The 11 safest Caribbean islands to travel · 2.Visit Jamaica (certain places) · 3.Travel to Saint Lucia · 4.Traveling to Cayman Islands · 6.Maintaining safety while traveling should be a concern for tourists when visiting any given destination. The media sometimes portrays the Caribbean to be a dangerous area, but many islands are very safe. When people think of Jamaica they typically think of all the crime in Kingston or Montego Bay. As someone who has traveled to this country since I was a child to visit family, I can say high levels of crime are only in certain areas and typically are from gang to gang and usually do not involve visitors.
Jamaica, as other destinations on this list, is one of the Best islands in the Caribbean to visit. With a population just under 200,000 people, Lucian people are very friendly and major crime is not usual. It's apparent that smaller Caribbean islands tend to be less crime ridden opposed to their larger counterparts. Now that is not to say that all small islands are friendly and safe, but a noticeable pattern is worth mentioning.
Just as stated with safety in Jamaica, there are certain areas to stay away from and common sense practices to keep. Just as Jamaica, travellers should remain cautious when visiting certain areas as not all sections are as safe as others. The island has great weather and petty crime is little to none but be cautious when visiting during hurricane season as it is prone to bad weather during that time of year. It can be a bit scary for a tourist to visit the islands during this time, but as said, nature is unpredictable.
It is sometimes hard to determine how bad a hurricane (or even earthquake) may be during this time of year. If planning a trip during this time, be cautious and aware of the bad weather or visit another time. Need help? Visit our Help Center. Considered one of the safest Caribbean islands for families, Barbados is an independent British Commonwealth nation.
Each year this island welcomes around 1 million visitors. The tourism industry is a huge part of the island’s economy. Moreover, the locals are said to be some of the friendliest in the entire Caribbean. Recently, Travel and World Tour (TWT)* confidently announced the Caribbean’s safest destinations for 2025, showcasing islands that are perfect for travellers seeking peace of mind.
The Cayman Islands, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Aruba, and Bermuda have established themselves as the top choices for safety in this vibrant region. Statistics show that violent crime rarely touches the 28 million or so tourists who visit the Caribbean every year. Therefore, we bring you a list of the safest Caribbean Islands, allowing you to relax and enjoy your trip without unnecessary worries. An island in the northern Caribbean, not too far away from Cuba and the Dominican Republic lies the beautiful Turks & Caicos.
Consisting of US and British territories, the Virgin islands off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico are extremely small but one of the safest in the Caribbean region. Crime rates in Anguilla are some of the lowest in the Caribbean, but you should take standard precautions nevertheless. Nicknamed “The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean both for its terrain and the heritage of its inhabitants, Montserrat is a British territory in the Leeward Islands. The island nation has one of the worst homicide rates in the Western Hemisphere, the State Department points out.
You’d have to have had your head in the sand if you hadn’t heard about recent hurricanes affecting the Caribbean. Like many of its neighbouring islands, Anguilla has experienced a growth spurt over the past few decades, evidenced by the rise of swanky hotels and upscale villa resorts. With plenty of outdoor activities and a strong focus on visitor safety, the British Virgin Islands are a top choice for a secure Caribbean getaway. However, it’s important to note that most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem, primarily linked to inner-city neighbourhoods far from tourist resorts.
The Domican Republic is one of the safest islands too, it has to be as so many Americans and Canadians go there. The island is not known by many but the people that are familiar with it claim it as their own and travel whenever the opportunity arises. Overall, The Virgin islands (both US and British) are one of the safest tourist destinations for foreigners. On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Bad weather in the Caribbean is typically confined to hurricane season which lasts from June to November.
