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Caribbean Islands
Caribbean Cruise
Watch winter recede astern as you head down the Channel and out into open waters. ArtsClub - Dance & History.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| October 2009 | |||
| Sun 25 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Southampton |
| Tue 27 | 07:00 | 13:00 | La Coruna |
| Thu 29 | 09:00 | 20:00 | Funchal, Madeira |
| November 2009 | |||
| Thu 05 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Bridgetown |
| Fri 06 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Castries |
| Sat 07 | 13:00 | 23:00 | Road Town, Tortola |
| Sun 08 | 08:00 | 18:00 |  Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| Mon 09 | 08:00 | 17:00 | St John's, Antigua |
| Sun 15 | 12:30 | 18:00 | Ponta Delgada, Azores |
| Thu 19 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Southampton |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £13,935 | £7,664 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £11,985 | £6,592 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £10,645 | £5,855 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £9,585 | £5,272 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £8,640 | £4,752 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £7,970 | £4,384 |
| A | Superior Outside | £6,910 | £3,801 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £6,690 | £3,680 |
| B | Superior Outside | £6,410 | £3,526 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £6,410 | £3,526 |
| C | Superior Outside | £6,240 | £3,432 |
| D | Outside | £5,575 | £3,066 |
| F | Outside | £5,125 | £2,819 |
| G | Outside | £4,850 | £2,668 |
| H | Inside | £4,460 | £2,453 |
| I | Inside | £4,180 | £2,299 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | £11,425 | £6,284 |
| K | Outside Single | £10,535 | £5,794 |
| L | Outside Single | £9,365 | £5,151 |
| MO | Outside Single | £8,695 | £4,782 |
| N | Inside Single | £7,245 | £3,985 |
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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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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 -
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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Eira Do Serrado & Tea at Villa Cipriani (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Eira do Serrado, where the viewpoint 1,094 metres (3,500 feet) high overlooks the valley of Curral das Freiras (the Nun’s Valley) – a settlement that grew after the 16th century, when Madeira was attacked by French Pirates.
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The Grand Island Tour (Tour A)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA - AVAILABLE ON TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES ONLY
This grand tour covers most parts of the lovely island of Madeira and it is the only tour to visit the rugged and beautiful north coast.Passing through the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos on the south coast, we stop at Cabo Giraõ – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world
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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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Panoramic Tour and Old Town (Tour D)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
From the pier we will board our awaiting coach to begin our panoramic tour, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones which was built on reclaimed land. As we pass we must watch for the “galleries” – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass. -
The Gardens of La Coruna (Tour C)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
Departing from the pier, we will head towards the famous village of Betanzos, the Roman village that emerged from Old Castros. Betanzos contains wonderful examples of medieval architecture, with various houses bearing coats of arms, the ‘fishing quarter’ also makes it a delightful village to visit. -
La Coruna & Betanzos (Tour A)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
We will view from our coach the San Anton Castle, located along the seafront promenade, now housing the Archaeological Museum.We proceed to Betanzos, the Roman town that emerged from old Castros. King Alfonso IX granted it the same law-code as La Coruña and so a new era of prosperity began.
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Santiago de Compostela - La Coruna (Tour B)
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
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Porto Moniz (Tour I)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving our ship behind us we will begin our drive towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast where we will make our first short photo stop to take a lookout from the viewpoint.
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Walking Tour of Vale Paraiso (Tour G)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
This tour will allow us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the Levada – a traditional man-made irrigation system ideal for walkers.
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Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens (Tour E)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Departing from the pier, we take a brief sightseeing tour of the city of Funchal by coach. Stopping at the old town, we then take a 15 minute cable car ride up to Monte. Here we will walk to a small square and the church.
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Cabo Girao (Tour C)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier we travel towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.Continuing on, our next point of call is Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing drive before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos, to admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
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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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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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Madeira by Air (Tour D)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Experience the thrill of flightseeing by helicopter. We can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Madeira has to offer, including Monte, Curral das Freiras, Ribeira Brava, Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos and not forgetting Funchal.
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Madeira Island Discovery (Tour F)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the Pier we head towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast. We stop at Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world. Then it is on to Ribeira Brava, where we start to cross the island.
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Fire Lake & Ribeira Grande (Tour A)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
From the pier in Ponta Delgada, we head north-east along pleasant roads bordering agricultural areas stretching across the island to the small town of Ribeira Grande. Ribeira Grande is the oldest town on the north coast and it has a Portuguese feeling – we will see this in the house facades and verandahs.
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Furnas Valley (Tour B)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
After departing Ponta Delgada, we will proceed to one of the main Pineapple Plantations, where the system of cultivating and marketing this fruit will be explained. Here we will be able to sample a pineapple liqueur.
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Sete Cidades Crater Lakes (Tour C)
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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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.
Black Watch
Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of all cruise worlds.
Featuring 67 cabins and suites with balconies to make cruising to every destination that much more special. Having undergone a refit in Spring 2007, her sophisticated décor looks fresher than ever, with many traditional cruising features.
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Cruise Details
- ID: BW0917
- Departs: 25 October 2009
- From: Southampton
- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £2,299
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