Published on 09/10/09

From salty, beach-front shacks to stylish resort lounges, Caribbean beach bars cover a wide array of architecture and atmospheres, yet they all share the same goal – to completely blow your mind with how unique, relaxing, and downright unforgettable they can be.

On your next Caribbean cruise vacation, when your ship pulls into port, there will be countless shore-side pubs, watering-holes, and cabanas vying for your attention. Sure, they can all mix you a tasty tropical concoction, but there are a few beach bars that are a step ahead of the rest and that you simply cannot miss.

Here are a few of our favorite island hot-spots that provide an experience you won’t find anywhere else on Earth.

Floyd’s Pelican Bar – Negril, Jamaica

A tiny bar made of driftwood, perched on stilts above the water, and set a few hundred feet off shore – why not! This is Floyd’s Pelican Bar, where the seafood is fresh and the drinks are always ice cold. Only accessible by small boats, which are happy to float you out to the Pelican Bar, this beach bar in Negril, Jamaica, is one of the most unique watering holes on the planet. One of the best ways to get there is by local taxi from the cruise port at Ocho Rios or Falmouth. You’ve got to see it to believe it, which is why Floyd’s Pelican Bar epitomizes a must-visit beach bar.

Foxy’s and The Soggy Dollar – Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

On the tiny, four-mile island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, there are two beach bars that every traveler has to stop by at least once. Foxy’s, in Great Harbor, is a beach bar that plays host to several huge parties, from Halloween to a New Year’s Bash, and always has an outstanding seafood BBQ selection. It’s popular for Foxy’s guests to leave behind ‘souvenirs’ at the bar, so don’t be surprised when among other items, you come across several driver’s licenses stapled to the walls and ceiling!

The Soggy Dollar, located in White Bay, is another top location on Jost Van Dyke. Home of the popular beverage, the ‘Painkiller’, the Soggy Dollar also invites guests to play the ‘Ring Game’. This simple yet completely entertaining game involves players trying to swing a ring on the end of a string and have it catch on a hook on the wall – the Ring Game, needless to say, pairs best with the Painkiller!

Encanto Beach Club – San Juan, Puerto Rico

With an exciting night-life, movement-inducing rhythms, and stylish pool-side atmosphere, the Encanto Beach Club in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is one of the coolest beach bars on the map. A recent addition to El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Encanto features private tiki hut cabanas with flat screen TV’s, WiFi, and mini-bars, along with poolside service, delicious food all day, and of course an evening filled with salsa dancing and more. With many cruises sailing roundtrip from San Juan, a day at Encanto Beach Club can make a wonderful add-on to any cruise vacation.

Whether celebrating the warm tropical evenings at a poolside night club or sipping a cold drink in the shade of driftwood-laced palm fronds, these top Caribbean beach bars provide just the relaxation and entertainment that you are looking for.

Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and more sail frequent itineraries to these beaches, where you can make memories at any of these tropical bars or discover your own favorite place that is just your style.

These locations are out there, and all you have to do to make lifelong memories is go out and enjoy them. Call America’s Vacation Center and speak with a Personal Vacation Planner to begin planning your next cruise vacation today!

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