Itinerary: Cruise from London Tilbury – Praia da Vitoria – Bridgetown (Barbados) – St. George’s (Grenada) – Kingstown (St. Vincent & Grenadines) – Castries (St. Lucia) – Fort de France – Roseau – Pointe-à-Pitre – Santo Domingo (Overnight onboard) – Ocho Rios – Montego Bay – Road Town (Tortola) – Philipsburg (St. Maarten) – Basseterre (St. Kitts) – St. John’s (Antigua) – Ponta Delgada (Azores) – Return to London Tilbury.
Ports of Call
Cruise from London Tilbury
- 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 towns and countryside. It gives the outward crossing a quiet Atlantic stop before the Caribbean.
- Bridgetown (Barbados): Bridgetown offers beaches, historic streets and easy access to island tours. Spend time at Carlisle Bay, visit the capital’s older buildings, or take a rum distillery tour. It is a well-rounded Caribbean port with plenty close at hand.
- St. George’s (Grenada): St. George’s curves around a natural harbour, with colourful buildings and hillside views. Visit the market, see Fort George, or head to Grand Anse Beach for clear water and soft sand. Grenada’s spice heritage gives the port a character of its own.
- Kingstown (St. Vincent & Grenadines): Kingstown has busy streets, old churches and a deep island setting. Visit the botanical gardens, see Fort Charlotte, or take a coastal drive for views across St. Vincent. It offers a more local view of the southern Caribbean.
- Castries (St. Lucia): Castries is the gateway to St. Lucia’s bays, rainforest and mountain scenery. Visit the Pitons, take a coastal cruise, or explore markets and viewpoints near the capital. It is one of the most scenic island calls on the route.
- Fort de France: Fort de France is Martinique’s capital, with French Caribbean culture, markets and a broad waterfront. Visit La Savane, see the Schoelcher Library, or take a tour towards gardens and volcanic scenery. It adds a different island flavour to the cruise.
- Roseau: Roseau is Dominica’s compact capital, with rainforest, rivers and volcanic landscapes close by. Visit Trafalgar Falls, explore the botanic gardens, or take a tour of the island’s green interior. It suits passengers who prefer nature and a less resort-led day ashore.
- Pointe-à-Pitre: Pointe-à-Pitre is a lively Guadeloupe port with markets, museums and French Caribbean character. Explore the city centre, visit the Mémorial ACTe museum, or head out to beaches and island viewpoints. It brings a distinctive cultural stop to the eastern Caribbean section.
- Santo Domingo (Overnight onboard): 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. The overnight stay gives more time for the city’s restaurants, squares and evening atmosphere.
- Ocho Rios: Ocho Rios is a Jamaican port known for waterfalls, beaches and rainforest excursions. Visit Dunn’s River Falls, take a river tubing trip, or explore gardens and coastal viewpoints. It is a good stop for passengers who want a more active day.
- 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 broader Jamaican call after Ocho Rios.
- Road Town (Tortola): Road Town is the main port on Tortola, with green hills, bays and easy access to nearby islands. Visit Cane Garden Bay, take an island drive, or join a boat trip across the British Virgin Islands. It is a scenic stop with strong appeal for beach and island-hopping trips.
- Philipsburg (St. Maarten): Philipsburg has a long beach, duty-free shops and an easy waterfront close to the ship. Walk the boardwalk, browse Front Street, or take an island tour for beaches and viewpoints. It gives the itinerary a lively Dutch-Caribbean feel.
- Basseterre (St. Kitts): Basseterre is St. Kitts’ capital and a gateway to old sugar estates, beaches and mountain views. Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress, ride the scenic railway, or relax near Frigate Bay. It combines island scenery with clear colonial history.
- 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 around the island. It makes a relaxed final Caribbean call before the Atlantic return.
- Ponta Delgada (Azores): Ponta Delgada is the main town on São Miguel, with black-and-white pavements, churches and Atlantic views. Explore the old centre, visit the marina, or take a tour to volcanic lakes and green viewpoints. It breaks the return crossing with scenery and a slower island pace.
Return to London Tilbury