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Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) (Barbados), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 14 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport)

Two weeks aboard Ambassador’s Renaissance visiting a string of Caribbean islands, from Barbados and Guadeloupe to Dominica and Curacao, tracing varied coastlines and cultures in a relaxed mid-January escape.

Duration
14 nights
Departs
17 Jan 2027
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Returns to the same port
Ship
Renaissance
From
£2,009
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Views of the Pitons from Castries, St Lucia

  2. Dutch colonial architecture in Willemstad, Curacao

  3. Markets and French-Caribbean culture in Pointe a Pitre

  4. Rainforest glimpses around Dominica from the ship

  5. Visits to British Virgin Islands at Road Town, Tortola

About the trip

This 14-night cruise on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance sets off from Bridgetown, Barbados, heading first to Pointe a Pitre on Guadeloupe. The island here blends French influences with Caribbean life, including markets and colonial architecture. From there, the ship calls at St Lucia’s Castries, where the approach often brings views of the volcanic Pitons relaxing among their clouds, and Philipsburg on Saint Maarten, known for its divide between Dutch and French sides.

The voyage continues through the British Virgin Islands at Road Town, Tortola, before calling at Antigua’s busy port of St John’s. Dominica follows, a much greener, less touched island where rainforest and waterfalls can be glimpsed from the ship’s deck. The western Caribbean leg includes repeated calls to Guadeloupe before heading south to Willemstad, Curacao, notable for its colourful Dutch colonial buildings lining the harbour. After Scarborough on Tobago, the itinerary returns to Barbados where it began.

The Renaissance offers an unhurried introduction to this part of the Caribbean, with time to walk on island streets or linger over a view rather than rushing between sights. It is mid-winter sailing that encounters plenty of sun, alongside places that show their complexity beyond the postcards.

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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 Bridgetown
  2. 2 Pointe a Pitre
  3. 3 Castries
  4. 4 Philipsburg
  5. 5 Road Town
  6. 6 St John's
  7. 7 Roseau
  8. 8 Willemstad
  9. 9 Scarborough
  10. 10 St George's

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe

  3. Day 3

    Castries, St. Lucia

  4. Day 4

    Philipsburg, Saint Maarten

  5. Day 5

    Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

  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 Bridgetown, Barbados
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport)?
Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) depart from?
Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados.
Who operates Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport)?
Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) cost?
Prices for Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Heathrow Airport) start from £2,009, 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.

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