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Caribbean To The Canaries Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted airports. The ArtsClub - Comedy & Transatlantic Song.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| April 2009 | |||
| Thu 09 to Fri 10 | Late Night |  Bridgetown, Barbados | |
| Sat 11 | Early AM | Late PM | Castries, St. Lucia |
| Sun 12 | Early AM | Late Night | St. John's, Antigua |
| Mon 13 | Early AM | Early PM | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| Mon 20 | Early PM | Late Night | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands |
| Tue 21 | Early AM | Late PM | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria |
| Fri 24 | Early AM | Late PM | La Coruna, Spain |
| Sun 26 | Early AM | Southampton | |
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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 | £1,472 |
| B | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,373 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,429 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,373 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,999 |
| C | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,341 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £1,209 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,811 |
| F | Outside | Limited | £1,121 |
| G | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,065 |
| GJS | LSAV Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,299 |
| H | Inside | Limited | £990 |
| I | Inside | Limited | £934 |
| J | Sup Single Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,361 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,680 |
| K | Single Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,184 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,954 |
| MO | Outside single | Call for Latest Status | £1,823 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Limited | £2,469 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,538 |
| OS | LSAV Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £899 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,854 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Limited | £1,069 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,207 |
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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. -
Maspalomas Beach Transfer
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
The Maspalomas beach stretches 2,710 metres along the southernmost point of Gran Canaria. The oasis-like combination of palm trees, lagoon and wind-sculptured sand dunes beside the ocean creates the perfect place to swim and relax.
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South Island Tour
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
The Canary Islands are Europe’s winter place in the sun, and this tour offers us the opportunity to experience first hand some of the most popular resort areas on the south side of the island. As our coach departs Las Palmas, we can relax and enjoy the passing scenery on the way to our first stop, Maspalomas.
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Arucas & Teror
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
Departing the quayside, we drive through the commercial area of Las Palmas, until we reach Teror, a town of wide streets and colonial mansions with traditional wooden balconies.
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Garden Tour
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
This tour allows us to discover the fauna of Gran Canaria. Approximately 43 percent of the territory here is protected and the flora of the Canary Islands is unique in the world, since many of these species, now extinct in their places of origin, survive here as living relics of earlier geological periods.
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Palmitos Park
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
The remarkable Palmitos Nature Park, set in a desert-like canyon a few miles from Maspalomas, should not be missed by anyone visiting Gran Canaria. Its wonderfully laid out forests, paths and ponds are home to an amazing collection of brilliantly-coloured tropical birds and plants.
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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. -
Cricket Legends
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside, we shall be driven to the Antigua Recreation Ground – home of the four existing cricket world records – for a guided tour of the ground. Known locally as the ARG, the ground became cricket’s 52nd Test Venue in 1980/1 when it hosted England in a test match marked by a century from the island’s most famous sporting son, Sir Vivian Richards. Despite the relatively small size of Antigua, with just a population of approximately 70,000, crowds at the ARG are both extremely knowledgeable and fanatical in their passion for the most famous of the Caribbean sports! -
Swimming with Stingrays
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
From the pier we will take a short transfer through the scenic interior of Antigua to the quaint fishing village of Seatons. Here the professional staff at Stingray City will greet us.
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Castaways Beach Escape
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 will have some free time to 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. -
Helicopter Flight Over Volcanic Montserrat
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! -
Tropical Delight Catamaran Experience
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. En route to one of the island’s fine 365 beaches, the catamaran drops anchor, for an opportunity to snorkel.
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Spectacular Antigua
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Antigua is home to a beautiful 26 square kilometre (10 square mile) National Park in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard. It will take us approximately 35 minutes to reach the National Park, where we shall stop at four sites of interest. Our journey through the centre of the island takes us past quaint villages, which epitomise the typical West Indian style and culture. -
A Day at Nelsons Dockyard
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. Made popular by the great Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who was stationed there during the mid-17th century, it is the only remaining Georgian naval shipyard in operation. Now, refurbished as a colonial village, it is a wonderful mixture of period English architecture & Caribbean-style elegance. -
Crusoe Island Escape
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside, we shall have a short drive to Hodges Bay Club where we shall join our boat for a brief ten minute 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 36th year and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways. -
Jeep Safari
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 Land Rover jeep. Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure! -
Ondeck Ocean Racing
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.
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Discover Deep Bay Beach
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Deep Bay Beach is one of Antigua’s hidden tropical treasures! Situated within a pristine cove on the islands North West Coast, it is one of the most enchanting beaches on the island!
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Horseback Riding in Antigua
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
What could be a better way to experience the tranquility and views of the Caribbean than a relaxing scenic horseback ride along the beautiful beaches of Antigua!
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Las Canadas & Teide
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide. Two photo stops will be made before we arrive at El Portillo, where we can enjoy a short coffee break.
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Pyramids of Guimar
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
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Loro Parque
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal on the western coast.
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Tenerife Gardens
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Agurre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital. As we continue westwards, we pass Tacoronte, one of the best growing areas on the island.
Boudicca
Cruise aboard Boudicca, a truly world class ship.
Holding 856 passengers, Boudicca has attracted a band of loyal followers, being spacious yet on a human scale. There is an appropriate British historical theme with each public room, lounge and restaurant designed to ensure the mood is in keeping with her sister ship Black Watch.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) | 09 Apr 2009 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 09 Apr 2009 PM |
| TOM615 | Stansted (STN) | 09 Apr 2009 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 09 Apr 2009 PM |
| TOM827 | Manchester (MAN) | 09 Apr 2009 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 09 Apr 2009 PM |
Cruise Details
- ID: BD083
- Themes:
- Departs: 9 April 2009
- From: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Prices from £899
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