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OBP Report: Top Caribbean Cruises Deals for Any Budget

Here at Oceans Beyond Piracy we hope to inspire you to be pirates and seek out your own Caribbean treasure. The Caribbean is known for their beauty and pirates, which is why we are here today to explain top Caribbean Cruises for any pirates’ budget. We want you to discover new worlds just like a pirate, meet foreign people, and gain power through your knowledge of new cultures and budget cruises. Explore oceans beyond piracy on your next cruise to the Caribbean.

Cruises are package deals that include lodging, food, and entertainment all on one boat for one price. While cruises can be significantly less expensive than land-based getaways they all offer different amenities and extras. We will talk about a few different Caribbean cruise lines and explain what they each offer.

Royal Caribbean

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One of the best cruise lines for your money, Royal Caribbean offers a wide variety of onboard dining options to choose from, onboard amenities for all ages, and has numerous ships and destinations to choose from.

Every pirate loves to be catered to, and Royal Caribbean carries one staff member for every three guests on a ship, which means you will be getting the top treatment from all staff on board.

On board, guests can enjoy golf courses, rock walls, pools, and so much more. Some of the newer ships include ziplines, laser tag, and trapeze school. For those that want to gain knowledge on their vacation, they can enjoy classes such as foreign language, cooking, and scuba certification.

While Royal Caribbean welcomes all, this is a perfect cruise line for the middle age crowd from 30s to 50s and those with families. They offer kid’s clubs for different ages, and even have teen-only hangouts and a teen spa.

The cruise price includes meals at the Main Dining room and several other eateries that serve everything from pizza to Mexican. The cruise line also offers other specialty options at an additional charge. These include restaurants like a Brazilian steakhouse, and the more popular Johnny Rockets and Starbucks. Some ships even have the option of mystery dinner theatres or multicourse dinners with fine wine tastings.

Celebrity Cruises

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Celebrity Cruises treats everyone like the VIP they want to be. Ships include upscale designs and the newest cuisine. Celebrity Cruises has ships as small as 48 passengers to as big as nearly 3,000 passengers. This cruise line can truly treat you as a VIP as there is one staff for every two guests.

All cruises with this line include a full schedule of onboard activities, which consist of dance lessons, wine tastings, trivia nights, and spa treatments. All ships also include an array of dining options at all hours of the day.

While most activities are geared towards adults in their 30s to 50s, the cruise line does offer programs for kids and teens.

Norwegian Cruise Line

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Norwegian Cruise Line is a more laid-back cruise line with no dress code nor fixed dinner times. They have a bunch of different activities and entertainment to choose from for everyone in the family.

The cruise line offers musicals, on-board waterparks, and a kid’s club. Dining choices can include a French-style bistro, Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, casual buffet style dinners, or formal dining areas. While some cruises have fixed dining times and assigned seats, Norwegian Cruise Line does not.

Like many cruise lines, Norwegian offers a bunch of shore excursions for an additional charge; however, Norwegian Cruise Line allows guests to book their excursions up to six months in advance, which means you will not miss out on any adventures you want to have.

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Princess Cruises

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Princess Cruises got its debut in the 1977’s TV show “The Love Boat” and is still just as popular today. Guests will be catered to no matter which ship they are sailing on, as there is one staff member for every two to three guests. Princess Cruises have both smaller and larger ships, so you can choose your pirate adventure according to your sailing style and crowd preference.

Princess Cruises prides itself on flexible dining tables and a variety of different cuisines. They also offer wheelchair-accessible cabins with special amenities in room for these guests. For those traveling in large groups, they can utilize Princess’ Cruise with Me Too, which allows groups to coordinate travel plans in one place.

Princess Cruises welcome families, solo travelers, and couples. Most ships, except for the Pacific Princess, offers kid’s clubs. Older crowds can usually be found on the smaller ships, while younger couples and families are be found on the bigger ships.
Many ships include activities and entertainments such as Book Clubs, spas, mini-golf courses, pools, and fitness centers. Some even have art galleries and art history classes. Kids will enjoy day camps, teen lounges, and activities such as cake decorating classes, scavenger hunts, and late-night movies. Adults, on the other hand, can enjoy casinos, performances, and upscale bars.

Carnival Cruises

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Carnival Cruises is known for their fun ships and family orientated activities. Much like many of the other cruise lines, Carnival caters to each traveler by having one staff member for every three guests. All ships have a variety of dining options and large selection of onboard activities.


Carnival ships could include sports courts, waterslides, rope courses, and Surf pools. Adults will love the casinos, comedy clubs, and piano bars, while the younger crowd enjoys the numerous bars and nightclubs on board. For those wanting to relax, they can enjoy time in the fitness center, spa, or spaces near pools that are quiet and reserved for those 21 and up.

Foodies will enjoy the variety of cuisine, which can include a three-course meal served in the main dining room. For those not wanting to be at dinner at a set time, they can enjoy a buffet or other specialty restaurants that could include Italian or sushi.

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As you can see, there are so many perfect cruise lines for every budget and every pirate. Whether you want to be pampered like a celebrity or embrace your younger side on zip lines, different cruises are geared towards different crowds. All cruises offer a variety of dining options, different itineraries, and an assortment of excursions. Book your Caribbean cruise now to start your exploration with Oceans Beyond Piracy travel blog.