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

Cruise · 14 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport)

Two weeks aboard Ambassador’s Renaissance visiting a string of Caribbean islands, from Barbados to Curacao and back, with enough pace to cover well-known harbours and quieter stops in the British Virgin Islands and Dominica.

Duration
14 nights
Departs
17 Jan 2027
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Returns to the same port
Ship
Renaissance
From
£1,999
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Two calls at Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe

  2. St Lucia’s rainforest and volcanic hills

  3. St John’s Georgian architecture in Antigua

  4. Dutch colonial buildings in Willemstad, Curacao

  5. Several British Virgin Islands ports including Tortola

About the trip

This 14-night Caribbean cruise begins and ends in Bridgetown, Barbados, setting a steady route through the eastern and southern Lesser Antilles. After leaving Barbados, the ship calls twice at Pointe a Pitre on Guadeloupe, a port with French influence and volcanic landscapes nearby. There follows a sequence of islands famous for their colonial pasts and natural allure: St Lucia’s rainforest-clad hills around Castries, the dual Dutch-French culture of Saint Maarten’s Philipsburg, and the British Virgin Islands’ haven of Tortola.

Moving on, the itinerary includes Antigua’s St John’s with its Georgian architecture and Dominica’s Roseau, where modest towns and rainforest meet. The visit to Curacao’s Willemstad introduces a splash of Dutch Caribbean style, with its painted colonial buildings close to the docking area. The pace, with mostly daily calls, leaves little lingering time but highlights several different island landscapes, cultures and languages.

The Renaissance, part of Ambassador Cruise Line’s fleet, is a mid-sized ship with a straightforward approach to its role: ferrying you between these southern Caribbean ports with a mostly relaxed atmosphere. It’s a chance to see the islands beyond a single stop, with the variety of the route tempered by its return to Barbados.

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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-à-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 (Manchester Airport)?
Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport) is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport) depart from?
Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados.
Who operates Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport)?
Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport) cost?
Prices for Caribbean Escape - Shores of Paradise (Manchester Airport) start from £1,999, 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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