everything, Cuba is hard to beat, with its fascinating history, active adventures and gorgeous beaches, while Saint Lucia, Grenada and Jamaica are good alternatives. For the chance to chill out in some luxury, Antigua and Barbuda makes a tempting choice, along with Barbados and Aruba. For a taste of a different culture, the divided island of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin is a tiny slice of the Netherlands and France in the Caribbean, while Guadeloupe and Martinique transport you to France as well, and the US Virgin Islands are a tropical corner of America. You’ll also find less visited islands, including Dominica, known for its bird life and wonderful scenery. But with dozens of inhabited islands, as well as private islands and uninhabited spots, it’s somewhere you can return to again and again.

There are multiple currencies used across different islands in the Caribbean, including the East Caribbean dollar (used in Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Grenada and Dominica, among others), as well as the US dollar (in the US Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, and British Virgin Islands) and the Euro (in St Martin, Guadeloupe and Martinique). Other countries have their own currency, including the Barbadian dollar in Barbados, Cuban peso in Cuba and Jamaican dollar in Jamaica. The majority of destinations in the Caribbean accept credit cards, principally Visa and Mastercard, although it's always worth having cash for smaller transactions and on smaller islands. US credit cards such as Diners Club and American Express are blocked in Cuba, Visa and Mastercard are more and more widely accepted, especially in cities and major tourist areas. 

There are plenty of ways to get active on your Caribbean holidays, with everything from gentle hikes to more adventurous options, as well as snorkelling, diving and other watersports. Dominica is known for its beautiful scenery, with some spectacular hikes through rainforest and past volcanoes, while Saint Lucia’s iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, have both easy trails and more challenging climbs. Away from the land, there’s wonderful snorkelling across the Caribbean. Sapphire Beach in St Thomas, one of the US Virgin Islands, is known for its impressive array of marine life, or you can swim with stingrays on Antigua and spot puffer fish off Sint Maarten. Keen surfers can find great waves in eastern Barbados, while there’s also great diving and watersports galore.

Absolutely. Children get a warm welcome across the Caribbean, and there’s plenty to keep all ages happy, especially the string of beaches. You’ll also find boat trips and other watersports which are suitable for families, including snorkelling for younger kids. Or older kids and teens will enjoy heading off for an adventure in the rainforest and volcanic landscapes. Add in some intriguing history, including pirates hideouts and forts to visit, and the chance to make your own chocolate on Saint Lucia, and Caribbean holidays are a guaranteed hit for families.

Attitudes are fairly relaxed in the Caribbean, so the biggest consideration will be the weather and your activities but don’t travel without reef-safe sun protection and a sun hat. Choose lightweight clothes and beachwear for the tropical sunshine, plus something to cover up if the sun is particularly fierce or there’s a cooler breeze. Several sets of swimwear is essential, as well as sturdy walking sandals or shoes if you’re planning to go walking or hiking, while water shoes are useful for any water activities. You may want smarter clothes for the evening, especially if you’re planning a Caribbean cruise or staying in a luxury Caribbean hotel but you’ll find most places have a very laid-back feel. Don’t forget insect repellent against mosquitoes too. For more tips, check out our packing guide. 

Requirements will vary from island to island, but in general you’ll only need the vaccinations required for life in the UK. Do make sure any boosters are up to date, while other vaccinations may be recommended for those at higher risk. If you are travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission, many islands will require proof of yellow fever vaccination. Most islands have a low or no risk of malaria so you won’t need antimalarials, but there is a risk of other mosquito-borne disease including dengue fever and Zika, which is most harmful for pregnant women and their unborn children, so it is important to take insect repellent. 

You’ll find some Caribbean specialities across many islands, including a relaxing rum punch, fantastic fish and seafood, including conch fritters, as well as spicy jerk seasoning, rice and peas, and tropical fruits and vegetables. But individual Caribbean islands will have their own must-try dishes as well. In Barbados, cou cou uses cornmeal and okra to create a dish similar to polenta, which is considered so important, it even appears on the country’s coins. Or in Antigua and Barbuda, pepperpot stew is the national dish, using aubergine, okra, squash and potatoes slow-cooked with meat. Callaloo is also found on multiple islands across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Trinidad and Dominica, a side dish using callaloo, a leafy green vegetable, stewed with peppers, onion and okra. 

Although there’s more to the Caribbean than beaches, the region has some of the world’s best, so you shouldn’t visit without at least one trip to the coast. Discover anything from Cuba’s enticing 12.5-mile Playa Varadero to Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman (closer to six miles long, but just as tempting) as well as the idyllic Grace Bay on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, regularly named the world’s best beach. For white sand, head to Shoal Bay on Anguilla, Grand Anse on Grenada or Trunk Bay on St John in the US Virgin Islands. Barbados alone has multiple contenders, including Brownes Beach for its clear water and snorkelling, and Crane beach, once a working harbour but now one of the Caribbean’s loveliest thanks to the lush plant life and turquoise waves. Meanwhile Antigua famously has 365 beaches, one for each day of the year, with Ffryes Beach and Little Ffryes Beach among the best. In Saint Lucia, Anse Chastenet beach is another which regularly makes the pick of best Caribbean beaches, with dramatic black sand, great snorkelling and fantastic views of the Pitons behind. In the Bahamas, Pink Sands beach is one of the prettiest beaches to relax on, while St Martin can boast the most unusual at Maho Beach, where planes fly almost above the heads of sunbathers. 

You’ll find celebrations taking place across the Caribbean throughout the year, but there are some special events to look out for when planning your Caribbean holidays. The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is the largest and most famous carnival in the Caribbean, a vibrant explosion of colour, culture, music and dance that’s been called ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ and which usually takes place during February or early March. Dominica’s carnival draws on Creole and African traditions for an unusual and authentic alternative, while Jamaica’s carnival takes place later, in April, and Saint Lucia’s carnival runs in July.  

Many Caribbean festivals have a long heritage, including Crop Over Festival in Barbados, which commemorates the end of the sugar cane harvest in late July/early August, or Junkanoo in the Bahamas on December 26 and January 1, originally the days enslaved people were given time off. Spice Mas in August in Grenada reflects the island’s diverse blend of cultures, with a mix of African, French and British influences, and Sugar Mas in St Kitts and Nevis starts on Christmas Day and runs for over a week, with traditional dance and music to start the New Year with a bang. You’ll also find arts, music, literary and food festivals on various islands during the year

If you’re looking for a dreamy romantic destination, it’s hard to beat the Caribbean. With adults-only resorts, plenty of luxurious touches, idyllic beaches and lots to keep you entertained, whether you prefer history, watersports or being active, it’s easy to plan memorable Caribbean holidays for an unforgettable honeymoon or couple’s escape.

Animal-lovers can find a tempting array of wildlife in the Caribbean, not least the fantastic marine life. You’ll be dazzled by the colourful rainbow of reef fish, as well as getting the chance to swim with stingrays, and see nurse sharks, dolphins and sea turtles. On land, look out for monkeys, including Grenada’s mona monkey, shy agoutis in the forests of the Virgin Islands and rare blue iguanas on Grand Cayman, not to mention bats and butterflies across the region. Bird-watchers can find red-footed boobies on little Cayman Brac, flamingos in Bonaire, the pretty bananaquit in Barbados, the rare Saint Lucia parrot and more.

Yes, it’s very easy to visit more than one island if you’re taking a Caribbean cruise, with most itineraries stopping at several islands along the way. The islands will often be a relatively short distance apart, so you can explore a new destination most days, although longer cruises may take you further through the Caribbean from the US or onwards to South America. If you’re travelling on one of our Caribbean tours, land-based trips will normally focus on a single island, such as our Cuban Discovery tour, but there are multiple airlines offering inter-Caribbean flights, so you can also create your own island-hopping Caribbean holidays.

Tipping is customary in most Caribbean islands although not mandatory, so there’s no obligation to tip if you’re not happy with the service you’ve received. It’s usual to add around 10-15% to the bill at restaurants, while amounts tend to be higher in the US Virgin Islands, similar to the mainland US. Your tour manager can advise on tips for drivers and guides; you can also find suggested amounts in our useful information sheet, which will be sent to you before you travel. Porterage is included in our Caribbean holidays. Gratuities are automatically added at a set rate per passenger on most Caribbean cruises, although you can ask for this to be adjusted if you aren’t happy with the service received or would like to leave more. This ensures tips are shared across the whole crew.