Westwards To The Caribbean
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| Date | Arrive | Depart | Destination |
| October 2010 | |||
| Tue 26 | Late PM | Dover | |
| Sat 30 | Early AM | Late PM | Funchal, Madeira |
| Sun 31 | Early AM | Late PM | Sta Cruz de Tenerife |
| November 2010 | |||
| Sun 07 | Early PM | Late Night | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| Mon 08 | Early AM | Late PM | Road Town, Tortola |
| Tue 09 | Early AM | Late PM | Basseterre, St Kitts |
| Wed 10 | Early AM | Late PM |
Castries |
| Thu 11 | Early AM | Bridgetown | |
- Anchor Port
- Airport
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,947 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,167 |
| J | Superior Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,027 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £1,997 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,907 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Limited | £1,837 |
| L | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,767 |
| BA | Superior Balcony Cabin | Limited | £1,537 |
| M | Single Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,497 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,467 |
| N | Inside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,447 |
| A | Superior Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,367 |
| B | Superior Outside Cabin | Good | £1,337 |
| C | Superior Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,307 |
| CD | Superior Adapted Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,307 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,207 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,167 |
| F | Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,117 |
| G | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,087 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,037 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £987 |
- Cabo Girao
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Our next point of call is Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world.
- Jeep Safari of Central Madeira
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
We will travel to Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Jardim da Serra which has a magnificent view of the Nun’s Valley and the famous resting place of Boca dos Namoradas – The Lovers Nest.
- Do Casteljo Walking Tour
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
We will walk through the cultivated terraces along a flower lined levada which winds its way along the escarpment.
- Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Our next visit is to 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.
- Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Enjoy one of the most beautiful collections of native plants from Macronesia, as well as other varieties from Cape Verde, the Azores and the Canary Islands.
- Nun's Valley and Palheiro Gardens
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Departing from the pier we shall travel to the belvedere of Eira do Serrado, where we will be invited to gaze upon the Curral das Freiras Valley (Nun’s Valley). It is located within a deep valley which has one of the island’s most spectacular landscapes, where dizzying views will take our breath away.
- Porto Moniz
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
After crossing Paul da Serra, we reach Porto Moniz – the most northwesterly point of the island and possibly the most spectacular – which is well known for its volcanic swimming pools.
- Pico Do Aeeiro & Camacha
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
After viewing the 1917 Peace Monument, we then travel to Pico do Areeiro, the second highest peak on the island, at 1,810 metres (5,940 feet), with impressive gorges, deep valleys, grandiose mountains and imposing cliffs.
- Loro Parque
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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.
- Pyramids of Guimar
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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.
- Las Canadas & Teide
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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.
- Tenerife Gardens
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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.
- St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge
- Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Recognised as a truly unique tour, the St Maarten Americas Cup 12-Metre Yacht regatta offers us a fantastic opportunity!
- TOUR D - BUBBA BOTTOM FISHING & COASTAL CRUISE
- Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
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’.
- Island Tour & Butterfly Farm
- Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
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.
- Hidden Forest Hike
- Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
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.
- Golden Eagle Catamaran Cruise
- Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
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.
- Island Secrets Discovered
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
After travelling by open-air safari bus through Tortola’s bustling capital of Road Town, we ascend Fort Hill to scenic Belle Vue. 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.
- Dolphin Swim
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
An experience of a lifetime awaits those of us choosing to participate in this incredible activity!
- Island Jeep Tour
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
We will be invited to enjoy an exciting tour in a safari jeep, along island roads and off-road virgin trails! We’ll be invited to enjoy wonderful vistas of Tortola and the surrounding islands from viewpoints not usually accessed by the general public. Departing from the quayside, the convoy will quickly pass through Road Town before following a trail up to the Ridge Road.
- Tour to Virgin Gorda
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
From Road Harbour, an excursion launch picks us up and takes us on an approximate 40-minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. 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.
- X Vue Glassbottom Boat
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
Following a short coach transfer, we will arrive at the uniquely styled X-otic Glassbottom boat – this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill glassbottom boat but rather a futuristic hydrofoil boat which seats 14 passengers and has a top speed of 42 knots!
- Flightseeing tour
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
We shall have a short journey to Tortola’s airport where we will board our awaiting sightseeing plane for our ‘birds eye view’ of the beautiful British Virgin Islands.
- See & Sea
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
Our launch will be awaiting our arrival at a local marina, before taking us on an exciting cruise amongst the beautiful islands of this unique archipelago. We will be able to view the southern shoreline of Tortola and the surrounding islands of Salt, Peter and Norman, made famous in legends as hideaways for pirates and buccaneers.
- Virgin Islands Sailaway
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
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, and haunting ground of marauding pirates who looted merchant ships laden with treasure!
- Dolphin Encounter
- Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British)
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. Upon arrival, a 20-30 minute educational briefing and orientation commences, introducing us to the site and the procedures to be followed.
- Essential St. Kitts (Tour A)
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
- 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.
- Pandorra's Time Box and Museum
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS
Departing from the quayside, we shall begin our tour with a drive around the enchanting streets of Basseterre – the oldest town in the Eastern Caribbean dating back from the 17th century. Here we will be able to see the classic Victorian architecture as well as many other elements of French and British colonisation, which have been carefully preserved including the Berkeley Memorial, Independence Square, St George’s Anglican Church and the impressive Catholic Co-Cathedral.
- Safari Island Drive
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS
Departing the quayside in our open-sided safari vehicles, we will be invited to enjoy the beauty of this scenic Caribbean Island.
- St Kitt's Surf and Turf
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS
Our tour will introduce us to St Kitt’s beautiful scenic views, including an informative visit to the Clay Villa Plantation House, as well as allowing us to discover the magic of the underwater world on a hydrofoil glass bottom boat!
- Scenic Railway
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS
The St Kitts Scenic Railway has only been in operation since January 2003, but has already seen many visitors pass through her carriages. This exciting tour will take us on a complete circle around the entire island, by a combination of 17½ miles of rail and 11½ miles of road.
- TOUR F - BOTANICAL GARDENS OF NEVIS
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
From St Kitts it is an approximate 35-45 minute ride by sea taxi along the coastline of the southeastern peninsula, to the Sister Island of Nevis – known as the ‘Queen of the Caribbean’.
- Catamaran Fanta-Sea
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
- BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS
Aboard our catamaran we cruise along a truly scenic 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.
- Sea Trek Reef Adventure
- Basseterre, St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS
Our tour will begin with a short scenic transfer to Frigate Bay, the hub of the island’s major hotels and restaurants. Upon our arrival we will board our boat for a relaxing ride along the southwest coast passing by the rolling slopes and unspoilt beaches lining the peninsula.
- Helicopter Flightseeing
- Castries, St Lucia
- 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!
- North of the Island
- Castries, St Lucia
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.
- Delights of Mamiku Gardens
- Castries, St Lucia
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.
- TOUR J - 4x4 WATERFALL SAFARI
- Castries, St Lucia
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.
- Land & Sea to Soufriere
- Castries, St Lucia
- 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!
- Rainforest Aerial Tram and Pigeon Island
- Castries, St Lucia
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.
- Sea Eye Adventure
- Castries, St Lucia
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Don’t miss this unique adventure aboard this state of the art Hydrofoil boat.
- Pigeon Island and Sea Kayaking
- Castries, St Lucia
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!
- Kensington Oval
- Bridgetown, Barbados
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.
- Island Safari
- Bridgetown, Barbados
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.
- Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter
- Bridgetown, Barbados
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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- Orchid World & Plantation Tea
- Bridgetown, Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
- Scenic Barbados and Beach Escape
- Bridgetown, Barbados
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.
- From Coast to Coast
- Bridgetown, Barbados
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).
- TOUR N - BARBADOS HIGHLIGHTS
- Bridgetown, Barbados
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.
- Farewell Barbados
- Bridgetown, 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.
- Segway Adventure
- Bridgetown, Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate one hour transfer to the northern most parish of Barbados – St Lucy.
Braemar
Experience an elegant and captivating atmosphere when you cruise on Braemar
During her recent major refit and lengthening, Braemar added over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies, bringing the standard occupancy up to 929. Voted 'The Best Refurbished Ship' in Cruise Critic's 'Editor's Pick Awards' 2009, she is also the second of our ships to feature a pub, which, on occasion, offers entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.
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- Departs: 26 October 2010
- From: Dover
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