These Caribbean Islands Are Seeing the Fastest Cruise Growth This Year

Cruise travel in the Caribbean is on a sharp upswing in 2025 — and five Caribbean islands are leading that momentum. According to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, several islands have seen double-digit growth in cruise passenger arrivals in the first half of the year, reflecting both surging traveler demand and expanded regional deployment from major cruise lines. Barbados posted the highest growth in the region, with 472,875 cruise visitors from January through June, a 34.8 percent year-over-year increase. The island has become one of the most d