If you’re looking for a tropical getaway, hop aboard one of the many Caribbean travel cruises, where island hopping is the best way to spend a holiday. There are thousands of islands in the Caribbean islands – right from the well-known ones like The Bahamas and Jamaica to the more offbeat ones such as St. Kitts and Nevis. From lounging on the beach to thrilling adventures like deep-sea diving, the Caribbean has something for everyone.

The seven best Caribbean cruise destinations for you to choose from include the following locales:

1. Perfect Day CocoCay, Bahamas
The unbelievably amazing Perfect Day CocoCay is the new private Bahamian island of the Royal Caribbean Cruise, which allows guests to both chill and thrill, featuring everything from beach lounging to water rides. The more intrepid ones can hop aboard a helium balloon, soaring 450 feet above the ground, while those looking for a laidback vacay can lounge at the swim-up bar at Oasis Lagoon.

2. Labadee, Haiti
Equally amazing for adrenaline lovers as well as those who want to veg out on a beautiful white sand beach, the private Royal Caribbean destination of Labadee on Haiti’s northern coast is a stunning azure cove backing into lush, verdant mountains. You can zipline 500 feet down the island, which is the longest over-water zipline in the world. Catch a cruise to this private oasis.

3. Cozumel, Mexico
Famous for the incredible ancient Mayan ruins including the pre-Columbian San Gervasio deep in the heart of the lush jungle, this Caribbean cruise travel destination is also amazing for scuba diving off its pristine and clear blue waters. History buffs will also love the mainland historic site of Tulum, which sits on a bluff with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

4. Falmouth, Jamaica
This Caribbean cruise travel destination is on the northern coast of Jamaica and features gorgeous 19 ^th -century British colonial architecture, beautiful beaches at Negril, and the mighty Dunn’s River Falls. You can soak up the flavors of the island by grabbing some must-try Jamaican eats, lounging on the pristine beaches, and indulging in water adventures.

5. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Shopaholics need to head to only one Caribbean cruise travel destination: Charlotte Amalie on the Virgin Islands. The duty-free shopping paradise is known for fine linens, authentic Caribbean jewelry, tropical jams, hot sauces traditional to the region, and the delicious local mix spices. You can also explore the pirate history and the former swashbuckling culture of the 18 ^th -century St. Thomas.

6. Philipsburg, St. Maarten
The Caribbean gem of Philipsburg in the northeastern Caribbean is actually two islands: St. Martin on the French side and St. Maarten on the Dutch side. The capital of the Dutch side is all about vibrant, candy-colored structures and quaint cobblestone streets. You can lounge about on the beautiful Maho Beach, where you can taste Creole, French, and Dutch cuisines and enjoy the sun, sand, and the sea.

7. Bridgetown, Barbados
With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, the southern Caribbean cruise travel destination of Bridgetown is a stunner of a coral island with colorful reefs, blue-green water, and water sand. For lovers of the marine life or the more intrepid ones, scuba diving, deep-sea diving, and snorkeling are just some of the water-based activities on the island. One can even spot shipwrecks in the water! What’s more, Barbados is also where rum comes from, so one can even explore the Mount Gay Distillery, which is the oldest in the world.