The term CRUISE LOCALE can be broken down into two crossword solutions: CARIBBEAN (9 letters) and SEA (3 letters). The CARIBBEAN is a region of the Americas that consists of the CARIBBEAN SEA, its islands, and the surrounding coasts. It is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and North America, east of Central America, and to the north of South America. The CARIBBEAN SEA is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean located between the CARIBBEAN Islands and the American continent. It is known for its warm, tropical climate and its many beautiful beaches.