Island Hopper eSIM (Airalo): Use Your Phone Across Caribbean Islands From US$15

Island Hopper offers a low-cost eSIM that works in 24 countries across the Caribbean Islands. Island Hopper plans start from US$15 and are available from Airalo.

If you're planning a trip to the Caribbean Islands, one of the easiest ways to use your cellphone whilst you're there is with a Island Hopper eSIM.

You can get a Island Hopper eSIM from US$15 at Airalo. This will allow you to use your cellphone in the Caribbean Islands for up to 7 days. The Island Hopper eSIM is available on a pre-paid basis for visitors to the Caribbean Islands and can be used in a total of 24 countries.

In this article, we'll look at the Island Hopper service in the Caribbean Islands, including how you're able to get it and the best Island Hopper eSIM deals. We'll also look at the coverage available on a Island Hopper eSIM, and the other ways of using your mobile phone in the Caribbean Islands (e.g. through international roaming).

Plans From:	US$15 for 7 days
Best Deals:	1GB data for US$15 (valid for 7 days)
Compatible Devices:	Apple iPhone 11 and newer Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer Google Pixel 3 and newer see more...
Coverage:	24 countries across the Caribbean Islands
Voucher Code:	Save 10% on all Island Hopper eSIMs using KEN10 (new customers only) Save 5% using the KEN5 voucher code (existing Airalo customers)

Island Hopper Plans

If you're looking for an affordable way to use your cellphone when travelling in the Caribbean Islands, you can get a Island Hopper eSIM from only US$15 for 7 days usage.

To get a Island Hopper eSIM, you'll need to have an eSIM-compatible device such as the iPhone 11, Galaxy S20, Pixel 3 or later devices. You can then order your Island Hopper eSIM through the Airalo app with instant delivery direct to your phone. There's no need to queue at the airport or to register the Island Hopper eSIM with your ID, saving you lots of time.

The following table shows the eSIM plans that are currently available from Island Hopper in the Caribbean Islands:

Network	Minutes	Texts	Data	Plan Cost
	None	None	1GB	US$15.00 valid for 7 days

As a special offer for April 2024, you can get a 10% discount on all Island Hopper eSIMs. Simply enter the KEN10 voucher code at checkout. This offer is only available if you're new to Airalo.

If you've already used an Airalo eSIM in the past, you can use the KEN5 voucher code to get a 5% discount on your plan.

See all Island Hopper eSIM deals →

Once you've ordered your Island Hopper eSIM, it will only activate when your cellphone actually connects to a supported network in the Caribbean Islands. This means the validity period will only begin when you actually land in the Caribbean Islands and turn your cellphone on.

Your Island Hopper eSIM works with the dual-SIM function on most modern smartphones. This means you can use your regular SIM card alongside the Island Hopper eSIM (e.g. to receive incoming phone calls and text messages on your normal phone number).

Island Hopper eSIM Destinations

Your Island Hopper eSIM from Airalo can be used in the following 24 countries:

• Anguilla
• Antigua And Barbuda
• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bonaire
• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Curaçao
• Dominica
• French Guiana
• Grenada
• Guadeloupe
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Martinique
• Montserrat
• Panama
• Puerto Rico
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Islands

Alternatives to Island Hopper

The main disadvantage of Island Hopper is the fact you're getting a data-only service on the eSIM. You will not get a local phone number in the Caribbean Islands when you're using the Island Hopper eSIM in your phone.

If you'd like to call or text whilst you're travelling in the Caribbean Islands, you'll need to use your normal SIM card instead (on which international roaming fees may apply). Alternatively, you can side-step these charges by making your calls through WhatsApp or other similar apps.

If you're looking for a more fully featured SIM card with a local phone number in the Caribbean Islands, you could consider getting a regular prepaid SIM card upon arrival instead. This will involve some additional hassle (e.g. queuing up at the airport to get your SIM card, a registration process for the SIM card, etc) but it can be preferable and better suited for longer-term use in the Caribbean Islands.

Island Hopper Coverage

If you're using a Island Hopper eSIM, you'll have access to coverage from the partner mobile networks from across the Caribbean Islands:

Country	Coverage Provider	Network Type
Anguilla	Flow	4G
Antigua And Barbuda	Flow	4G
Aruba	Digicel	4G
Bahamas	BTC	4G
Barbados	Flow	4G
Bonaire	Digicel	4G
British Virgin Islands	Flow	4G
Cayman Islands	Flow	4G
Curaçao	Digicel	4G
Dominica	Flow	4G
French Guiana	Digicel	4G
Grenada	Flow	3G
Guadeloupe	Digicel	4G
Haiti	Digicel	4G
Jamaica	Flow	4G
Martinique	Digicel	4G
Montserrat	Flow	3G
Panama	Flow	4G
Puerto Rico	Claro	4G
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Flow	4G
Saint Lucia	Flow	4G
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Flow	4G
Trinidad and Tobago	Digicel	4G
Turks and Caicos Islands	Flow	4G

If you're only planning to visit one country on your trip, it may be cheaper to get a country-specific eSIM instead. This will normally be available at a slightly lower price than the Island Hopper eSIM.

Other Airalo eSIMs

Airalo's Island Hopper eSIM can only be used in the Caribbean Islands.

Regional eSIMs

The following regional eSIMs are also available from Airalo, covering other parts of the world:

• Hello Africa (Africa)
• Asialink (Asia)
• Eurolink (Europe)
• Discover (Global)
• Latamlink (Latin America)
• Menalink (Middle East and North Africa)
• Americanmex (North America)

Country Specific eSIMs

You can also buy country-specific eSIMs from Airalo, including the following:

• Yes! Go! (Australia)
• Joia (Brazil)
• Tuque Mobile (Canada)
• Chinacom (China)
• Bonbon Mobile (France)
• Hallo! Mobil (Germany)
• Hkmobile (Hong Kong)
• Indicomm (India)
• Indotel (Indonesia)
• Mamma Mia (Italy)
• Moshi Moshi (Japan)
• Chorro Fon (Mexico)
• Choukran (Morocco)
• Fofo Mobil (Portugal)
• CellSA (South Africa)
• Guay Mobile (Spain)
• Merhaba (Turkey)
• Burj Mobile (United Arab Emirates)
• Uki Mobile (United Kingdom)
• Change Mobile (United States)
• Xin Chao (Vietnam)

For more information, read our Airalo review.

More Information

For more information about Island Hopper, please see the Airalo website. If you're based inside the UK, you can also read our guide on the best SIM cards for roaming in the Caribbean Islands.