• Cruising to the Western Caribbean is a can't-miss vacation choice.caribbean island image by Elke Dennis from Fotolia.com
  
  Whether it's a honeymoon, romantic getaway or a family vacation, taking a cruise is one of the most popular ways to see some of the most beautiful beaches, mysterious jungles and clearest waters. Every major cruise line visits the Western Caribbean where passengers will be treated to warm weather and exotic locations, such as Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Belize.
  
  

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

• Known for its large stingray population and its world famous botanical park, Grand Cayman is popular with nature enthusiasts of all kinds. Beachgoers aren't left out as Rum Point offers white sand beaches and Seven Mile Beach is consistently rated one of the top beaches in the world. Shoppers will want to visit George Town, the capital city for that perfect memento to bring home. Grand Cayman is visited by major cruise lines including Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America and Royal Caribbean.
  
  

Belize

• One of the tiniest countries in the world, Belize is home to the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. The exotic fish surrounding the reef make scuba diving one of the most popular excursions for guests when stopping here. Cruise passengers can also discover a number of Mayan temples that have been unearthed and preserved for guests. Some of the temples are deep within the jungle, which are found through tour-guided hikes or a quick kayak trip up river. Carnival, Holland America, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean are the major cruise lines that frequently stop in Belize.
  
  

Cozumel, Mexico

• Beyond the beautiful beaches ripe with opportunities for snorkeling, water-skiing, swimming and scuba diving, Cozumel is best know for Chankanaab National Park. Located just south of San Miguel, Chankanaab National Park is home to the only known inland coral reef formation. No other place in the world has such a formation and such the diversity of fish and sea fauna that guests will find is beyond any other place in the world. Cozumel is also littered with trails and nature parks where visitors can hike and take part in world-class bird watching. Every top cruise line company in the world stops in Cozumel as part of the Western Caribbean packages, including Carnival, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines.