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

Cruise · 17 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Caribbean Highlights and Atlantic Discovery (Manchester Airport)

A 17-night cruise on Ambassador’s Renaissance that traces Caribbean spice trails from Barbados through lesser-known islands before crossing the Atlantic to Portugal and ending in London Tilbury.

Duration
17 nights
Departs
11 Mar 2029
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Ends in London Tilbury
Ship
Renaissance
From
£2,169
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Visit to rainforest waterfalls in Dominica

  2. Two days in Oporto’s riverside port

  3. Colonial harbours of Antigua and St. George’s

  4. Crossing the Atlantic from Caribbean to Europe

  5. Small ship capable of docking in lesser-known Caribbean ports

About the trip

This cruise begins in Bridgetown, Barbados, moving on to the Windward Islands including St. George’s in Grenada, Castries in St. Lucia, and Roseau in Dominica. Along the way, the rainforest waterfalls of Dominica contrast with Antigua’s colonial harbour and St. John’s baroque churches. Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance is small enough to navigate harbours where larger ships can only wait offshore.

After Antigua, the route shifts north-east over the Atlantic to Ponta Delgada, the largest town in the Azores. The final port before London Tilbury is Leixoes, serving Oporto, Portugal, a city famed for its riverside warehouses and port wine lodges. The shift from Caribbean tropical greenery to Atlantic coast brings a noticeable change in light and landscape.

Seventeen nights from the palms of Barbados to the docks of the Thames, this voyage charts a course through spice-scented islands and open ocean with generous breaks in port, promising variety rather than a relentless pace. The ship’s modest size is suited to those who prefer an informal style of travel and don’t mind that the journey ends after a transatlantic crossing.

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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 St. George's
  3. 3 Castries
  4. 4 Roseau
  5. 5 St. John's
  6. 6 Ponta Delgada
  7. 7 Oporto
  8. 8 London

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    St. George's

  3. Day 3

    Castries, St. Lucia

  4. Day 4

    Roseau, Dominica

  5. Day 5

    St. John's, Antigua

  6. Day 6

    Ponta Delgada

  7. Day 7

    Leixoes, for Oporto

  8. Day 8

    London Tilbury

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 17 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 London Tilbury.
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 £2,169, 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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