Caribbean travel reference
Caribbean travel statistics
Key figures on Caribbean tourism and outbound travel from Mexico, collected in one straightforward reference. Every number has a source and date.
Last updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
Caribbean travel continued to grow through 2025, while international travel from Mexico also rose. These figures offer useful context for travellers, writers, and businesses following the region.
35.0 million
international overnight visitors to the Caribbean in 2025
That was 2.5% more than in 2024, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s year-end review.
Caribbean Tourism Organization, 2025 Year-end Tourism ReviewPublished December 202534.2 million
international overnight visitors to the Caribbean in 2024
The region’s 2024 total was 6.1% above 2023 and 6.9% above 2019.
Caribbean Tourism Organization, Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2024Published April 202533.7 million
Caribbean cruise visits in 2024
Cruise visits rose 10.3% from 2023, showing the scale of demand alongside overnight stays.
Caribbean Tourism Organization, Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2024Published April 20258.5 million
tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic in 2024
The Dominican Republic was the Caribbean’s most visited destination that year.
Caribbean Tourism Organization, Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2024Published April 202516.8 million
Caribbean arrivals from the United States in 2024
The United States remained the region’s largest source market, up 3.5% from 2023.
Caribbean Tourism Organization, Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2024Published April 202511.4 million
international tourists who departed Mexico from January through July 2025
That was 10.9% more than the same seven months of 2024.
Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, Turismo en Cifras July 2025Published July 20251.4 billion
international tourist arrivals worldwide in 2024
UN Tourism reported that global international tourism returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
UN Tourism, International tourism recovers pre-pandemic levels in 2024Published January 2025Sources and method
How to use these figures
This page uses figures published by tourism authorities and intergovernmental organizations. “Arrivals” and “visits” are reported by the source and may use different definitions, so compare like with like before drawing conclusions.
For each statistic, use the source linked directly beneath it. We refresh this page when a key source publishes a newer annual or regional result.
Cite this page
Destinova Morelia, “Caribbean Travel Statistics,” updated October 6, 2026. https://destinovatravel.com/caribbean-travel-statistics
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