Caribbean, Amazon & Central America
This voyage offers the perfect escape from the winter as you slip away to sunshine in the balmy Caribbean. The volcanic Azores are the appetiser for your island-hopping adventure, then you can choose the pace of holiday that suits you best. Relax on one of Antigua’s 365 beaches, ride the scenic St Kitts Scenic Railway, and swim with sea turtles in the crystal-clear waters of Barbados. All these fabulous experiences, and more, await.
St Lucia
Antigua Antigua St Kitts
St Maarten
There’s a chance to relax on board before reaching the mid-Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. A day at Ponta Delgada affords you the chance to explore the crater lakes of the extinct Sete Cidades Volcano, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, and Terra Nostra Park – one of Europe’s most beautiful gardens. There are over 2,000 tree species here, along with geothermal swimming opportunities.
Once in the Caribbean, a call to Philipsburg is your chance to explore the 17th
century battlements of
Fort Amsterdam and Fort Willem, or perhaps opt for the thrill of catamaran sailing on the Caribbean Sea, and unwinding on sun-kissed beaches. Antigua’s historic English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard – which can be taken in from the 490-foot high lookout at Shirley Heights – make for a fascinating visit. The candy-coloured buildings of the capital, St John’s, are also popular attractions. Alternatively, why not relax on one of the island’s 365 beaches or snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of coral reefs.
Often regarded as the ‘Gibraltar of the Caribbean’, Brimstone Hill Fortress on St Kitts has witnessed the
most battles fought in British and French naval history. The extraordinary Conception Co-Cathedral is worth a visit here, while the most authentic way to take in the island is from the St Kitts Scenic Railway. Exquisite natural landscapes await on St Lucia, with the volcanic twin Pitons and Diamond Botanical Gardens among the highlights. Equally rewarding is the Aerial Tram, which delivers a spectacular bird’s-eye view over the island’s rainforest.
Following on, you’ll arrive in the horseshoe-shaped harbour of St George’s, Grenada. A striking aspect of the ‘Spice Island’ is the infectious aroma of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla in the air. What’s more, Grenada is also famous for producing some of the world’s finest chocolate. For the more adventurous, an underwater sculpture park in Molinière Bay has some 80 works on view.
Vibrant Bridgetown is the gateway to exploring Barbados. With glorious azure waters that are perfect for swimming with sea turtles, the Mount Gay Rum Factory to discover, and excellent links to cricket, this tropical island makes for a sublime finale.
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