Antigua

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Things to do & places to see

This is an island that boasts so many beautiful white sand beaches the locals claim to have one for every day of the year. Beyond the sand and water sports, there is historic Nelson's Dockyard, excellent duty-free shopping in St John's and breathtaking views over the English Harbour at Shirley Heights.

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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Nelson's Dockyard and Island Drive

Your 40 minute coach transfer takes you to the historic Nelson's Dockyard.  As you enter this historic park your guide leads you on a short, informative walking tour through the dockyard with its restored buildings.  After the tour you have free time to explore the museum, art gallery, gift shop and boutiques.  Enjoy a complimentary beverage before heading to Blockhouse Ruins.  View the remains of the powder magazine, gun platforms, cisterns and officer's barracks atop this sheer cliff.  Your final stop is Fort Lookout overlooking English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard. 

Unlimited Rum Punch Beach Break

Rendezvous with us on stunning Runaway beach, one of Antigua's finest white sand beaches.  A welcome rum or fruit cocktail is served upon arrival before you are escorted to your complimentary lounge chair.  Swim in the clear Caribbean sea or rent a jet ski, take some photographs and partake of unlimited complimentary fruit or rum punch at your very own beach bar. 

Our cruises to Antigua

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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

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