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Caribbean Christmas Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
The intoxicating rhythms of steel bands coalesce with the delights of Barbados, cruise the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. Departing from Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted airports. Family Friendly Cruise.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| December 2008 | |||
| Thu 18 to Fri 19 | 07:00 | 20:00 | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Sat 20 | 08:00 | 23:59 | Castries |
| Sun 21 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Fort de France |
| Mon 22 | 08:00 | 23:00 | St. Johns (Antigua) |
| Tue 23 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| Wed 24 | 08:00 | 23:00 |  Road Harbour, Tortola |
| Sat 27 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Port Antonio |
| Mon 29 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Tue 30 | 10:00 | 18:00 | El Guamache, Isla Margarita |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £8,949 | £5,403 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £7,749 | £4,683 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £6,979 | £4,221 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £6,364 | £3,852 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £5,789 | £3,507 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £5,379 | £3,261 |
| A | Superior Outside | £4,754 | £2,886 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £4,559 | £2,769 |
| B | Superior Outside | £4,429 | £2,691 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £4,429 | £2,691 |
| C | Superior Outside | £4,324 | £2,628 |
| D | Outside | £3,959 | £2,409 |
| F | Outside | £3,694 | £2,250 |
| G | Outside | £3,524 | £2,148 |
| H | Inside | £3,294 | £2,010 |
| I | Inside | £3,129 | £1,911 |
| J | Sup Single Balcony | £7,184 | £4,344 |
| K | Single Balcony Cabin | £6,769 | £4,095 |
| L | Outside Single | £6,194 | £3,750 |
| MO | Outside single | £5,794 | £3,510 |
| N | Inside Single | £5,009 | £3,039 |
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Canaima & Angel Falls (Tour H)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
Our destination, Canaima, is the most beautiful feature of the area because of its exotic and breathtaking sights, dominated by Table Mountains (‘tepuys in the local languagelanguage), with multicoloured and multiformed rock
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Caribbean Kayaking in Margarita (Tour G)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
We will kayak along the bordering cliffs and ravines where pelicans and other birds ensconce.This tour is a wonderful chance to enjoy the Caribbean and nature.
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Macanao On Horseback (Tour F)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
This excursion takes us into remote, uninhabited areas – sure to appeal to outdoor-loving people.The typical Venezuelan lowland horses, called llanos, are sturdy animals that are well adjusted to the heat and humidity of the tropics.
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Swim with the Dolphins (Tour E)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
After a briefing and a short informational introduction, we can get up-close to these wonderful creatures, touch, interact and swim with them.
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Coche Catamaran & Beach Cruise (Tour D)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
The island of Coche lies just southwest, between the main island of Margarita and the continent of South America. It has always been renowned for its clear waters and white sands.
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Natural Wonders of Margarita (Tour B)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
This tour begins with a drive to the landing stage of the Restinga National Park. Here we will board small boats (‘peneros’) for a short cruise among the mangrove forest that grows within the lagoon
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Discover Margarita (Tour A)
ISLA MARGARITA, VENEZUELA
Departing the harbour of El Guamache, we drive to El Valle – an interesting small village founded in 1561, set between Porlamar and La Asunción, and birthplace of Santiago Marino (one of the heroes of Venezuelan Independence).
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Golden Eagle Catamaran Cruise (Tour B)
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.
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The Magic of Marigot Bay (Tour H)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
Our tour today, will take us to the secluded palm-fringed Bay of Marigot, enabling us to take advantage of this location’s tranquillity and beauty. This peaceful landscape of swaying palms and sparkling clear water also caught the eye of filmmakers -
Aquabulle Semi-Submarine (Tour G)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
Here we descend into Aquabulle’s air-conditioned, transparent hull to enjoy the fascinating marine environment alive with tropical fish and coral life – a spectacle not to be missed! -
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Honeymoon Cove Kayaking & Nature Trek (Tour F)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
During our trek, we may see some of the 38 species of birds that live here, we may even be lucky enough to spot the world’s smallest non-poisonous snake – the Leptotyphlaps Bilineata. We will also witness how the furious Atlantic has sculpted various fascinating geological features. -
St Lucia - Helicopter Flightseeing (Tour E)
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! -
Delights of Mamiku Gardens (Tour D)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
Located on a working family plantation, owned by the Shingleton family since 1906, the beautiful gardens overlook picturesque Praslin Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Upon arrival at the gardens, the owner will welcome us -
Land & Sea to Soufriere (Tour C)
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 spending a whole day on a bus! -
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The Rhythm of Rum (Tour B)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
For rum lovers this tour is a must! We will have the opportunity to feel the real spirit and culture of St Lucia, as well as having some fun in the process!I -
Martinique Glass-Bottom Boat (Tour C)
FORT DE FRANCE, MARTINIQUE
Departing the pier in Marin Bay, our exploration by glass-bottom boat will allow us to see the largest natural marina in the Lesser Antilles.
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St Lucia Rainforest Aerial Tram (Tour I)
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
The aerial tram will provide us with a bird’s eye view of a truly mature Caribbean oceanic rainforest. Nurtured by warm, gentle rains and rich volcanic soils, St Lucia's forests have achieved a state of ancient majesty.
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Martinique - North of the Island (Tour A)
FORT DE FRANCE, MARTINIQUE
Our tour begins with a panoramic drive through the residential area of Fort De France with colonial style mansions and streets with a stop at the Sacred Heart Basilica (Parisian Montmartre on a smaller scale).
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Jamaica Palace, Boston & Long Bay Beach (Tour F)
PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA
From the dock, our tour will take us to the Titchfield Peninsular. Some of the houses in this area are quaint, some are elegant, many are built from wood and decorated with gingerbread fretwork
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Port Antonio Highlights & Non Such Caves (Tour C)
PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA
The Blue Mountain range provides a spectacular backdrop to the town, which has retained its charm as a quiet rural township and is home to one of the most beautiful harbours in the Caribbean
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Somerset Falls & Tea At Trident Villas (Tour B)
PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA
This river is a small independent stream, situated between the larger systems of the Rio Grande and the Swift River. Through a deep, forested gorge of natural rock, the Daniels River plunges in a series of cascades, green pools and waterfalls on its way to the Caribbean Sea
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Rafting on the Rio Grande (Tour A)
PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA
Port Antonio was the home of the famous Hollywood filmstar, Errol Flynn. He once described the town as ‘a paradise unspoiled by human hands’. LAt ‘Rafters Village’, our two-seater bamboo raft awaits. Sitting in a basic hand-bound bamboo chair, we commence our journey down the beautiful Rio Grande
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Martinique Jeep Safari (Tour D)
FORT DE FRANCE, MARTINIQUE
This is an opportunity to take part in an exciting off-road adventure. Travelling by four wheel drive, with an expert local guide, we shall head North, far from the most visited sites of the island.
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Bottom Fishing & Coastal Cruise (Tour K)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
We shall be greeted on the quayside by our guide for the tour and escorted a short walk to our awaiting 36 feet Twin Vee Catamaran. From here we shall be powered on an exhilarating enjoyable boat ride to Paradise Reef just off the Northwest coast, one of Antigua’s best locations for fishing and snorkelling
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Cricket legends (Tour J)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside we shall be driven to the Antigua Recreation ground, home of four existing cricket world records, for a guided tour of the ground. The ground, known locally as the ARG, became cricket’s 52nd Test venue in 1980-81 when it hosted England in a test match marked by a century from the island’s most famous sporting son, Sir Vivian Richards.
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Swimming with Stingrays (Tour H)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Staff will assist us to play, feed and swim with the tame stingrays. The waters are only 3-6 feet deep, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the rays.The amazing animals will surprise us with their gentleness
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Castaways Beach Escape (Tour G)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Castaway’s Restaurant lies on one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, in Jolly Harbour, on the West Coast of the island. Here we can let the sun warm our body and the beach soothe our soul, as we enjoy one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, located in the lush, tropical landscaped marina of Jolly Harbour on the West Coast of the island.
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Helicopter Flight Over Montserrat (Tour D)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
If there’s one tour we’re really going to ‘push the boat out’ for, perhaps this should be it! Our entire tour of Montserrat is over the ‘exclusion zone’, which is an area that has been designated off limits to ground transportation for the past few years. What better way to view it than by Bell helicopter!
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Tropical Delight Catamaran Cruise (Tour B)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Looking for a fun few hours? Then this tour is perfect for you. A catamaran will collect us from the quayside, and we’ll cruise by the golden necklace of beaches on Antigua’s calm West Coast.
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Spectacular Antigua (Tour A)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Antigua has a beautiful 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) National Park in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard.
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St John's Jeep Safari (Tour C)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
This tour gives us a chance to see beautiful places on the island, which are inaccessible by bus, but no problem for our open-sided, four-wheel drive Landrover jeep. Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure!
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Island Sightseeing & Explorer Cruise (Tour C)
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Departing from the marina, we will cruise the Simpson Bay Lagoon passing the luxury villas of Sandy ground while our onboard entertainer sings some light calypso songs to create the island ambience as we view the mega yachts which visit the many marinas situated in the calm waters of the lagoon
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Curacao See & Sea (Tour A)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
We will enjoy a narrated tour of the coral reefs along the south coast of the island. Just offshore is a wall dropping sharply to the depths of several hundred feet
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Martinique - South of the Island (Tour B)
FORT DE FRANCE, MARTINIQUE
This tour will take us to the various interesting sites in Trois-Ilets and the South part of the island; La Pagerie Estate & Museum where Napoleon’s wife Josephine was born in 1763, the Sugar Cane Museum and the historical site of Village De La Poterie
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St Lucia - North of the Island (Tour A)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
We can explore the lush, tropical beauty of northern St Lucia on this tour, which begins 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 -
Trolley Train Tour (Tour F)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Experience the beauty of Curaçao on a tour that takes you through historic Willemstad. Our tour will begin at Fort Amsterdam where we shall join the trolley train.
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Curacao Swim with a Dolphin (Tour C)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
This wonderful tour offers us a rare opportunity to swim and play with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin.
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Curacao Dolphin Encounter (Tour D)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Interact with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin while standing waist-deep in water on a submerged platform.
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Spanish Water Snorkel (Tour B)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Our tour boat meets us at the dock. We pass the floating pontoon footbridge – built across the harbour channel in 1888 to connect the two sides of the town – before continuing along the coastline of Curaçao
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Sea Eye Adventure (Tour I)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Don’t miss this unique adventure aboard this state of the art Hydrofoil boat. Sit back and relax as the sea eye boat glides effortlessly over the water along Barbados’ picturesque coast
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Barbados - Island Safari (Tour G)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
This tour will appeal to those of us who enjoy soft adventure. Leaving the port by 4x4 Landrovers, 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 & Tea at Sunbury (Tour E)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
We will arrive at Orchid World, where there are over 30,000 orchids on display in five orchid houses, all set within landscaped grounds with waterfalls, fountains and a man-made stream.
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Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter (Tour B)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Picture yourself 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 your skin. With a gentle wind blowing in your hair, and the sweet sounds of the Caribbean in your ears, you’ll realise that life doesn’t get any better than this!
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Curacao - Beach Break (Tour E)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Departing the pier by boat, we will be transferred to Van der Valk Beach; en route we can watch the scenery of the harbour and coastline pass by.
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From Coast to Coast (Tour A)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Shortly after leaving Bridgetown Harbour, we pass by Pelican Village – a small art and craft centre which houses a number of shops offering locally made gifts and souvenirs.
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A Day at Nelsons Dockyard (Tour I)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Welcome to the world famous Nelson‘s Dockyard, once the naval base of the English fleet in the Caribbean. This remarkable area is located within English Harbour, one of the most beautiful natural harbours you may ever see.
Boudicca
A truly world class cruise ship with a light and airy design, Boudicca's scale creates a sense of warmth and welcome from the moment you embark.
Boudicca has attracted a band of loyal followers, thanks to her spacious layout and stylish interiors. An appropriate British historical theme is reflected throughout, with each public room, lounge and restaurant designed to ensure the mood is in keeping with her sister ship Black Watch.- Anchor Port
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Cruise Details
- ID: BD075
- Departs: 18 December 2008
- From: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Save up to: 40%
- Prices from £1,911
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