The Caribbean is known for its beautiful beaches. Book an Eastern Caribbean itinerary to relax while ashore in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas (for scenic Magens Bay); San Juan, Puerto Rico (Condado is close by); and Phillipsburg, St. Maarten (don’t miss the planes landing over Maho Beach). Cruise the Western Caribbean to visit Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and George Town, Grand Cayman (for Seven Mile Beach).

Cruise the Southern Caribbean and you might call on Oranjestad, Aruba (where both Palm and Eagle beaches are stellar); Bridgetown, Barbados (for pink sand Crane Beach); and St. George’s, Grenada (for lovely Grand Anse Beach). Large cruise lines (Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Carnival) also visit their own private islands in the Bahamas, designed to offer the ideal day at the beach.