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

Cruise · 18 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport)

Eighteen nights on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance, sailing from Barbados through the southern Caribbean before crossing the Atlantic to Portugal and finishing in Portsmouth.

Duration
18 nights
Departs
14 Mar 2027
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Ends in Portsmouth
Ship
Renaissance
From
£2,159
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Calls at Kingstown overlooking volcanic terrain

  2. Four southern Caribbean islands in quick succession

  3. Crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to the Azores

  4. Visit to Horta’s volcanic harbour in the Azores

  5. Two days in and around Oporto via Leixoes

About the trip

This Caribbean to Atlantic crossing starts in Bridgetown, Barbados, calling first at some of the Windward Islands. Kingstown in St Vincent offers a window onto volcanic landscapes, while Castries in St Lucia is where the everyday mixes with the cruise ship hustle at Morne Fortune, a hilltop fortress. Fort de France, Martinique’s capital, carries traces of French colonial architecture amidst its tropical setting.

As Renaissance heads north-west, there’s time to visit the divided island of Saint Maarten and Antigua’s open-air markets and sandy bays. The Atlantic crossing follows, with a marked change in pace, arriving at Horta in the Azores with its harbour sprinkled with bright volcanic rocks. From there, it’s on to Leixoes, a gateway to Oporto, before the ship docks at Portsmouth.

Ambassador’s Renaissance is a ship sized for ease of movement rather than big-ship spectacle, which suits a voyage spanning two continents and many cultural shifts. The route sets a curious rhythm, from the warmth of the Caribbean islands to an early spring arrival in southern Europe.

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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 Kingstown
  3. 3 Castries
  4. 4 Fort de France
  5. 5 Philipsburg
  6. 6 St. John's
  7. 7 Horta
  8. 8 Leixoes
  9. 9 Portsmouth

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

  3. Day 3

    Castries, St. Lucia

  4. Day 4

    Fort de France, Martinique

  5. Day 5

    Philipsburg, Saint Maarten

  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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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport)?
Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport) is a 18 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport) depart from?
Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados and returns to Portsmouth.
Who operates Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport)?
Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport) cost?
Prices for Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport) start from £2,159, 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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