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Classic Transatlantic Warmth Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
In terms of relaxation, there is simply nothing to beat a long leisurely crossing. Departing from Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted airports. The ArtsClub theme of Music.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| April 2010 | |||
| Thu 15 | Early AM | Late Night |  Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Fri 16 | Early AM | Late PM | Castries, St. Lucia |
| Sat 17 | Early AM | Late PM | Roseau, Dominica |
| Sun 18 | Early AM | Late PM | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| Sun 25 | Early AM | Late PM | Ponta Delgada, Azores |
| Wed 28 | Early AM | Late PM | Leixoes, Portugal |
| Thu 29 | Early AM | Early PM | La Coruna, Spain |
| May 2010 | |||
| Sat 01 | Early AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,529 |
| B | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,499 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £1,729 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Limited | £1,649 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,069 |
| C | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,469 |
| CD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,469 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,349 |
| DC | Deluxe Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,899 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,309 |
| F | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,249 |
| G | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,219 |
| GDE | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,219 |
| GLH | Latesaver Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £799 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,149 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,099 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,289 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,449 |
| K | Outside Single Cabin | Limited | £2,159 |
| L | Outside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,989 |
| LA | Large Sup O/S Twin | Call for Latest Status | £1,569 |
| M | Inside Single Cabin | Limited | £1,689 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,629 |
| OS | LSAV Outside Cabin | Limited | £989 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,349 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Limited | £1,039 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Limited | £2,259 |
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Island Safari
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
This tour will appeal to those of us who enjoy soft adventure. Leaving the port in 4x4 Land Rovers, we will pass Gun Hill Signal Station and its stone-carved lion. Soon we venture off-road, for a view of what the island probably looked like when it was first settled in the 16th century. -
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Orchid World & Plantation Tea
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
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From Coast to Coast
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Shortly after leaving Bridgetown Harbour, we pass by Pelican Village – a small arts and crafts centre which houses a number of shops offering locally made gifts and souvenirs. Next we drive along Broad Street, the main shopping area of Bridgetown, followed by Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square).
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Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Picture ourselves relaxing on the deck of a sleek catamaran, the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea lapping at the sides, beautiful palm-fringed beaches gliding by, and warm sunshine kissing our skin. With a gentle wind blowing in our hair, and the sweet sounds of the Caribbean in our ears, we will realise that life doesn’t get any better than this!
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Kensington Oval
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside we shall board our tour vehicles for our journey to the famous Kensington Oval, a venue steeped in history and home to West Indies cricket. Legends including Sir Garfield Sobers, Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Malcolm Marshall and Joel Garner have all played some of their finest games here. -
Segway Adventure
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate one hour transfer to the northern most parish of Barbados – St Lucy. -
Barbados Highlights
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will embark on a journey to some of Barbados’s most beautiful and important historical sites. Our journey will begin as we head north along the West Coast, also known as the Platinum Coast. It is not only home to Holetown, the site where the first settlers landed in 1627, but is also home to the rich and famous. -
Scenic Barbados and Beach Escape
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the pier we will head north towards the parish of St. James, passing through Holetown with its monument commemorating the first British landing in 1605. The drive will continue to Highland Adventure Centre, at an elevation of more than 1000 feet above sea level. Here we will enjoy a refreshing drink whilst taking in the breathtaking view of the East Coast. -
Farewell Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing the quayside by coach we will be invited to sit back, relax and enjoy our last day of our holiday. The Farewell Barbados Tour enables us to take in some of Barbados’ highlights before being transported to the airport. -
Delights of Mamiku Gardens
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
We board our bus for a scenic drive to the south-eastern side of St Lucia. As we leave Castries, we will discover Morne Fortune – dotted with historical remnants that are evidence of this site’s important military role – and notice the abundance of banana palms of the Cul de Sac plantation.
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4x4 Waterfall Safari
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Departing from the quayside, we shall board our 4x4 vehicles to begin our drive through Castries. We shall make our first stop at Morne Fortune, a picturesque scenic outlook, where the islands beauty lies before us.
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Sea Eye Adventure
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Don’t miss this unique adventure aboard this state of the art Hydrofoil boat.
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Helicopter Flightseeing
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
This tour entails a spectacular flight over the beautiful island of St Lucia. What a superb way to get some super photos from a unique vantagepoint! -
Land & Sea to Soufriere
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
This tour must be one of the best in the Caribbean for offering spectacular scenery: lush green mountains, banana valleys, rainforests and fishing villages. And we will do a circuit around the island without having to spend the whole day on a bus! -
North of the Island
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Explore the lush, tropical beauty of northern St Lucia on this tour, as we begin with a drive around the centre of Castries. We will see the vibrant and colourful local market and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with its magnificent architecture, before proceeding to Morne Fortune. Here we will marvel at the superb, sweeping view of Castries and the spectacular mountain range that extends across the island. On a clear day, the French island of Martinique can be seen on the horizon.
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Pigeon Island and Sea Kayaking
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Our tour will begin with a short transfer to Rodney Bay. Upon our arrival, we shall receive a safety briefing and a short kayaking lesson before our sea kayaking adventure begins!
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Rainforest Aerial Tram and Pigeon Island
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
The perfect tour to explore and take in the tranquillity of nature! Departing from the quayside, our tour will travel through the capital city of Castries before reaching a village nestled over 2,000 feet in the mountains.
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Scenic Tour and Old Town
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
From the pier we board our awaiting coach to begin our scenic tour of La Coruña, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones, which were built on reclaimed land. As we pass, we should watch out for the galleries – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and façades were built by fisherman out of wood and glass. -
The Gardens of La Coruna
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
Departing the quayside, we drive towards the village of Betanzos, the Roman village that emerged from old Castros. Upon arrival, we proceed to the Garden of Pasatiempo. This fine work of art by the García Naveira brothers materialises their impressions of their abundant travels. -
La Coruna & Betanzos
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
This excursion gives us the opportunity to visit La Coruña and the famous village of Betanzos.
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Santiago de Compostela
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity: Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year. -
Port Wine & Douro River Cruise
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
The attraction of Oporto, Portugal’s second largest city, lies in its workday atmosphere.
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Quinta Da Aveleda - Green Wine
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
Take a tour around Quint Da Aveleda, a farm located in the region known as Vinho Verde (green wine).
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Oporto City Tour
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
The Oporto that we shall see today dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and merchants financed fine houses for themselves. We will have the chance to see some of the city’s finest buildings on this tour.
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Oporto On Your Own
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
For those who have visited Oporto before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect.
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Ancient Braga
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
Today Braga is known for its historic buildings, monuments, gardens and fountains.
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Golden Eagle Catamaran Cruise
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Sail in style! Onboard the catamaran we can sample freshly made baguettes and take advantage of a very open bar (including champagne!), while enjoying the thrill of sailing at up to 20 knots on the sparkling sea. We may spot flying fish or even dolphins while lying in the nets or lazing in the shade of the 24 metre (80 feet) sail.
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Island Tour & Butterfly Farm
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Departing from Philipsburg, we will travel along the Great Salt Pond and through Sucker Garden where we shall pass by the monument that marks the Dutch/French border. Our coach will then continue on through the French Quartier D’Orleans, before arriving at the butterfly farm.
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Bubba Bottom Fishing & Coastal Cruise
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Departing from the quayside, we shall have an approximate five minute drive to Doc Maarten Marina where we shall be invited to board the custom-built fishing boat ‘Bubba’. -
St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Recognised as a truly unique tour, the St Maarten Americas Cup 12-Metre Yacht regatta offers us a fantastic opportunity!
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Hidden Forest Hike
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
An approximate 35 minute coach journey will take us away from the hustle and bustle of modern life to experience the tranquillity of Loterie Farm, a private nature reserve and historical site. -
Fire Lake & Ribeira Grande
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Enjoy the oldest town of the north coast before ascending the summit of Pico da Barrosa, for spectacular views of the Fire Lake.
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Furnas Valley
PONTA DELAGADA, AZORES
Upon leaving Ponta Delgada, we proceed to the seafront and one of the main pineapple plantations, where the system of cultivating and marketing this fruit will be explained. During our visit, we will be able to sample a pineapple liqueur.
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Sete Cidades Crater Lakes
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Leaving Ponta Delgada by way of the coastal road, we pass through a number of picturesque villages before arriving at Feteiras. From here the route ascends towards Sete Cidades and the main crater of this extinct volcano, some 575 metres (1,900 feet) above sea level.
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City Walking Tour and Gardens
PONTA DELAGADA, AZORES
Our tour will begin with a visit to the city centre, where we shall walk through some of the most interesting streets of downtown Ponta Delgada.
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Jeep Safari
PONTA DELAGADA, AZORES
Our tour today will enable us to enjoy the pleasures and experiences of travelling off-road, crossing small streams and passing by old tracks and small villages. An ideal opportunity to see the beautiful places on the island, which are inaccessible by bus!
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Champagne Snorkelling
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
Our tour today will take us on an approximate 15-minute transfer south of Roseau, through the picturesque village of Pointe Michel to Irie Safari’s watersports facility at Champagne. -
Whale & Dolphin Safari
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
An amazing tour, providing us with a chance to see pilot, false killer, sperm and spotted whales, and bottle-nosed dolphins! After a walk of approximately 150 metres (500 feet), we board a 14 metre (45 feet), powered catamaran. We will be briefed on what we will be looking for, the species that inhabit these waters and their behaviour.
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Rainforest Safari
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
Picture this: no windows, no aisles, no glass barriers, just a 360 degree panoramic view to awaken the senses. As for this tour we travel by four-wheel drive, open-air ex-military jeeps! What better way to get to grips with this lush, scenic island.
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Dominica's Favourites
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
Our tour begins with a visit to Morne Bruce, a 120 metre (400 feet) elevation, for a panoramic view of the city of Roseau – an ideal photo opportunity. We then make a brief stop in the 20 acre Botanical Gardens, containing some of the island’s tallest and most exotic trees. We may also catch a glimpse of the national bird, the Sisserou parrot. -
Rainforest Aerial Tram
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
Dominica’s aerial tram is the only one of its kind outside Central America. Join us on this rainforest adventure!
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Wonders of Waitu Kubuli River Tubing
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
This once-in-a-lifetime adventure is all about the water on the island! Waitu-Kubuli meaning ‘tall is her body’ is the original Carib name for Dominica. The rugged mountainous landscape has produced an abundance of natural wonders such as rivers, waterfalls, lakes and valleys. -
Emerald Pool & Beach Transfer
ROSEAU, DOMINCA
Our tour will begin with an approximate 10-minute drive to an elevation of 400 feet – Morne Bruce – for a panoramic view of the city of Roseau, an ideal photo opportunity! Then it is on to Dominica’s Botanical Gardens, where during our short stop we will be able to view the island’s national birds – the Sisserou & Jacot Parrots – as well as discovering some of the island’s tallest and most exotic trees.
Braemar
Experience an elegant and captivating atmosphere when you cruise on Braemar.
During her recent major refit and lengthening, Braemar added over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies, bringing the standard occupancy up to 929. Voted 'The Best Refurbished Ship' in Cruise Critic's 'Editor's Pick Awards' 2009, she is also the second of our ships to feature a pub, which, on occasion, offers entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.Fly cruise information
Please find the flight options for this cruise below. NB: please note that some flights may touch down en-route to either pick up or set down other passengers joining or leaving the ship, or to re-fuel.
| Flight No | Departure Airport | Departs | Arrival Airport | Arrives |
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| TCX64K | Gatwick (LGW) | 15 Apr 2010 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 15 Apr 2010 PM |
| TOM128 | Manchester (MAN) | 15 Apr 2010 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 15 Apr 2010 PM |
| TOM662 | Stansted (STN) | 15 Apr 2010 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 15 Apr 2010 PM |
Cruise Details
- ID: M1008
- Themes:
- Departs: 15 April 2010
- From: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Prices from £799
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