What bodies of water border the Caribbean islands?

The Caribbean islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea.

Caribbean Sea:

- To the north, northwest, and east, the Atlantic Ocean borders the Caribbean islands.

- The Caribbean Sea is a semi-enclosed sea bordering the Caribbean islands and coastal territories.

Gulf of Mexico:

- To the northwest and west, the Gulf of Mexico borders the Caribbean islands.

- The Gulf of Mexico is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between the United States, Mexico, and Cuba.