The Best Cruises from Florida
Royal Caribbean® cruises from Florida are the best way to sail to the Caribbean. Set sail from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando (Port Canaveral), or Tampa on 2- to 9-night Caribbean cruises aboard our award-winning ships. Explore 30+ ports and 4 private destinations, including Perfect Day CocoCay, where waterslides, beaches, and swim-up bars await. Whether you picture a family vacation or a weekend getaway, the best cruises leaving from Florida start here.
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2-9
Night Cruises
4
Departure Ports
30+
Caribbean Ports
4
Private Destinations
15+
Award-winning ships
AND SO MUCH MORE
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Cruises Departing Florida
There are many cruises out of Florida to the Caribbean. Whether you only have time for a short getaway or a full week, there are Florida cruises for you. Sail roundtrip from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando (Port Canaveral) or Tampa to destinations across The Bahamas, Mexico, and broader Caribbean.
The Bahamas
- 3-4 night cruises
- Roundtrip from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral
- Private destinations at Perfect Day CocoCay and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
- Best for weekend getaways and birthday celebrations
South-Side Escapes From Barbados
When it comes to exotic island sights, the southern Caribbean never disappoints. Discover some of its top-rated isles — like laid-back Aruba and Curaçao, culture-rich St. Maarten and spellbinding St. Lucia — on seven-night adventures from Barbados onboard Grandeur of the Seas®.
Itinerary:
• Bridgetown, Barbados
• Cruising
• Oranjestad, Aruba
• Willemstad, Curacao
• Cruising
• Philipsburg, St. Marteen
• Castries, St. Lucia
• Bridgetown, Barbados
Southern Caribbean
- 8-9 night cruises
- Roundtrip from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral
- Island-hopping through Aruba, Curaçao, and more
- Best for beach days and colorful colonial architecture
Top Cruise Destinations from Florida
From private island waterslides to Mayan ruins, cruises from Florida put four of the Caribbean’s top destinations within reach: Perfect Day CocoCay and Nassau in The Bahamas, St. Thomas in the Eastern Caribbean, and Cozumel in the Western Caribbean. Set sail from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, or Tampa for a long weekend or a full week.
Perfect Day CocoCay
Spend a Perfect Day CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private destination in The Bahamas and voted the best private island six years running by Travel Weekly, with 14 waterslides, five pools, and seven beaches, from family beaches to adults-only beach clubs. Royal Caribbean cruises from Florida to Perfect Day CocoCay sail roundtrip from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral on 2 to 9 night itineraries.
Nassau
Sail to Nassau for a day at Royal Beach Club℠ Paradise Island, where beach cabanas, a Party Cove pool, and Bahamian island vibes make it an easy pick for birthdays and group getaways. Cruises out of Florida reach Nassau on 3 to 9 night Bahamas sailings from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, or Tampa, so a quick getaway from Florida can still end with sand between your toes.
Cozumel
Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico for Mayan ruins, cenotes, and vibrant coral reefs on one of the Western Caribbean's most iconic stops. Cruises leaving from Florida reach Cozumel on 4 to 8 night Western Caribbean sailings from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and Tampa. Get ready for excursions ranging from snorkeling to exploring ancient ruins in a single day ashore.
St. Thomas
Explore St. Thomas on an Eastern Caribbean cruise, where Magens Bay's sweeping beach and panoramic views from Government Hill define a day ashore in Charlotte Amalie. Caribbean cruises from Florida stop here on 7 to 9 night Eastern Caribbean sailings roundtrip from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral, pairing sunny beach days with island history and colorful harbor-town charm in a single day ashore.
Weekend Cruises from Florida
Triple your thrill limit from Florida on Oasis Class ships. Oasis of the Seas® sails from Fort Lauderdale, Wonder of the Seas® from Miami, and Utopia of the Seas® from Port Canaveral on 3 night weekend cruises from Florida, visiting Perfect Day CocoCay and Royal Beach Club℠ Paradise Island.
YOUR WEEKEND
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2
Private destinations
20+
Dining options
13+
Bars
10
Parties
5+
Live Shows
5
Pools
3
Waterslides
1
Casino
WHAT TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO
An insider's Guide to Florida Day Trips
Fall, winter and spring are hands-down the best seasons to visit Florida and the nearby Caribbean islands weather-wise. During these cooler months, temperatures hover in the 80s while the sun is out and dip into the 70s at night. If you can handle the heat, though, June through August are considered off-season in Florida and the Caribbean and see far fewer tourists than the rest of the year. When packing for your Florida cruise or vacation, make sure you don't forget sunscreen, polarized sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat. No matter what season you choose to visit, you can typically expect bright and sunny conditions when you vacation in Florida. Plus, all of the top things to do in Florida take place outdoors, so you'll be catching plenty of rays.
RELATED PORTS
Cruises from Florida take you to some of the most beautiful jewels of the Caribbean. Whether you choose to sail to Mexico, the Bahamas, Haiti or Jamaica, you're in for captivating shores, colorful coastal villages and plenty of island vibes.
Florida Cruise FAQs
Planning a cruise from Florida? Find answers to common Florida cruise questions, from the ships and ports to the destinations and trip lengths.
Royal Caribbean cruises leave from four Florida ports: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando (Port Canaveral), and Tampa. Most sailings from Florida head to The Bahamas, the Eastern Caribbean, the Western Caribbean, the Southern Caribbean, and Perfect Day CocoCay.
The best cruise from Florida depends on your trip length and what you want to do. Short Bahamas cruises visit Perfect Day CocoCay and Royal Beach Club℠ Paradise Island, weeklong Western Caribbean cruises reach Mexico and Jamaica, and Eastern Caribbean cruises stop at ports in the Virgin Islands like St. Thomas.
Royal Caribbean cruises from Florida run from 2 to 9 nights. Weekend cruises to The Bahamas sail 3 nights, and Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises run longer.
Florida cruises sail year-round. Fall, winter and spring have the best weather hovering in the 80s. June through November is the off-season in Florida and the Caribbean, with fewer tourists than the rest of the year.
Most U.S. citizens sailing roundtrip from a U.S. port can board with a state-certified birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID instead of a passport. Check the travel document requirements for your specific sailing.
The closest Royal Caribbean ports are Port Canaveral (for Jacksonville) and Fort Lauderdale or Miami (for West Palm Beach).
