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Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) (Barbados), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 14 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport)

Two weeks aboard Ambassador’s Renaissance, tracing a loop from Barbados through several Caribbean islands, including Martinique’s forts and the British Virgin Islands’ quieter coves.

Duration
14 nights
Departs
6 Feb 2028
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Returns to the same port
Ship
Renaissance
From
£2,149
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Historic forts in Fort-de-France, Martinique

  2. Waterfalls near Roseau, Dominica

  3. Colonial harbour of Willemstad, Curacao

  4. Beaches and harbours of the British Virgin Islands

  5. Crossing between Dutch and French sides of Saint Martin

About the trip

This two-week cruise from Bridgetown, Barbados, sets off on a broad circuit of the southern and eastern Caribbean. After calling at Willemstad in Curacao, the itinerary heads to Fort-de-France, Martinique, where colonial-era forts stand above the bay. From there, the ship visits Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and moves on to Basseterre, St Kitts, followed by Philipsburg, Saint Maarten – an island carefully divided between French and Dutch control.

Further stops include St John’s in Antigua and Roseau on Dominica, known for its waterfalls and rainforests. The route includes Road Town in Tortola, part of the British Virgin Islands, with its quieter harbours. Returning briefly via Willemstad puts a second marker on Curacao before the final leg back to Barbados. The Renaissance, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, offers a pace that’s neither rushed nor lingering but steady enough to encounter a range of islands, their different colonial histories, and some of the Caribbean’s less-frequented harbours.

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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 Willemstad
  3. 3 Fort-de-France
  4. 4 Pointe-à-Pitre
  5. 5 Basseterre
  6. 6 Philipsburg
  7. 7 St John's
  8. 8 Roseau
  9. 9 Road Town

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    Willemstad, Curacao

  3. Day 3

    Fort de France, Martinique

  4. Day 4

    Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe

  5. Day 5

    Basseterre, St. Kitts

  6. Day 6

    Philipsburg, Saint Maarten

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 Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport)?
Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) depart from?
Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados.
Who operates Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport)?
Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) cost?
Prices for Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Heathrow Airport) start from £2,149, 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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