Best Things to Do in The Caribbean When Traveling Solo

There’s something different about you when you travel solo. Perhaps it’s the way you don’t have to answer to anyone but yourself. So you can spend your days doing absolutely, positively nothing. Or absolutely, positively everything.

But out here, you become somebody new. Your shoulders hang a little lower. The muscles in your neck relax. You exhale more. That’s because nobody’s overwhelming you with itineraries, and schedules. You’ve got options, and flexibility and, yes, of course, you’ve got the endless Caribbean. The journey and where it takes you is all your own.

It starts when you are given room to breathe. And speaking of room, the studio staterooms in some of our ships let you sail on a solo cabin without the solo-surcharge. Where would you like to stay? (No need to consult anyone else. You are the sole decider here.) We’ve got Balconies, Oceanview, and Inside Staterooms designed just for you.

Now let’s get out there. Explore the best things to do in The Caribbean when traveling by yourself.

It’s so much easier to shop when you can wander in and out of shops on your own schedule. Whether you’re coveting something specific or just seeing if anything dazzles your eye, you’ll be free to perfect the art of independent browsing in shopping havens like Philipsburg, St. Maarten, and Willemstad, Curaçao.

Travelling solo is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. Or your suntan. Or the downloaded music you’ve been meaning to listen to since like forever ago. Grab a towel, some flip flops, and head over to picturesque beaches like Magen’s Bay on St. Thomas. Enjoy people watching or simply soaking up the warm Caribbean sun underneath the swaying palms. Out here, you’ll see, the horizon starts to look a little brighter. The sea, sparklier.

You might be traveling on your own, but you’re far from alone. Sign up for a shore excursion and connect with other travelers. Experience the thrill of off-roading in Aruba, an exhilarating catamaran cruise in Grand Cayman, or even cave tubing in Belize. And with so many Caribbean ports of call offering calm, crystal-clear waters teeming with tropical fish, you might want to explore prime scuba diving and snorkeling destinations like Coki Beach, St. Thomas, or Cozumel, Mexico. Not entirely comfortable in the water? No problem. A glass-bottom boat ride or a submarine adventure may be more to your liking. Out here, you do you.

Remember those language classes you took in high school? Travelling solo through the Caribbean is the perfect time to put them to use. Catch up with the locals as you wander down cobblestone streets or stop to sip a colorful drink (the umbrella is optional). Practice your Spanish in the Dominican Republic, your French in St. Lucia or Martinique, and even your Dutch in St. Maarten. Out here, no one is going to judge your accent (or anything else, for that matter).

Step off the ship and follow your curiosity down quiet coastal trails, rainforest paths, or streets brimming with history and galleries. Hike to a waterfall in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic or follow along a lush mountain trail in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Every port offers its own version of wonder when you let the day take you where it takes you.

Cruising solo is me-time, amplified. Feel free to linger in the spa long after the massage is over. Claim a sun-lounger with nothing but a good book and the lull of the ocean to keep you company. Dine at a specialty restaurant at whenever-you-feel-like-it-o’clock. Then step ashore and let old-world charm meet island warmth. Take a hands-on cooking class in Jamaica or stroll down the beaches of Carlisle Bay in Barbados. This is more than an escape, it’s a reset.

You might not be a gambler at home. But out here, the casino is always fun. Try your luck onboard as you cruise from one port to the next, or enjoy the full Las Vegas experience in Nassau, Bahamas or the Monte Carlo vibe of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Go ahead. Roll the dice! Out here, we think there’s always time to learn a new game.

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