Western Caribbean Cruise Ports

Western  Caribbean cruise ports are all about great excursions on Jamaica and Grand Cayman and ecotourism in Belize and Costa Rica.

Many of the most famous Caribbean excursions and attractions can be found in the western part of the region. All of them are outdoor, family oriented and require a moderate level of exertion.

Western Caribbean cruise ports of call and islands include:


Like Dunn's River Falls, Sting Ray City is among the best and most memorable excursions. It also is among the most exciting and at the same time educational experiences.


The most famous waterfalls in the Caribbean are found at Dunn's River Falls, which visitors can climb to the top. It is one of the best excursions in the region and a memorable family experience.


Beautiful beaches, Mayan ruins and a heavy emphasis on snorkeling and scuba diving are among the highlights of this popular Mexican island visit. It also has a great shopping excursion across the water at Playa del Carmen's 5th Avenue, a long and pedestrian-only street lined with shops, hotels and restaurants.


While Cozumel emphasizes water recreation, Costa Rica focuses on the land. Numerous adventures are available in the rain forests involving hiking, canopying, gardens, rafting and more. The canopying high over the rain forests is a particular highlight.


This small nation may have the most well-balanced set of excursions. They include good snorkeling and diving, Mayan ruins, animal sanctuaries and more rain forest adventures. But the ovewhelming highlight is tubing on the Sibun River that takes tubers through a series of underground caves.


This up and coming island off the coast of Honduras is one of the less-developed destinations on a western cruise. It is known for its beaches and especially for its snorkeling and scuba diving thanks to the second largest barrier reef in the world that stretches from this island down to Belize. For the same reason, Cozumel and Belize also are known for snorkeling and diving.


Multiple tours are available to see the Panama Canal in different ways. People can simply go to the locks to see how ships pass through; kayak or boat in the canal itself; fish for fresh water bass in one of the lake's of the canal; and tour Panama City.  The tours aren't as exciting as others in the Western Caribbean, but they are interesting and educational for children.


Western Caribbean weather is known for heavy rainfall in the falls months, especially September and October. The heaviest rains falls in Belize and Costa Rica, which is why both countries have lush rain forests and popular ecotourism excursions.