
Cruise · 14 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line
Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport)
A fortnight aboard Ambassador's Renaissance takes you island-hopping through the eastern Caribbean, from Barbados to Guadeloupe, Martinique and more, with a pace that suits lingering in harbours rather than racing between them.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departs
- 28 Nov 2027
- Sails from
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Renaissance
- From
- £1,999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Calls at both Guadeloupe and Martinique French islands
Visit to Road Town in the British Virgin Islands
Philipsburg’s Dutch and French colonial architecture
Time in Roseau surrounded by flora and nutmeg scent
Island-hopping from Barbados through the Lesser Antilles
About the trip
This two-week cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line on Renaissance begins and ends in Bridgetown, Barbados, tracing a loop through some of the eastern Caribbean’s best-known islands. After calling at Pointe a Pitre in Guadeloupe, you’ll visit Fort de France on Martinique, where banana plantations give way to French bakeries and the occasional rum still.
The itinerary includes several smaller spots rarely on larger ship schedules, like Road Town in the British Virgin Islands and Roseau in Dominica, known for its botanical gardens and the strong scent of nutmeg in the air. Philipsburg on Saint Maarten is a reminder of colonial clashes, with Dutch and French influences visible in its streets and markets.
The sailing from island to island rarely lasts a full day, so there’s time to see local fishing boats and market traders from the deck as you arrive. This is a cruise that moves at a steady, unhurried pace, giving you the chance to take the measure of the Caribbean’s variety beyond the usual postcard beaches.
- 1 Bridgetown
- 2 Pointe a Pitre
- 3 Fort de France
- 4 Basseterre
- 5 Road Town
- 6 Philipsburg
- 7 St. John's
- 8 Willemstad
- 9 Roseau
- 10 Kingstown
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Bridgetown, Barbados
Day 2
Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe
Day 3
Fort de France, Martinique
Day 4
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Day 5
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Day 6
Philipsburg, Saint Maarten
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
- Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
- Accessibility
- Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
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 Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport)?
- Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport) is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport) depart from?
- Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport) departs from Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Who operates Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport)?
- Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport) is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Renaissance.
- How much does Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport) cost?
- Prices for Tropical Treasures (Heathrow Airport) start from £1,999, 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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