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Caribbean Celebration
Caribbean Cruise
Start the New Year in matchless style by exchanging biting cold at home for balmy, British accented Barbados. Departing from Gatwick, Manchester and Newquay airports. This cruise offers a Flagship Golf package.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| January 2009 | |||
| Thu 01 to Fri 02 | 07:00 | 20:00 | Bridgetown |
| Sat 03 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Scarborough, Tobago |
| Mon 05 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Wed 07 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Port Antonio |
| Thu 08 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Santiago de Cuba |
| Sat 10 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Santo Domingo |
| Sun 11 | 12:00 | 20:00 | Road Town, Tortola |
| Mon 12 | 08:00 | 17:00 | St John's, Antigua |
| Tue 13 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Castries |
| Wed 14 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Port Elizabeth, Bequia |
| Thu 15 | 07:00 | 00:00 | Bridgetown |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £6,784 | £3,434 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £5,924 | £3,004 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £5,329 | £2,707 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £4,864 | £2,474 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £4,444 | £2,264 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £4,149 | £2,117 |
| A | Superior Outside | £3,684 | £1,884 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £3,584 | £1,834 |
| B | Superior Outside | £3,459 | £1,772 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £3,459 | £1,772 |
| C | Superior Outside | £3,389 | £1,737 |
| D | Outside | £3,094 | £1,589 |
| F | Outside | £2,894 | £1,489 |
| G | Outside | £2,774 | £1,429 |
| H | Inside | £2,599 | £1,342 |
| I | Inside | £2,479 | £1,282 |
| J | Sup Single Balcony | £5,674 | £2,879 |
| K | Single Balcony Cabin | £5,284 | £2,684 |
| L | Outside Single | £4,764 | £2,424 |
| MO | Outside single | £4,469 | £2,277 |
| N | Inside Single | £3,829 | £1,957 |
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Forest & Beach (Tour H)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
We will be able to enjoy the significantly cooler temperatures as our guide leads us along a forest trail, pointing out the flora and fauna of interest.
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Dolphin Swim (Tour G)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
An experience of a lifetime awaits those of us choosing to participate in this incredible activity!A short drive will transfer us to the facility at Prospect Reef Resort. Natural seawater pools situated on the Sir Francis Drake Channel side of Tortola provide an idyllic setting. Upon arrival, a 20-30 minute educational briefing and orientation commences, introducing us to the site and the procedures to be followed.
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Tour to Virgin Gorda (Tour C)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
Open safari buses then transport us on a five minute drive to the incredible baths – a formation of mammoth boulders resulting from volcanic eruptions over 70 million years ago, rounded and shaped by ocean waves and surrounded by pristine white sands.
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Virgin Islands Sailaway (Tour B)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
Boarding a catamaran from the marina in Road Town, we commence an exhilarating cruise across the Sir Francis Drake Channel, retracing the paths of adventurers such as Drake, Columbus and Kidd on this historic waterway – scene of many skirmishes between the British, Spanish and Dutch,
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Island Secrets Discovered (Tour A)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
Driving along the Ridge Road, we pass the tiny hamlets of Manchester, Long Trench and Fahie Hill before vistas of Todmans, Meyers and Chalwell come into view prior to stopping at Mountain view at the entrance to the Sage Mountain National Park
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Island Explorer (Tour C)
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
The museum, located in the barrack guardhouse of Fort King George, overlooking the capital of Scarborough, gives a glimpse into the island’s early history.
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Buccoo Reef (Tour B)
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
We will pass over the Coral Gardens, and the captain will point out different marine life. At the reef we will drop anchor for an opportunity to snorkel.We continue to the Nylon Pool – a sandbank out at sea, where we can swim in shallow waters said to be like the ‘Fountain of Youth’
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Rainforest Hike (Tour A)
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
Discover the natural beauty of Tobago on this tour into the virgin rainforest – a must for eco lovers. The northern part of the island boasts the oldest protected rainforest in the world.
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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 -
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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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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Columbus Tomb & Three Eye Lakes (Tour D)
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
An approximate 10 minute journey will take us to the majestic Columbus lighthouse, Faro a Colon, the last burial of the Great Admiral Christopher Columbus and one of the most impressive commemorative lighthouses in the entire world
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Botanical Garden Tour (Tour C)
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Botanical Garden of Santo Domingo covers approximately two million square metres (21.5 million feet), and is the largest in the Caribbean. It exhibits the natural flora of the island, and there are areas dedicated to palm trees, exotic plants and orchids
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Panoramic Santo Domingo (Tour B)
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Departing from the quayside, we will pass by many of the important sites of Santo Domingo, the first capital of the New World, which was founded at the beginning of the 16th century
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Saona Paradise (Tour A)
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
we will travel to the fishermen’s village of Bayahibe, where rapid boomerang boats are waiting to take us to the most beautiful natural swimming pool of the Southern Caribbean area. Here crystal shallow waters invite us to take a swim during our short stop
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An Evening at the Tropicana Santiago (Tour E)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA
Like its sister club in Havana, Tropicana Santiago performed under the stars epitomises Santiago’s way of life: open and carefree. The brilliantly colourful show, with live music, borrows liberally from the Afro-Caribbean roots of the local culture
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Santiago & Cayo Granma (Tour D)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA
On this sightseeing tour we shall pass by Moncada Barracks, where Fidel Castro’s first military action against the dictator Batista took place. We’ll also see San Juan Park and Revolution Square, with its huge statue of the 19th-century revolutionary hero, Antonio Maceo,
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Beach & BBQ (Tour C)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA
Our destination today is the lovely, white sandy Playa Casonal (Casonal Beach) and the Hotel Carisol in Los Corales, located in the beautiful Baconao National Park.
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La Gran Piedra (Tour B)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA
As we take the winding road out of Santiago to La Gran Piedra, one of the Sierra Maestra peaks, we will be able to admire wonderful views of the coast and surrounding countryside. La Gran Piedra is really a big mountain with a huge rock on the top but is nevertheless quite spectacular.
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Mustique (Tour C)
PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA
Mustique lies 5 miles from Bequia and measures only 3 miles by 1 ½ miles. The island is privately owned and has long attracted the elite of the world, which includes British Royalty.Mustique has a perfect blend of simplicity, comfort and sophistication that appeals to its cosmopolitan clientele.
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Bequia Sailing Experience (Tour B)
PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA
Our tour today will take us on a unique sea experience aboard a catamaran to explore Bequia, one of the most delightful, unspoilt, islands of the Grenadines. It is the largest of the Grenadine Islands and measures 7 square miles; an island on which life is completely oriented to the sea
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Bequia Scenic Tour (Tour A)
PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA
Our tour will begin with a scenic drive through Port Elizabeth, the island’s only town, before heading up towards Mt. Pleasant, which affords marvellous views of our ship, the wider Caribbean Sea, and the surrounding Grenadine Islands – a camera will be a must have for this stop
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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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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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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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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 -
Tortola Dolphin Encounter (Tour F)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
A wonderful opportunity to get up-close to a friendly dolphin!A short drive will transfer us to the facility at Prospect Reef Resort. Natural seawater pools situated on the Sir Francis Drake Channel side of Tortola provide an idyllic setting.
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Santiago de Cuba City Tour (Tour A)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA
Leaving the harbour, we commence a tour of the most interesting sights of Cuba’s second city. We will stop in Céspedes Park, the heart of the city, where Santiago’s beautiful Cathedral overlooks the square
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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: BD076
- Departs: 1 January 2009
- From: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Save up to: 49%
- Prices from £1,282
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