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Things to do & places to see

Enchanting Barbados offers visitors a wealth of exciting opportunities - take a jeep safari to beautiful remote places or why not try your hand at the many exhilarating water sports on offer? And when night falls, head to one of the lively bars and sample some of the local rum with the friendly locals.

You'll stay onboard the ship for your first night in Barbados, not departing until the following evening. This will give you time to explore the island no matter what time your flight arrives on day 1.

At the end of your cruise the ship will return to Barbados and you will take an overnight flight back to the UK.

Example shore excursions

When you hit dry land, you can trust us to offer a choice of experiences that really gives you a close-up view. See some featured excursions at this port below.

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5-Star Catamaran and Turtle Encounter

From the moment you step onboard this sleek catamaran, you know you are in for something special!!  The crew are superb and will ensure that your day in Barbados is unforgettable.  Cruise along the scenic coastline to a sheltered bay where you can swim in the azure waters, relax on the beach or join professional instructors for an optional snorkel tour.  After snorkelling, feast on a sumptuous lunch featuring local dishes along with a cool cocktail from the open bar.  Your next stop offers you the unique opportunity to view and swim with the fascinating, shy and beautiful Hawsbill sea turtles. Feel your cares drift away as you join them in their tranquil world.

Barbados' Finest Blends

A warm and truly Barbadian experience awaits you at the famous Mount Gay Visitors Centre, home of Mount Gay Rum.  The friendly and knowledgeable guides will share with you the story of the world's oldest and finest rum with a spectacular multimedia presentation followed by an informative tour of the distillery.  Learn how the rum is aged, blended and bottled before sampling this warm nectar for yourself.  Next visit the home of the award winning Banks' Beer, Barbados' famous Banks' Beer Brewery, discover what has made Banks' Beer the national Beer of Barbados, well loved by the locals and visitors alike.  You will have ample opportunity to taste this national delight as well as the other great products made at the brewery.

Our cruises to Barbados

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Classic Caribbean

Visit some of the region's most famous ports of call from Montego Bay to the Dutch colony of Aruba on the Island Star with our Classic Caribbean cruise.

Classic Caribbean cruise itinerary

Eastern Caribbean

Tour the eastern side of this beautiful region including the natural wonders of St Lucia on the Island Star with our Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary

Latin Caribbean

The Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Trinidad, Barbados! Caribbean islands and Latin American ports combine perfectly as the Island Star sets sail on our Latin Caribbean cruise.

Latin Caribbean cruise itinerary

Caribbean Bound

Follow in the wake of Columbus and discover a new world by sea.  Enjoy the rich cultures of Cadiz and Casablanca before setting off across the Atlantic bound for the Caribbean islands of Antigua, Martinique and St Lucia.

This cruise is available on the following dates from Marseille, France:

16 November 2008 - from £1,049

14 November 2009 - on sale from 31st July 2008, pre-register now.  This cruise includes an additional stopover on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Please call us on 0161 772 8601 for more information and to book.

Caribbean Bound cruise itinerary

Caribbean Journey

Experience an entire ocean full of variety as you travel across the Atlantic from the idyllic Caribbean with its palm trees and soft white sands, to Europe and the friendly apes of Gibraltar's Rock.

This cruise is available flying from the UK to Barbados on 26 March 2009 with prices from £949

Please call us on 0161 772 8601 for more information and to book.

Caribbean Journey cruise itinerary