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Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport) (Barbados), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 14 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport)

Two weeks aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance, weaving through Caribbean islands from Barbados to the British Virgin Islands and back, with a steady pace that lets the landscape sink in rather than rush by.

Duration
14 nights
Departs
5 Mar 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. The volcanic Pitons seen from Castries, St. Lucia

  2. Dutch colonial architecture in Willemstad, Curacao

  3. Two days in Guadeloupe’s Pointe-à-Pitre market areas

  4. Harbour town of Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

  5. A circular Caribbean route beginning and ending in Barbados

About the trip

This 14-night cruise sets off from Bridgetown, Barbados, tracing a circular route through the eastern Caribbean. You’ll call at St. Lucia’s Castries, where the volcanic Pitons tower over the harbour, then on to St. Kitts and Antigua, islands with colonial towns and quiet coves. The ship continues to Dutch Caribbean islands like Willemstad in Curacao, with its colourful Dutch colonial architecture, and Bonaire, known for diving rather than daytrips.

The route moves into the French influences of Guadeloupe and Pointe-à-Pitre before visiting Saint Maarten, where Dutch and French culture merge in one island. The final legs include the British Virgin Islands’ Road Town on Tortola, a small port with marina charm. Ambassador’s Renaissance is a mid-sized vessel, allowing access to these varied harbours without the crowds a larger ship would bring.

There’s time enough here for more than island-hopping momentum: the pace encourages lingering glimpses of everyday life – whether it’s market stalls in Bridgetown or fishing boats anchored in Basseterre. The cruise alights back in Barbados, completing the circle without doubling back on the more touristed spots too quickly.

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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 Basseterre
  4. 4 St. John's
  5. 5 Willemstad
  6. 6 Kralendijk
  7. 7 Pointe-à-Pitre
  8. 8 Philipsburg
  9. 9 Road Town

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    Castries, St. Lucia

  3. Day 3

    Basseterre, St. Kitts

  4. Day 4

    St. John's, Antigua

  5. Day 5

    Willemstad, Curacao

  6. Day 6

    Kralendijk, Bonaire

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 Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport)?
Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport) is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport) depart from?
Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados.
Who operates Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport)?
Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (Heathrow Airport) cost?
Prices for Jewels of the Caribbean Sea (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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