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Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) (Barbados), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 20 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport)

A 20-night voyage aboard Ambassador’s Renaissance from Barbados to Portsmouth, calling at Caribbean islands with volcanic landscapes, French-flavoured Martinique, and Dutch-influenced Curacao along the way.

Duration
20 nights
Departs
19 Mar 2028
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Ends in Portsmouth
Ship
Renaissance
From
£2,069
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Approach to the Pitons from St. Lucia’s harbour

  2. French colonial streets of Fort de France, Martinique

  3. Colourful Dutch architecture in Willemstad, Curacao

  4. Volcanic landscapes around Roseau, Dominica

  5. Atlantic crossing to Portsmouth

About the trip

This 20-night cruise aboard Ambassador’s Renaissance sets off from Bridgetown, Barbados, heading first to St. Lucia’s Pitons, twin volcanic peaks that rise sharply from the sea. Onward ports include Fort de France, Martinique, where French colonial influence lingers in the architecture and street cafés. The Dutch island of Curacao follows, notable for its colourful waterfront and a distinctive blend of cultures.

The route continues through lesser-known islands like Dominica, often overlooked but valued for its lush scenery, before stopping at Antigua, and Saint Maarten, notable for the division between French and Dutch governance. The journey concludes with a long Atlantic crossing, finishing in Portsmouth, a solid British naval town that has welcomed many returning ships.

With plenty of diversity in its island stops, this cruise offers a patchwork of Caribbean cultures without the rush of back-to-back sea days. Renaissance is a midsize ship, lending a more intimate atmosphere than the enormous liners often found in these waters.

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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 Castries
  3. 3 St. George's
  4. 4 Fort de France
  5. 5 Willemstad
  6. 6 Roseau
  7. 7 St. John's
  8. 8 Philipsburg
  9. 9 Basseterre
  10. 10 Portsmouth

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    Castries, St. Lucia

  3. Day 3

    St. George's

  4. Day 4

    Fort de France, Martinique

  5. Day 5

    Willemstad, Curacao

  6. Day 6

    Roseau, Dominica

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 Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport)?
Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) is a 20 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) depart from?
Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados and returns to Portsmouth.
Who operates Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport)?
Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) cost?
Prices for Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Heathrow Airport) start from £2,069, 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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