Stretching all the way to South America, a great archipelago cradles the Caribbean, islands where gentle trade winds keep the tropical climate comfortable, and where frothy whitecaps frolic in turquoise bays. Here calypso rhythms and spices scent the air and coral carpets the ocean floor.Each island has a charm all its own. Some are mountainous. Some are desert-like. Some are covered with lush, tropical greenery. And with as many independent nations as there are countries in Europe, the Caribbean traces a heritage from around the world.

Our luxury ships cruise the Caribbean all winter long, so there's bound to be a sailing that matches just what you had in mind. Close your eyes and imagine: gently swaying palms, a sugar-white beach and a sun-dappled sea caressing the shore. Now think how easy it is to make fantasy a reality. Just pick a date and book now.