Cruise · 31 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping
A month-long Fred. Olsen cruise aboard Borealis from Southampton, sailing via Tenerife to seven Caribbean islands and Madeira on the return journey.
- Duration
- 31 nights
- Departs
- 18 Dec 2026
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £5,799
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Christmas Day spent at sea
New Year's Eve in St. John's, Antigua
Six Caribbean islandsIncluding St Maarten and St Lucia
Call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife after four days sailing
Visit to Funchal, Madeira on return
About the trip
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis sets out from Southampton for an island-hopping cruise through the Caribbean over Christmas and New Year. After four days at sea, it calls at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the bustle of a Spanish port meets the quiet of volcanic hills.
Six more days cruising deliver you to a string of islands steeped in colonial and colonial-era histories: Antigua’s colourful capital St. John's, the Dutch-influenced Philipsburg on St Maarten, and the palm-fringed harbours of St Kitts, St Lucia and Bequia in the Grenadines. At Grenada’s St George's and Barbados’ Bridgetown, you’ll find reminders of sugar plantations and vibrant markets.
The return leg calls briefly at Funchal on Madeira, an island shaped by cliffs and laurel forests, before the final three days’ crossing back to Southampton. The pace allows time to notice small details – from the changing light on the Caribbean sea to the ship’s route through the Atlantic.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 3 St. John's
- 4 Philipsburg
- 5 Basseterre
- 6 Castries
- 7 Bequia
- 8 St George's
- 9 Bridgetown
- 10 Funchal
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Day 4
At sea
Day 5
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Day 6
Philipsburg, St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Southampton
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Ocean View Cabin
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping?
- Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping is a 31 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping depart from?
- Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping?
- Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping cost?
- Prices for Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping start from £5,799, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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