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Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) (Netherlands), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 24 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport)

A 24-night cruise on Ambassador's Renaissance from London Tilbury to Barbados, threading through lively European ports before crossing the Atlantic to a dozen Caribbean islands.

Duration
24 nights
Departs
29 Oct 2026
Sails from
London Tilbury
Ends in Bridgetown, Barbados
Ship
Renaissance
From
£1,599
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Overnight stop in Amsterdam's port of Ijmuiden

  2. Walking Dunkirk's historic waterfront

  3. Tasting port wine in Leixoes, near Oporto

  4. Azores' volcanic vistas from Ponta Delgada

  5. Multiple Caribbean islandsIncluding Antigua and Barbados

About the trip

This voyage begins at London Tilbury, steering south-east to Ijmuiden, the gateway to Amsterdam. Dunkirk follows, a port with a history often recalled but rarely strolled as a visitor might. From there, a call at Leixoes introduces Oporto's riverside charm and wine lodges. The journey continues through the Azores to St. John's in Antigua, marking the transition from Europe to the Caribbean.

The ship then weaves through the British Virgin Islands, visiting Road Town and Tortola, before touching Saint Maarten and Guadeloupe's Pointe a Pitre. Fort-de-France on Martinique and Castries on St. Lucia provide moments to note the colonial architecture and rum distilleries. The list completes with calls at Kingstown on St. Vincent and St. George's inGrenada, finally reaching Bridgetown, Barbados. Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance is a compact vessel, fitting comfortably at small harbours and allowing an intimate passage across the Atlantic.

The itinerary blends familiar European culture with a sequence of Caribbean islands, each with its own character. It’s a passage that requires patience but offers contrast, from northern shores to tropical ones, and plenty of opportunity to appreciate the details that make port towns of all sizes distinct.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Amsterdam
  2. 2 Dunkirk
  3. 3 Oporto
  4. 4 Ponta Delgada
  5. 5 Antigua
  6. 6 Road Town
  7. 7 Saint Maarten
  8. 8 Pointe-à-Pitre
  9. 9 Fort-de-France
  10. 10 Castries
  11. 11 Kingstown
  12. 12 Bridgetown

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Ijmuiden, for Amsterdam

  3. Day 3

    Dunkirk

  4. Day 4

    Leixoes, for Oporto

  5. Day 5

    Ponta Delgada

  6. Day 6

    St. John's, Antigua

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at London Tilbury
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport)?
Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) is a 24 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) depart from?
Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) departs from London Tilbury and returns to Bridgetown, Barbados.
Who operates Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport)?
Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) cost?
Prices for Atlantic Horizons and Caribbean Discovery (Manchester Airport) start from £1,599, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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