Ports & Harbours of the Caribbean Sea
YearMaps maps 158 harbours on the Caribbean Sea, in 28 countries and territories. The largest by the World Port Index's harbour size are Puerto la Cruz, Cienfuegos, Antilla, Bahai de la Habana, Puerto Guantanamo and Bahia de Sagua de Tanamo. 2 are written up in full below, and every harbour is listed with its depths, tidal range and the largest ships it takes.
The Caribbean Sea lies between the arc of the Greater and Lesser Antilles and the coasts of Central and South America. It was the first sea of European colonisation in the Americas after 1492; its ports shipped sugar and silver and received the ships of the transatlantic slave trade, and pirates and navies fought over them. Today the shipping lanes to the Panama Canal cross it. The harbours of the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Atlantic coast of Cuba are listed here as well.
- Harbours
- 158
- Countries
- 28
- Large Harbours
- 6
- Written Up
- 2
Map of the Ports of the Caribbean Sea
Blue dots are the harbours of the World Port Index; tap or click one to open its entry. Use the layer panel to add trade routes, rivers and historical borders.
Harbours of the Caribbean Sea in Detail
The 2 harbours of the Caribbean Sea with an encyclopedia article, each with its figures from the World Port Index.

Charlotte Amalie
Small harbour · United States Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie Harbor is a major maritime hub located in the subdistrict of Charlotte Amalie, the modern day capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, on the southern coast of St. Thomas. Renowned for its deep-water anchorage and strategic location in the Caribbean, the harbor plays a crucial role in regional tourism, trade, and transportation and military strategy. The harbor is the deepest natural harbor connected to the Anegada Passage (7,550 feet [2,300m]) and the Virgin Islands Basin (area between St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts). The Anegada Passage and Virgin Islands Basin form the deepest channel leading into the Caribbean Basin from the Atlantic Ocean. Because the Charlotte Amalie harbor is the deepest natural connected to this channel, it made Charlotte Amalie a natural choice as a maritime hub and free port. As a free port, Charlotte Amalie has long served as a center for commerce, allowing duty-free trade that attracts businesses and visitors alike.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Charlotte Amalie Harbor (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Harbour size
- Small
- Channel depth
- 38.4 m
- Anchorage depth
- 49.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 42.1 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 53 m
- Largest vessel
- large vessels
- Country
- United States Virgin Islands
- Province
- Virgin Islands
- Coordinates
- 18.3500°, -64.9300°
More about Charlotte Amalie
History
Charlotte Amalie Harbor has been a key maritime hub since the 17th century, initially serving as an essential trading hub for European colonial powers. Under Danish rule, Charlotte Amalie grew into a thriving port, benefiting from its natural harbor and tax-free trading status. The harbor was used to ship stored goods such as sugar, molasses, rum, cotton, and other exports from the island's plantations prior to exporting from warehouses along Main Street (Dronningens Gade) and in the historic downtown area. These goods were shipped out of the harbor to Europe and North America. The harbor was also used to supply the same warehouses with imported items such as European textiles, ceramics, and household goods, as well as enslaved people from Africa for sale in the colony and the region.
Facilities
West Indian Company Dock (WICO): Located in Charlotte Amalie East, this dock can accommodate up to three large cruise ships simultaneously. It is adjacent to Havensight Mall, a major shopping area catering to cruise passengers.
Crown Bay Cruise Port: Situated west of downtown in Charlotte Amalie West, this facility is capable of handling larger vessels, including those unable to dock at WICO. The port area includes retail outlets, restaurants, and passenger services.
Wilmoth Blyden Marine Terminal: Serving as a key ferry terminal, this facility provides connections between St. Thomas, St. Croix, and the British Virgin Islands. Located on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront, it accommodates both public and private ferry operators.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Charlotte Amalie Harbor (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Cabo Rojo
Very Small harbour · Dominican Republic
Port of Cabo Rojo or Cabo Rojo Port is a port located in Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic province of Pedernales. It has two installations for Grapnel export.
This terminal is operated by Colombian company Cementos Andino (Andino Concrete), which handles export of clinker, limestone, bauxite, and concrete.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Port of Cabo Rojo (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Harbour size
- Very Small
- Channel depth
- 38.4 m
- Anchorage depth
- 49.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 38.4 m
- Tidal range
- 1 m
- Largest vessel
- large vessels
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Coordinates
- 17.9200°, -71.6500°
All Harbours of the Caribbean Sea
158 harbours, the largest first by the index's harbour size. Channel depth and tidal range set the physical limit on which ships can call. 53 of them are recorded in the source with the city they serve.
| Harbour | Country | Size | Channel | Anchorage | Tide | Largest vessel | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto la Cruz | Venezuela | Major | 42.1 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Cienfuegos | Cuba | Major | 34.7 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Antilla | Cuba | Major | 31.1 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Bahai de la Habanaserves Havana | Cuba | Major | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Guantanamo | Cuba | Major | 31.1 m | 38.4 m | — | large vessels | |
| Bahia de Sagua de Tanamo | Cuba | Major | 12.8 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Cabanas | Cuba | Medium | 45.7 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Casilda | Cuba | Medium | 45.7 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Road Harbor | British Virgin Islands | Medium | 45.7 m | 9.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Barranquilla | Colombia | Medium | 42.1 m | — | 2 m | large vessels | |
| Ensenada Honda | Puerto Rico | Medium | 42.1 m | 38.4 m | — | large vessels | |
| Ireland Islandserves Hamilton | Bermuda | Medium | 42.1 m | — | 3 m | large vessels | |
| Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | Medium | 42.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Andres (Andres Lng Terminal) | Dominican Republic | Medium | 38.4 m | 31.1 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Maracaibo | Venezuela | Medium | 38.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Playa de Guayanilla | Puerto Rico | Medium | 38.4 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Cabello | Venezuela | Medium | 38.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| St Johnsserves Saint John's | Antigua and Barbuda | Medium | 38.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Pointe A Pitreserves Pointe-à-Pitre | France | Medium | 34.7 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Port Au Princeserves Port-au-Prince | Haiti | Medium | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Bluefields | Nicaragua | Small | 53 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Cruz Bay | United States Virgin Islands | Small | 53 m | 53 m | 1 m | — | |
| Cardenas | Cuba | Small | 49.4 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Felton | Cuba | Small | 49.4 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Isabela de Sagua | Cuba | Small | 45.7 m | 53 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Arroyo | Puerto Rico | Small | 42.1 m | 45.7 m | 1 m | — | |
| Mayaguezserves Mayagüez | Puerto Rico | Small | 42.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Oranjestad | Netherlands | Small | 42.1 m | 20.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Port Antonio | Jamaica | Small | 42.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Padre | Cuba | Small | 42.1 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| San Pedro de Macorisserves San Pedro de Macorís | Dominican Republic | Small | 42.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| St George'S | Bermuda | Small | 42.1 m | 38.4 m | 2 m | large vessels | |
| Charlotte Amalie | United States Virgin Islands | Small | 38.4 m | 49.4 m | — | large vessels | |
| Las Calderas | Dominican Republic | Small | 38.4 m | 42.1 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Mamonal | Colombia | Small | 38.4 m | 34.7 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Mariel | Cuba | Small | 38.4 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Montego Bay | Jamaica | Small | 38.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Playa de Guanica | Puerto Rico | Small | 38.4 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Bolivar | Colombia | Small | 38.4 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto de Haina | Dominican Republic | Small | 38.4 m | 31.1 m | — | large vessels | |
| Puerto Ordaz | Venezuela | Small | 38.4 m | — | 4 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic | Small | 38.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Santa Barbara de Samanaserves Samaná | Dominican Republic | Small | 38.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Santa Cruz de Barahonaserves Barahona | Dominican Republic | Small | 38.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Santo Thomas de Castillaserves Puerto Barrios | Guatemala | Small | 38.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Cayo Moa Grande | Cuba | Small | 34.7 m | 27.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Frederiksted | United States Virgin Islands | Small | 34.7 m | 42.1 m | — | large vessels | |
| Guanta | Venezuela | Small | 34.7 m | 5.5 m | — | large vessels | |
| Puerto Miranda | Venezuela | Small | 34.7 m | 38.4 m | 5 m | large vessels | |
| Bahia de Pertigalete | Venezuela | Small | 31.1 m | 31.1 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Bridgetown | Barbados | Small | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| el Bosqueserves Cartagena | Colombia | Small | 31.1 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Guayabal | Cuba | Small | 31.1 m | 38.4 m | — | large vessels | |
| la Salinaserves Cabimas | Venezuela | Small | 31.1 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Point Lisas Industrial Port | Trinidad and Tobago | Small | 31.1 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Point Lisas Port | Trinidad and Tobago | Small | 31.1 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Sint Nicolaas Baai | Aruba | Small | 31.1 m | 5.5 m | 2 m | large vessels | |
| Caracasbaai | Curacao | Small | 27.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Freeport | Bahamas | Small | 27.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Matanzas | Cuba | Small | 27.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Nicaro | Cuba | Small | 27.4 m | 38.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Cortes | Honduras | Small | 27.4 m | 42.1 m | — | large vessels | |
| Manati | Cuba | Small | 23.8 m | 38.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Phillipsburg | Sint Maarten | Small | 9.1 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Covenas | Colombia | Small | 5.5 m | 5.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Galeota Point Terminal | Trinidad and Tobago | Small | 5.5 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Santa Marta | Colombia | Small | 5.5 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Coles Bay Oil Terminal | Sint Maarten | Small | — | 34.7 m | 1 m | — | |
| Las Piedrasserves Punto Fijo | Venezuela | Small | — | — | 2 m | medium vessels | |
| Pozos Colorados | Colombia | Small | — | 45.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto de Hierro | Venezuela | Small | — | 45.7 m | — | large vessels | |
| Puerto Prodeco | Colombia | Small | — | 12.8 m | — | large vessels | |
| Punta Cardon | Venezuela | Small | — | 20.1 m | — | large vessels | |
| Punta Nizao Oil Terminal | Dominican Republic | Small | — | 31.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Bahia de Jobos | Puerto Rico | Very Small | 53 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Cayman Brac | Cayman Islands | Very Small | 53 m | 5.5 m | — | large vessels | |
| Cockburn Harbor | Turks and Caicos Islands | Very Small | 53 m | 56.7 m | — | — | |
| Matthew Town | Bahamas | Very Small | 53 m | 27.4 m | 2 m | medium vessels | |
| Bahia de Fajardo | Puerto Rico | Very Small | 49.4 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | — | |
| Guiria | Venezuela | Very Small | 49.4 m | 38.4 m | 2 m | medium vessels | |
| la Ceiba | Honduras | Very Small | 49.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Nueva Gerona | Cuba | Very Small | 49.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Puerto Botado | Dominican Republic | Very Small | 49.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Baie du Marigot | France | Very Small | 45.7 m | 45.7 m | 2 m | medium vessels | |
| Catia la Marserves Maiquetía | Venezuela | Very Small | 45.7 m | — | — | medium vessels | |
| Jacmel | Haiti | Very Small | 45.7 m | — | 2 m | medium vessels | |
| Lucea | Jamaica | Very Small | 45.7 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Tunas de Zaza | Cuba | Very Small | 45.7 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Bocas del Toro | Panama | Very Small | 42.1 m | — | — | medium vessels | |
| Carupanoserves Carúpano | Venezuela | Very Small | 42.1 m | — | 2 m | medium vessels | |
| Chiriqui Grande | Panama | Very Small | 42.1 m | 5.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Jucaro | Cuba | Very Small | 42.1 m | 38.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| la Romana | Dominican Republic | Very Small | 42.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Almirante | Panama | Very Small | 38.4 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Cabo Rojo | Dominican Republic | Very Small | 38.4 m | 49.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Caripito | Venezuela | Very Small | 38.4 m | 27.4 m | 4 m | large vessels | |
| Ceiba Hueca | Cuba | Very Small | 38.4 m | 38.4 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Las Mareas | Puerto Rico | Very Small | 38.4 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Manzanillo | Cuba | Very Small | 38.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Media Luna | Cuba | Very Small | 38.4 m | 45.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Pepillo Salcedo | Dominican Republic | Very Small | 38.4 m | 5.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Borburata | Venezuela | Very Small | 38.4 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Cabezas | Nicaragua | Very Small | 38.4 m | — | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Puerto Chichiriviche | Venezuela | Very Small | 38.4 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Puerto Este | Honduras | Very Small | 38.4 m | 45.7 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Puerto Viejo de Azuaserves Azua | Dominican Republic | Very Small | 38.4 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Scarborough | Trinidad and Tobago | Very Small | 38.4 m | 34.7 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Anse Tembladoraserves Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago | Very Small | 34.7 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Clifton Pier | Bahamas | Very Small | 34.7 m | 27.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| el Tabiazo | Venezuela | Very Small | 34.7 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Gustavia | Guadeloupe | Very Small | 34.7 m | 42.1 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Playa de Humacao | Puerto Rico | Very Small | 34.7 m | 45.7 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Port Esquivel | Jamaica | Very Small | 34.7 m | 34.7 m | — | large vessels | |
| Rocky Point | Jamaica | Very Small | 34.7 m | 38.4 m | — | large vessels | |
| San Lorenzo | Venezuela | Very Small | 34.7 m | 38.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Venterminals | Venezuela | Very Small | 34.7 m | 34.7 m | — | — | |
| Vieux Fort | Saint Lucia | Very Small | 34.7 m | 16.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Bajo Grande | Venezuela | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Brighton | Trinidad and Tobago | Very Small | 31.1 m | 31.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Charlestown | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Very Small | 31.1 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | — | |
| Falmouth | Jamaica | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | — | medium vessels | |
| Kralendijk | Netherlands | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Miragoane | Haiti | Very Small | 31.1 m | 27.4 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Point Fortin | Trinidad and Tobago | Very Small | 31.1 m | 20.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Castilla | Honduras | Very Small | 31.1 m | 5.5 m | — | large vessels | |
| Punta de Palmas | Venezuela | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| San Miguel de Cozumelserves Cozumel | Mexico | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | — | medium vessels | |
| Sanchez | Dominican Republic | Very Small | 31.1 m | 42.1 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Trujillo | Honduras | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Turbo | Colombia | Very Small | 31.1 m | — | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Ocho Rios | Jamaica | Very Small | 27.4 m | 31.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Yabucoa | Puerto Rico | Very Small | 27.4 m | 20.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Savannah la Mar | Jamaica | Very Small | 27.4 m | 45.7 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Cap Haitienserves Cap-Haïtien | Haiti | Very Small | 20.1 m | — | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Jose Terminal | Venezuela | Very Small | 20.1 m | 5.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | Very Small | 12.8 m | 23.8 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Coxen Holeserves Roatán | Honduras | Very Small | 12.8 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Petit Goave | Haiti | Very Small | 12.8 m | 31.1 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Basseterre | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Very Small | 9.1 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| el Guamache | Venezuela | Very Small | 9.1 m | 27.4 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Covenas Offshore Term | Colombia | Very Small | 5.5 m | 5.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Cumana (Puerto Sucre)serves Cumaná | Venezuela | Very Small | 5.5 m | — | 3 m | medium vessels | |
| Goto Oil Terminal | Curacao | Very Small | 5.5 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| Rio Bueno | Jamaica | Very Small | 5.5 m | 5.5 m | — | medium vessels | |
| Roseau | Dominica | Very Small | 5.5 m | — | 2 m | large vessels | |
| Salina | Netherlands | Very Small | 5.5 m | — | — | large vessels | |
| South Riding Point | Bahamas | Very Small | 5.5 m | 31.1 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Basse Terreserves Basse-terre | France | Very Small | — | — | — | large vessels | |
| Chaguaramas | Trinidad and Tobago | Very Small | — | 5.5 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Cockburn Town | Bahamas | Very Small | — | 45.7 m | — | — | |
| Georgetownserves George Town | Cayman Islands | Very Small | — | — | — | large vessels | |
| Paluaserves Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | Very Small | — | — | — | large vessels | |
| Port Kaiser | Jamaica | Very Small | — | 9.1 m | — | large vessels | |
| Port Louis | Guadeloupe | Very Small | — | 34.7 m | 1 m | large vessels | |
| Portsmouth | Dominica | Very Small | — | 38.4 m | 2 m | large vessels | |
| Puerto Cumarebo | Venezuela | Very Small | — | 34.7 m | 1 m | medium vessels | |
| Sint Michelsbaaiserves Willemstad | Curacao | Very Small | — | — | — | large vessels | |
| Tela | Honduras | Very Small | — | 34.7 m | — | large vessels |
Port Cities of the Caribbean Sea
The most populous cities with a harbour of the Caribbean Sea within 25 km. Each city is listed with its country's other cities on the country page.
- Caracas2.98 million
Capital of Venezuela · Catia la Mar (12 km)
- Havana2.17 million
Capital of Cuba · Bahai de la Habana
- Santo Domingo2.15 million
Capital of Dominican Republic · Puerto de Haina (14 km)
- Maracaibo2.07 million
Venezuela · Maracaibo, Puerto Miranda (11 km), el Tabiazo (15 km), Bajo Grande (24 km)
- Port-au-Prince2.00 million
Capital of Haiti · Port Au Prince
- Barranquilla1.80 million
Colombia · Barranquilla
- Cartagena887,000
- Ciudad Guayana746,535
Venezuela · Puerto Ordaz (11 km), Palua
- Soledad698,852
Colombia · Barranquilla (6 km)
- Barcelona600,954
Venezuela · Puerto la Cruz (6 km), Guanta (20 km), Bahia de Pertigalete (20 km), Jose Terminal (15 km)
- Santiago de Cuba555,865
Cuba · Santiago de Cuba
- Puerto la Cruz546,616
Venezuela · Puerto la Cruz, Guanta (14 km), Bahia de Pertigalete (14 km), Jose Terminal (20 km)
- Cabimas441,094
Venezuela · la Salina, Bajo Grande (22 km)
- Spanish Town432,704
Jamaica · Port Esquivel (22 km)
- Santa Marta431,781
Colombia · Santa Marta, Pozos Colorados (12 km), Puerto Prodeco (11 km)
- Cumaná317,603
Venezuela · Cumana (Puerto Sucre)
- Maiquetía315,442
Venezuela · Catia la Mar
- Los Teques303,470
Venezuela · Catia la Mar (21 km)
- Port-of-Spain294,934
Capital of Trinidad and Tobago · Anse Tembladora, Chaguaramas (15 km)
- Mayagüez291,339
- Cap-Haïtien281,487
Haiti · Cap Haitien
- Guantánamo272,801
Cuba · Puerto Guantanamo (20 km)
- Punto Fijo234,736
Venezuela · Las Piedras, Punta Cardon (10 km)
- Nassau227,940
Capital of The Bahamas · Clifton Pier (22 km)
- San Pedro de Macorís217,899
Dominican Republic · San Pedro de Macoris
- La Romana208,437
Dominican Republic · la Romana
- Bridgetown191,152
Capital of Barbados · Bridgetown
- Cienfuegos186,644
Cuba · Cienfuegos
- Puerto Cabello174,000
Venezuela · Puerto Cabello, Puerto Borburata (21 km), Venterminals (15 km)
- San Fernando166,039
Trinidad and Tobago · Point Lisas Industrial Port (14 km), Point Lisas Port (11 km), Brighton (19 km)
Countries with Harbours on the Caribbean Sea
- Venezuela map 27
- Cuba map 24
- Dominican Republic map 14
- Puerto Rico map 11
- Colombia map 10
- Jamaica map 10
- Trinidad and Tobago map 8
- Honduras map 7
- Bahamas map 5
- Haiti map 5
- Curacao map 3
- France map 3
- Netherlands map 3
- Panama map 3
- United States Virgin Islands map 3
- Bermuda map 2
- Cayman Islands map 2
- Dominica map 2
- Guadeloupe map 2
- Nicaragua map 2
- Saint Kitts and Nevis map 2
- Antigua and Barbuda map 1
- Aruba map 1
- Barbados map 1
- Guatemala map 1
- Mexico map 1
- Saint Lucia map 1
- Turks and Caicos Islands map 1
More Seas and Coasts
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- Ports of Alaska, British Columbia & Bering Sea
- Ports of Arctic Canada, Hudson Bay & Greenland
See every sea, grouped from North America to Oceania & Antarctica, on the world ports index, or the voyages that crossed these waters on the famous sea voyages map.
Caribbean Sea: Quick Answers
- How many ports are there on the Caribbean Sea?
- YearMaps lists 158 ports and harbours on the Caribbean Sea, from the World Port Index of the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Small fishing harbours and private terminals outside the index are not counted.
- Which countries have ports on the Caribbean Sea?
- Venezuela (27), Cuba (24), Dominican Republic (14), Puerto Rico (11), Colombia (10), Jamaica (10), Trinidad and Tobago (8), Honduras (7), Bahamas (5), Haiti (5), Curacao (3), France (3), Netherlands (3), Panama (3), United States Virgin Islands (3), Bermuda (2), Cayman Islands (2), Dominica (2), Guadeloupe (2), Nicaragua (2), Saint Kitts and Nevis (2), Antigua and Barbuda (1), Aruba (1), Barbados (1), Guatemala (1), Mexico (1), Saint Lucia (1) and Turks and Caicos Islands (1).
- What are the largest ports on the Caribbean Sea?
- By the World Port Index's harbour size, the largest are Puerto la Cruz, Cienfuegos, Antilla, Bahai de la Habana, Puerto Guantanamo and Bahia de Sagua de Tanamo.
- What are the main port cities on the Caribbean Sea?
- The most populous cities with a harbour here are Caracas (2.98 million), Havana (2.17 million), Santo Domingo (2.15 million), Maracaibo (2.07 million) and Port-au-Prince (2.00 million).