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Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) (Barbados), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 14 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport)

A two-week circuit from Barbados around the southern Caribbean’s ABC Islands and French West Indies aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance, calling at rainforests, reefs and colonial ports en route.

Duration
14 nights
Departs
31 Dec 2028
Sails from
Bridgetown, Barbados
Returns to the same port
Ship
Renaissance
From
£2,409
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. New Year's Eve fireworks at sea

  2. Colourful Dutch colonial architecture in Willemstad

  3. Coral reefs around Bonaire and Curacao

  4. Rainforests near Castries, St. Lucia

  5. French and Dutch Caribbean cultural mix

About the trip

This 14-night cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Renaissance sets off from Bridgetown, Barbados, weaving through a selection of the southern Caribbean’s islands. It begins by calling at Willemstad on Curacao, known for its colourful Dutch colonial buildings, before touching Aruba’s capital, Oranjestad, with its mix of bright façades and desert scrub.

The route moves on to the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, stopping at Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France's surroundings, then swings south to St. Lucia’s Castries and Grenada’s St. George’s, both with their lush hillsides and breezy harbours. Bonaire and Curacao return, known for their coral reefs that draw divers, before the ship finally heads back to Barbados.

The Renaissance is a modestly sized ship, allowing it to call at ports not always accessible to larger vessels. The cruise includes a New Year’s Eve night at sea, a chance to mark the date with fireworks replacing any British fireworks nights you might miss. There’s less emphasis on rush and glitz than you might expect; the rhythm here is unhurried, giving time to notice details like the scent of salt and frangipani on the late afternoon breeze.

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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 Oranjestad
  4. 4 Pointe-à-Pitre
  5. 5 Castries
  6. 6 St. George's
  7. 7 Scarborough
  8. 8 Kralendijk

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bridgetown, Barbados

  2. Day 2

    Willemstad, Curacao

  3. Day 3

    Oranjestad, Aruba

  4. Day 4

    Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe

  5. Day 5

    Castries, St. Lucia

  6. Day 6

    St. George's

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 Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport)?
Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) depart from?
Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados.
Who operates Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport)?
Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
How much does Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) cost?
Prices for Secrets of the Caribbean (Manchester Airport) start from £2,409, 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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