I went to the Caribbean for the first time during a cruise, and I wish I'd had more time in these 2 ports

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A composite image of the author standing in front of a cruise ship and a view of a coastline in Honduras from a cruise ship
Business Insider's reporter took a Caribbean cruise for the first time and wished for a longer stay in Honduras and Mexico.

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I reluctantly went on my first cruise vacation. It was surprisingly fun, but the crowding was intense.

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The front of the Vision of the Seas ship.
When you go into the Windjammer buffet, it overlooks the front of the ship and gives a nice view of the ocean.

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Royal Caribbean is building an adults-only extension to its $350 million private island. I toured the island earlier this year and saw why it's become so popular with cruisers.

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Royal Caribbean International's Perfect Day at CocoCay private island
In January 2024, Hideaway Beach, the first adult-only space at Perfect Day at CocoCay, will open to guests.

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