How to Get There: Caribbean Travel Guide
Bahamas
Airports and Airlines:
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Nassau, served by Air Canada, American Airlines, Bahamas Air, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest Airlines, US Airways.
Cruise Ports:
Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean cruise ships dock at Prince George Dock, Nassau.
Yachting:
Best services in Nassau. Entry ports: Spanish Cay, Treasure Cay, Great Abaco, and more.
Ferries:
Bahamas Ferries (Nassau to Out Islands); Balearia Ferries (Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and Grand Bahama).
Jamaica
Airports and Airlines:
Sangster International (MBJ), Norman Manley (KIN), and Ian Fleming International (Ocho Rios). Served by American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, and more.
Cruise Ports:
Ocho Rios, Falmouth, and Montego Bay served by Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, and more.
Yachting:
Clear immigration at Montego Bay Yacht Club, Kingston Yacht Club, and Port Antonio.
Ferries:
Planned ferry service linking Kingston, Montego Bay, and Negril.
Dominican Republic
Airports and Airlines:
Las Américas (SDQ), Punta Cana (PUJ), Puerto Plata (POP), and more. Served by American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and others.
Cruise Ports:
Ships dock in Santo Domingo and Casa de Campo, La Romana.
Yachting:
Best facilities in Boca Chica and Casa de Campo. Entry points in Luperon, Puerto Plata, and more.
Ferries:
Service from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, to Santo Domingo.
Puerto Rico
Airports and Airlines:
Luis Muñoz Marín (LMM) is the busiest airport. Isla Grande serves flights to Vieques and Culebra. Served by AA, JetBlue, Spirit, and Southwest.
Cruise Ports:
San Juan is a key Caribbean cruise port.
Yachting:
Good services in Ponce, San Juan, and Fajardo. Entry ports in Culebra and Vieques.
Ferries:
Fajardo to Culebra and Vieques.
USVI
Airports and Airlines:
Cyril E. King (STT) and Henry E. Rohlsen (STX). Flights connect through San Juan. Airlines: AA, Delta, JetBlue, and United.
Cruise Ports:
Charlotte Amalie is a major cruise hub.
Yachting:
Charlotte Amalie is a major yachting port. Entry points include Cruz Bay and Christiansted.
Ferries:
Service from St. Thomas to St. Croix, St. John, Puerto Rico, and Road Town (BVI).
BVI
Airports and Airlines:
Terrence B. Lettsome Airport (EIS), connecting via Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, or St. Maarten.
Cruise Ports:
Road Town (smaller operations than St. Thomas).
Yachting:
Largest bareboat charter area in the world. Entry points include Jost van Dyke, Road Harbour, and Virgin Gorda.
Ferries:
Tortola to Anegada, Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and St. Thomas.
St. Maarten
Airports and Airlines:
Princess Juliana (SXM), served by Air France, KLM, American Airlines, and more.
Cruise Ports:
Philipsburg is a major Eastern Caribbean stop.
Yachting:
Simpson Bay Marina offers anchoring and clearance services. Megayacht hub.
Ferries:
Daily services to St. Barts, Saba, and Anguilla.
Antigua and Barbuda
Airports and Airlines:
VC Bird International (ANU) served by American Airlines, British Airways, and others.
Cruise Ports:
St. John’s receives major cruise lines.
Yachting:
Entry ports at English Harbour, St. John’s, and Jolly Harbour.
Ferries:
Service from St. John’s to Barbuda.
Barbados
Airports and Airlines:
Grantley Adams International (BGI), served by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, and more.
Cruise Ports:
Bridgetown serves Southern Caribbean circuits.
Yachting:
Facilities at Carlisle Bay and Port St. Charles.
Ferries:
No ferry service.
Cayman Islands
Airports and Airlines:
Owen Roberts International (GCM), served by Delta, British Airways, American Airlines, and more.
Cruise Ports:
George Town serves cruise lines like Disney, Carnival, and Princess.
Yachting:
Best services in George Town.
Ferries:
No ferry service, but private operators available.
French Islands (Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Martin, St. Barts)
Guadeloupe:
Airports: Le Raizet Airport (PTP), served by Air France.
Yachting: Marinas in Basse-Terre and Pointe a Pitre.
Ferries: Service to Dominica, Martinique, and outer islands.Martinique:Airports: Aime Cesaire International (FDF).
Yachting: Major charter base at Le Marin.
Ferries: Service to Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia.St. Martin:Yachting: Fort Louis Marina.
St. Barts:Airport: St Barts Airport (SBH)
Yachting: Gustavia Harbour is a megayacht hub.Ferries: Service to St. Martin.
St. Lucia
Airports and Airlines:
George Charles (SLU) and Hewanorra (UVF) serve international and regional flights.
Cruise Ports:
Ships dock in Castries.
Yachting:
Popular marinas at Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay.
Ferries:
Service to Dominica and Martinique.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Airports and Airlines:
ET Joshua Airport (SVD), with connections to other Caribbean islands.
Cruise Ports:
Dock near Kingstown.
Yachting:
Tobago Cays are popular cruising grounds. Entry points include Union Island and Kingstown.
Ferries:
Service between Kingstown, Bequia, and Union Island.
Aruba
Airports and Airlines:
Queen Beatrix International (AUA), with flights from American Airlines, Delta, United, and more.
Cruise Ports:
Oranjestad serves major cruise lines.
Yachting:
Main port of entry in Oranjestad.
Ferries:
No ferry service.
Trinidad and Tobago
Airports and Airlines:
Piarco International (POS) serves international flights. ANR Robinson Airport (TAB) in Tobago.
Cruise Ports:
Dock at Port of Spain, smaller port at Scarborough (Tobago).
Yachting:
Chaguaramas offers excellent services for yachts.
Ferries:
Port of Spain to Scarborough and Chaguaramas to Guiria, Venezuela.
