Best Caribbean Honeymoon Cruises if You're on a Budget

For the best value for your money, consider sailing with Carnival Cruise Line in the Caribbean. Fares are reasonable, and you can even set up a honeymoon registry to help with onboard expenses and excursion fees. With the money you might save on a Carnival cruise, you could upgrade your stateroom to one with a private balcony, or reserve dinner for two at a specialty restaurant.

As with all cruises, be sure to leave room in your budget to cover gratuities, which average about $14.50 to $16.50 per person, per day on Carnival cruises, with the exact amount dependent on your room type.

Bonus: When you book a Carnival cruise as part of a AAA Vacations® package, you’ll get a 50% reduced deposit plus a free upgrade on your room category. For cruises longer than six days, you may be eligible to receive an onboard spending credit of $50 per room (for ocean view staterooms) or $75 (for balcony view rooms and suites).

Honeymoon cruises under $500 per person:

• The 6- or 7-night “Western Caribbean” cruise departs from Galveston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Port Canaveral, Florida; and other ports. The cruise makes three stops, which may include Belize City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Cayman Islands; Key West, Florida; Mahogany Bay, Roatan Island, Honduras; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and more.

Honeymoon cruises under $1000 per person:

• The 7- or 8-night “Eastern Caribbean” cruise departs from Galveston, Texas; Miami, Florida; and other ports. The cruise makes 3-5 stops, depending on the itinerary. Stopovers can include Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; and San Juan, Puerto Rico; and more.

Royal Caribbean features a range of itineraries, departure ports and onboard activities (including rock climbing walls and more!), making it one of the best cruise lines for a honeymoon to remember.

Personalize your trip by having romantic gifts delivered to your room, or add some flair to your accommodations with a “Just Married” décor package. Royal Caribbean’s honeymoon cruise registry allows your wedding guests to contribute to your shore excursions and onboard expenses, too.

If you really want to get away from it all (and the rest of the passengers on board), splurge on a higher category room in the Royal Suite Class or a multi-level suite that includes a whirlpool tub and VIP seating at shows.

Gratuities for Royal Caribbean cruises are $14.50 to $17.50 per person, per day, depending on your room type.

Bonus: AAA Members who book a balcony room or a suite on Royal Caribbean will receive a free 8 inch by 10 inch photo while on board (for cruises 7 nights or longer).

If you book a Royal Caribbean cruise as part of a AAA Vacations® package, sparkling wine and a welcome fruit basket will be in your stateroom upon arrival. For balcony rooms and higher, you’ll also earn an onboard spending credit of $25 (for cruises 6 nights or less), $50 (for cruises 7-10 nights) or $100 (for cruises 11 nights and longer).

Honeymoon cruises under $500 per person:

• The 4-, 5- or 6-night “Western Caribbean” cruise departs from Galveston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; or Port Canaveral, Tampa or Miami, Florida. The cruise features 1-3 ports of call, which may include Costa Maya, Mexico; Coxen Hole, Roatan Island, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; Labadee, Haiti; Nassau, Bahamas; Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico; and other ports.

Honeymoon cruises under $1000 per person:

• The 8-night “Labadee, Aruba and Curaçao” cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale or Miami, Florida, and makes three stops: Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba; and Willemstad, Curaçao.

With a more refined atmosphere than the mainstream cruise lines, Celebrity Cruises is a good option for honeymooners looking for stylish staterooms, smaller cruise ships and a higher level of service. You’ll have less nickeling-and-diming while on board, too, as Wi-Fi, a basic drinks package and prepaid gratuities are included in your fare.

The included gratuities average $15.50 to $19 per person, per day, depending on your room type.

Bonus: AAA members who book a Celebrity cruise will be eligible for an onboard spending credit of up to $75 per room (for ocean view staterooms and higher).

If you book a Celebrity cruise as part of a AAA Vacations® package, you can receive an additional onboard spending credit of $25 per room (for ocean view staterooms), $75 (for balcony staterooms) or $100 (for Concierge Class and higher).

Honeymoon cruise under $500 per person:

• The 3-night “Bahamas Getaway” cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and includes one stop in Nassau, Bahamas.

Honeymoon cruises under $1000 per person:

• The 4-night “Mexico Getaway” cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and includes one stop in Cozumel, Mexico.The 5-night “Grand Cayman and Mexico” and “Grand Cayman and Cozumel” cruises depart from Miami, Florida, and include two stops: Cozumel, Mexico; and George Town, Cayman Islands.

If your idea of onboard entertainment includes exclusive Broadway musicals and an at-sea version of “The Voice” TV show, sailing with Princess Cruises may be just for you. The fleet’s elegant ships are geared more toward adults than kids, with high-tech additions like a wearable smart device (included with your fare) that makes it easy to unlock your stateroom door, order drinks by the pool, purchase things onboard and locate your loved ones while on the ship.

Princess Cruises offers a personalized honeymoon registry service so wedding guests can contribute to your onboard expenses, shore excursions, gifts and room decorations.

Gratuities range from $14.50 to $16.50 per person, per day, depending on your room type.

Bonus: AAA members who book their Princess cruise during select booking periods throughout the year will receive a reduced deposit along with a complimentary 6 inch by 8 inch photo while on board.

When you book a sailing with Princess Cruises as part of a AAA Vacations® package, you’ll receive dinner for two in a specialty restaurant as well as an onboard spending credit of $25 (for cruises 5 days or less), $50 (for cruises 6-11 days) or $100 (for cruises 12 days or longer).

Ask a AAA travel agent about the best time to book to take advantage of additional member benefits offered during special quarterly sales. Additional perks can include a reduced deposit as low as $50 per person.

Honeymoon cruises under $1000 per person:

• The 4-night “Bahamas Private Island Getaway” cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and includes one stop in Princess Cays, Bahamas.The 5-night “Caribbean Getaway with Cozumel” cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Galveston, Texas. The cruise includes two stops: Cozumel, Mexico; and Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico.The 7-night “Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico” cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and includes four stops: Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; Princess Cays, Bahamas; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

AAA Travel offers exclusive benefits and amenities just for AAA members. From stateroom savings to onboard spending credits, your local AAA Travel Agent can provide you with the best available offer and help you select the perfect honeymoon package. Browse the cruises mentioned in this article and learn more at Vacations.AAA.com/Cruises.

Note: Prices and member benefits mentioned in this article are subject to change. Contact a AAA Travel Agent for the most up-to-date deals and promotions.