What's included...
Sailing Dates
17 Apr 11
Cities, sights and sensational scenery...
Taking in the best of the Caribbean, the Atlantic and the Med, this cruise treats you to a medley of histories, cultures and landscapes. Things kick off in the West Indies, where your first port of call is the British Virgin Island of Tortola. Sage Mountain National Park wears the ‘Number One Sight’ badge here. An oasis of tropical vines, trees and flowers, it’s home to the highest point on the Virgin Islands. Then it’s on to Antigua and Dominica, both of which boast gorgeous scenery. Cue palm-studded beaches, dramatic waterfalls and lush rainforests. You’ll round off your time in the Caribbean with visits to two of its biggest names – St Lucia and Barbados. Spend a couple of days soaking up the sun and wandering around pretty colonial villages, before getting back onboard and making your way across the Atlantic. The third week of your cruise starts with a day in Madeira. Stroll down the bougainvillea-laced streets of Funchal, or head to the botanical gardens to get your fill of orchids and dragon trees. Next on the agenda is Gibraltar, where duty-free shopping tops the to-do list. Then it’s on to Spain. Cartagena is the first stop, and it doesn’t disappoint. Castles, cathedrals and chapels combine to give the whole place a romantic, old-world feel. Rounding the cruise off in style are two of the country’s most popular cities – Valencia and Barcelona. The former boasts the largest old town in Europe, while the latter is famous for its wacky architecture – Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is unmissable.
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Sunday, La Romana - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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Monday, Road Town - TORTOLA 13:30 - 18:30
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Tuesday, St John's - ANTIGUA 13:00 - 19:00
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Wednesday, Portsmouth - DOMINICA 08:00 - 23:00
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Thursday, Castries - ST LUCIA 07:00 - 18:00
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Friday, Bridgetown - BARBADOS 07:00 - 16:00
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Saturday, At Sea
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Sunday, At Sea
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Monday, At Sea
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Tuesday, At Sea
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Wednesday, At Sea
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Thursday, At Sea
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Friday, Funchal - MADEIRA 08:00 - 18:00
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Saturday, At Sea
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Sunday, Gibraltar - GIBRALTAR 08:00 - 17:00
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Monday, Cartagena - SPAIN 09:00 - 17:00
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Tuesday, Valencia - SPAIN 08:00 - 17:00
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Wednesday, Barcelona - SPAIN 08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday, Palma - MAJORCA
Caribbean
Get ready for lashings of sunshine, endless swathes of soft golden sand and waters too blue to be true. Not to mention plenty of rum cocktails. It's paradise found.
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