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Cheap Cruises to the Southern Caribbean

Cruising is a popular means of travel for many people. The advantages of cruising include all rooms and meals in one cost, and the ability to travel to multiple islands or destinations on the same trip. There are dozens of different ports in the southern Caribbean, from Puerto Rico to the northern coast of South America. Several discounted cruises and various specials are offered throughout the year. You can also often save a lot of money by booking a last-minute cruise to the southern Caribbean, though your travel dates must be flexible to be able to go last minute.

Carnival Victory
- Cruise Cheap offers a deal starting at $249 per person for a seven night cruise aboard Carnival's Victory cruise ship, as of August 2010. The cruise departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico and includes stops in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Dominica, Caribbean; Bridgetown, Barbados; St. Lucia, Caribbean; St. Kitts and St. Maarten. You visit a different island every day, so there are no days at sea. But, if you wish to enjoy all of the ships amenities, such as a casino, health club and spa, nightclubs and several pools, you can do so at night after the ship leaves the port, or during the day. Note that some amenities, such as the casino, are not open or available while the ship is docked in a port.
  
  Carnival Cruise Lines
  
  3655 N.W. 87th Ave.
  
  Miami, FL 33178
  
  305-599-2600
  
  carnival.com
Royal Caribbean - Adventure of the Seas
- Cruise Critic offers a deal abroad a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas ship. The deal starts at $469 per person, or about $67 per day. The ship leaves from San Juan and includes stops in Aruba, Curacao and Dominica. Royal Caribbean is a popular cruise line that offers family-friendly and luxurious ships with plenty to do for everyone. The Adventure of the Seas ship specifically offers a roller blading track, ice skating rink and rock climbing wall, as well as the Royal Promenade, an area on the ship designed like a typical Main Street that includes plenty of shops, clubs and restaurants.
  
  Royal Caribbean International
  
  1050 Caribbean Way
  
  Miami, FL 33132
  
  305-539-6000
  
  royalcaribbean.com
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Norwegian Star
- American Discount Cruises and Travel offers a deal on a 10-night southern Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's ship, Norwegian Star. The site lists the cruise deal starting at $549 per person, or about $55 a day. The ship leaves from Miami and stops in Samana, Dominican Republic; Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Roseau, Dominica; Bridgetown, Barbados; and Basseterre, St. Kitts. The ship offers 13 restaurants, a champagne bar and beer garden, nightlife, a full service spa and health club, wine tasting and several pools.
  
  Norwegian Cruise Line
  
  7665 Corporate Center Drive
  
  Miami, FL 33126
  
  305-436-4000
  
  ncl.com