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Caribbean Jewels Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
This fifteen-night foray takes us out into waters once inhabited by legendary cutthroats of old. Departing from Bristol, Dublin, Gatwick and Manchester airports. This cruise offers a Flagship Golf package.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| February 2009 | |||
| Thu 26 to Fri 27 | PM |  Bridgetown, Barbados | |
| Sat 28 | AM | PM | Port of Spain, Trinidad |
| March 2009 | |||
| Sun 01 | AM | PM | St. George's, Grenada |
| Tue 03 | AM | PM | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Wed 04 | AM | PM | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| Fri 06 | AM | PM | Road Town, Tortola |
| Sat 07 | AM | PM |  Gustavia, St. Barthelemy* |
| Sun 08 | AM | PM | St. John's, Antigua |
| Mon 09 | AM | PM | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| Tue 10 | AM | PM | Roseau, Dominica * |
| Wed 11 | AM | PM | Castries, St. Lucia |
| Thu 12 | AM | Bridgetown, Barbados | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,828 |
| B | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,711 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,774 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,711 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Limited | £2,444 |
| C | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,672 |
| D | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,517 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,225 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,415 |
| G | Outside | Limited | £1,352 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,260 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,196 |
| J | Sup Single Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,869 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,072 |
| K | Single Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,663 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,393 |
| MO | Outside single | Call for Latest Status | £2,238 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,996 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,904 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,447 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,688 |
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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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Maracas Beach (Tour D)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
Our tour today will visit Trinidad’s most beautiful and popular beach, Maracas Beach. En route to the beach we will pass by many of the city’s sites, including the Magnificent Seven, a row of imposing colonial houses originally built at the turn of the last century as private residences
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Caroni Nature Sanctuary (Tour C)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
The Caroni Nature Sanctuary is a mangrove swamp covering an area of 105 square kilometres (40 square miles) on Trinidad’s northwest coast. We shall board a large, flat-bottomed boat and slowly travel along the beautiful, peaceful waterways and lagoons, admiring the landscape and variety of birds and wildlife.
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City Highlights & Mount St Benedict (Tour B)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
The Monastery was originally founded by the Brazilian monk as a refuge for monks and others suffering religious persecution. Here our guide will provide a cultural and historical perspective on the monks that have lived the contemplative life for decades.
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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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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 -
Scenic Railway (Tour G)
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
This exciting tour will take us on a complete circle around the entire island, by a combination of 17 ½ miles of rail and 11 ½ miles of road.The narrow gauge railroad was built almost a century ago, to deliver sugar cane from the fields to the sugar mills in the capital city of Basseterre. -
Botanical Gardens of Nevis (Tour F)
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
We then proceed through several sleepy villages to the Botanical Gardens. They cover eight acres and contain a diverse range of tropical plants and trees, collected from locations around the world. The magnificent landscape is a serene place in which to stroll -
Catamaran Fanta-Sea (Tour C)
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
Aboard a catamaran we cruise along a truly scenic and unspoiled coastline, with mountains and secluded beaches to one side and the open Caribbean Sea to the other, where gentle trade winds help carry us along. -
Rainforest & Gardens Hike (Tour B)
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
From the ship, we proceed along the scenic leeward coast, winding through picturesque valleys and sugar cane fields, lined on one side with lush green mountains and on the other by the Caribbean Sea. -
Essential St Kitts (Tour A)
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
It is said that no trip to Basseterre would be complete without a stop at the two sites visited on this tour: Brimstone Hill Fortress and the Romney Gardens.Our tour begins with a drive through Basseterre, heading towards Bloody River -
Fast 'N' Fun (Tour C)
GUSTAVIA, ST BARTHELEMY
A unique, fun and exciting opportunity to circumnavigate St Barth’s by sea, in just 1 ½ hours! We will travel in a 9 metre (30-feet), 450 horsepower, high-speed rigid inflatable.
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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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Clear Bottom Kayaking (Tour I)
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
Our tour today will allow us to take a journey in a double manned 'sit on top' clear bottom kayaks - the next best thing to snorkelling or scuba diving
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Whale & Dolphin Spotting (Tour H)
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
The waters surrounding Grenada are home to pilot whales, Humpbacks and dolphins and although there are no guarantees with nature, with luck on our side we should hopefully be able to spot a whale or dolphin today.
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The Rhum Runner (Tour B)
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
A short walk from the port gate, the Rhum Runner waits at the jetty. To the sound of a steel band we are greeted by a smiling crew waiting to serve us with ice-cold rum punches.
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Island Drive - East Coast (Tour A)
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
From the pier, we drive through the quaint capital of St George’s, perhaps the most appealing city in the entire Caribbean. Founded in the early 18th century by the French, St George’s still possesses something of the character of a French town
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Champagne Snorkelling (Tour F)
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
Champagne is Dominica’s premier snorkelling site and rates amongst the top five-snorkelling sites within the Caribbean.Underwater geo-thermal springs vent gasses in the form of thousands of warm bubbles giving us the feeling of swimming through a giant glass of Champagne.
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River Tubing (Tour D)
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
This once-in-a-lifetime adventure allows us to go tubing on the largest and longest of Dominica’s 365 rivers – a thrilling experience! (For those novices amongst us, tubing is the use of inflated tyre inner tubes to travel down a waterway
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Whale & Dolphin Safari (Tour C)
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
An amazing tour, providing us with a chance to see pilot, false killer, sperm and spotted whales, and bottle-nosed dolphins!
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Rainforest Safari (Tour B)
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
Picture this; no windows, no aisles, no glass barriers, just a 360-degree panoramic view to awaken the senses. Because for this tour we travel by four-wheel drive, open-air ex-military jeeps!
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Dominica's Favourites (Tour A)
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
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Dominica Rainforest Aerial Tram (Tour E)
ROSEAU, DOMINICA
As we glide slowly through pristine rainforest, we’ll encounter nature at its best. Over the course of the 70-minute round trip, our accompanying guide will introduce us to flora and fauna that may be seen, and talk generally about this wonderful island.
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Master Blaster Ocean Safari (Tour E)
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Brace yourself for an exhilarating adventure along the northwest coast of Aruba on the Caribbean’s only hydrofoil supported catamaran powerboat!
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Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine (Tour C)
ORANJESTED, ARUBA
On this tour we shall see the wreck of the Antilla – the largest wreck in the Caribbean – a 135-metre (440-feet) German freighter destroyed during World War II. The huge ship lies on her side in 18 metres (60 feet) of water where it is only partially submerged.
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Atlantis Submarine (Tour B)
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Our underwater adventure begins as we board a surface vessel to transfer us to the submarine, just off the southeast coast, for our thrilling dive to commence!We will journey to a mysteriously sunken aeroplane or the Danish sailboat Mi Dushi I’, plus the coaster The Morgenster.
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Sailing & Snorkelling (Tour A)
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
We cruise along Aruba’s West Coast towards two exciting snorkel sites. On the way we can relax and enjoy refreshments while passing beautiful beaches and resorts
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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.
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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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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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Country Life Park & Beach (Tour K)
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
This tour gives us a rare glimpse into the rich past of country life in St Lucia and reclaims the lost sense of well being.
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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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Aruba See & Sea (Tour F)
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Experience the full beauty of Aruba on a tour that takes us around the island and under the sea! Our journey begins at the pier, where a bus will transport us to another pier to board a transfer boat to take us to the Seaworld Explorer.
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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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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 & Plantation Tea (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. We can stroll through these houses and inspect the many varieties of this exotic plant on show.
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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 - 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! -
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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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.
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Adventure River Tubing (Tour J)
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA
Balthazar River ‘aint named Grenada’s Great River for notting’ as they say locally! Fed from sources located deep in the island’s interior, this river is nestled amongst the exotic tropical rainforest flora and fauna.
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Crusoe Island Escape (Tour N)
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside, we shall have a short drive to Hodges Bay Club, from where we shall join our boat for a brief transfer to our private and secluded island for the day, Prickly Pear Island. The island is Antigua’s oldest owner-operated excursion, now in its 35th year, and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways.
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Ocean Park Aquarium & Beach Break (Tour D)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we shall begin our journey to Ocean Park, en route we shall pass by the residence of the Prime Minister and the Emancipation Statue.
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North of the Island (Tour A)
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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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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Bird Island Kayak & Snorkel (Tour L)
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Our tour today will allow us to paddle our way through mangroves, glide over tranquil lagoons and enjoy the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea on our unique kayak tour.
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Antigua Canopy Tour (Tour M)
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
An exhilarating tour for all ages!
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Ondeck Ocean Racing (Tour O)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Our tour today combines a panoramic tour of the island, an exciting yacht race and a cruise of Nelson’s Dockyard. It is a little bit of everything to suit those who want to see the sights in a more exclusive and unique way.
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.
* PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BOUDICCA'S 2010 DECK PLANS.* Please note these are valid from 5th January 2010, for cruises D1001 onwards.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.
*Note: Boudicca has a totally smoke free indoors environment. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space.
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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| TOM571 | Gatwick (LGW) | 26 Feb 2009 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 26 Feb 2009 PM |
| TOM572 | Barbados (BGI) | 12 Mar 2009 PM | Gatwick (LGW) | 13 Mar 2009 AM |
| TOM615 | Bristol (BRS) | 26 Feb 2009 00:00 | Barbados (BGI) | 26 Feb 2009 00:00 |
| TOM616 | Barbados (BGI) | 12 Mar 2009 PM | Bristol (BRS) | 13 Mar 2009 AM |
| TOM827 | Manchester (MAN) | 26 Feb 2009 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 26 Feb 2009 PM |
| TOM828 | Barbados (BGI) | 12 Mar 2009 PM | Manchester (MAN) | 13 Mar 2009 AM |
Cruise Details
- ID: BD080
- Themes:
- Departs: 26 February 2009
- From: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Save up to: 58%
- Prices from £1,196
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