How many voyages did Christopher Columbus make across the Atlantic Ocean?

Christopher Columbus made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean between 1492 and 1504.1

These expeditions were:
* First voyage (1492–1493): Columbus departed from Spain and reached the Caribbean, landing in the Bahamas and exploring Cuba and Hispaniola.21
* Second voyage (1493–1496): A larger expedition intended to establish a permanent Spanish presence in the Caribbean, during which he explored islands including Dominica, the Virgin Islands, and Jamaica.13
* Third voyage (1498–1500): Columbus explored further south, reaching Trinidad and the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela, where he realized he had discovered a continent.13
* Fourth voyage (1502–1504): His final expedition, for which he began preparations in 1501.13

These voyages opened the way for European exploration, exploitation, and colonization of the Americas.1