Itinerary: Cruise from London Tilbury – Ponta Delgada (Azores) – Bridgetown (Barbados) – Willemstad (Curaçao) – Oranjestad (Aruba) – Santa Marta – Cartagena (Colombia) – Colon – Puerto Limon – Roatan Island – Belize City – Cozumel – Progreso – George Town (Grand Cayman) – Montego Bay – Santo Domingo – St. John’s (Antigua) – Praia da Vitoria – Return to London Tilbury.
Ports of Call
Cruise from London Tilbury
- Ponta Delgada (Azores): Ponta Delgada is the main town on São Miguel, with black-and-white pavements, churches and Atlantic views. Visit the marina, explore the old centre, or take a tour to volcanic lakes and green viewpoints. It is a good mid-Atlantic stop with scenery that feels very different from mainland Europe.
- Bridgetown (Barbados): Bridgetown offers beaches, historic streets and easy island touring. Spend time at Carlisle Bay, visit the capital’s older buildings, or take a rum distillery tour. It gives the Caribbean section a familiar and well-rounded starting point.
- Willemstad (Curaçao): Willemstad is known for its colourful Dutch Caribbean waterfront and floating bridge. Walk through Punda and Otrobanda, visit local museums, or head out to the island’s beaches. It is one of the most distinctive city ports in the southern Caribbean.
- Oranjestad (Aruba): Oranjestad has Dutch-influenced buildings, shops and easy access to Aruba’s beaches. Visit Eagle Beach, explore the waterfront, or take an island tour to desert landscapes and coastal views. It suits passengers looking for a bright, dry and relaxed island day.
- Santa Marta: Santa Marta is one of Colombia’s oldest coastal cities, set between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Explore the historic centre, visit local beaches, or take excursions towards Tayrona National Park. It adds a strong coastal stop in Colombia before Cartagena.
- Cartagena (Colombia): Cartagena is a walled Caribbean city with plazas, balconies and centuries of history. Walk the old town, visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle, or explore the lively Getsemaní district. It is a rich cultural port with colour, heat and plenty to see close to the ship.
- Colon: Colon sits near the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. Excursions often focus on canal locks, Panama City or rainforest trips. The port is mainly valued as a gateway to one of the world’s great engineering routes.
- Puerto Limon: Puerto Limon is Costa Rica’s Caribbean port, with rainforest, canals and wildlife within reach. Take a boat trip through Tortuguero-style waterways, visit a rescue centre, or explore local plantations. It is a strong stop for nature and a slower look at Central America.
- Roatan Island: Roatan Island is known for clear water, reefs and beaches. Snorkelling, diving and beach transfers are popular, especially around West Bay. It gives the itinerary a relaxed, Honduran-island-day centred on the coast.
- Belize City: Belize City is a gateway to Mayan history, river trips and reef excursions. Visit Altun Ha, take a wildlife boat tour, or explore the city’s colonial-era landmarks with a guide. It offers a mix of archaeology, nature and Caribbean-influenced culture.
- Cozumel: Cozumel is a Mexican island with reefs, beach clubs and access to Mayan heritage. Snorkel in clear water, tour the island, or take a longer excursion to the mainland. It gives passengers a flexible day, whether they want history, shops or sea.
- Progreso: Progreso sits on the Yucatán coast and is a gateway to Mérida and nearby Mayan sites. Visit Uxmal, explore colonial streets, or enjoy the long seafront. It adds a stronger Mexican cultural stop after Cozumel.
- George Town (Grand Cayman): George Town is known for coral reefs, clear water and trips to Stingray City. Visit Seven Mile Beach, take a boat excursion, or walk the waterfront. It is a classic Caribbean port for sea-based activities.
- Montego Bay: Montego Bay combines beaches, resorts and access to Jamaican culture. Relax on the coast, visit a historic estate, or take a guided tour for local food and music. It offers a broad Jamaican stop with both easy and active options.
- Santo Domingo: Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic’s capital and one of the oldest European-founded cities in the Americas. Explore the Colonial Zone, visit the cathedral, or walk the streets linked with early Caribbean history. It gives the cruise a substantial city stop with real historical weight.
- St. John’s (Antigua): St. John’s is Antigua’s capital and a gateway to beaches, harbours and island viewpoints. Visit the market, see Nelson’s Dockyard, or take a coastal tour. It gives passengers a relaxed final Caribbean call with plenty of choice ashore.
- Praia da Vitoria: Praia da Vitoria sits on Terceira in the Azores, with a sheltered bay and volcanic island scenery nearby. Walk the waterfront, visit viewpoints, or explore the island’s older towns and countryside. It breaks the return crossing with a quiet Atlantic stop.
Return to London Tilbury