Eastern Caribbean (V602) Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Sun 04 January 2026 / Depart: Sun 04 January 2026

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

Day 2 - At Sea

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Day 5 - Funchal

Arrive: Thu 08 January 2026 / Depart: Thu 08 January 2026

Lush botanical gardens and superbly landscaped terraces adorn the hills above the capital. Settle down in a local café and soak up the scenery with a perfectly chilled glass of fortified wine - an island speciality.

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Day 12 - Barbados

Arrive: Thu 15 January 2026 / Depart: Thu 15 January 2026

Barbados is one of the most well known and beautiful islands in the eastern Caribbean. It is part of the British Commonwealth and is named after the Bearded Fig Tree, which was once found in abundance. Barbados is an island where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. White sandy beaches stretch for miles while snorkelling and sailing are some of the world-class water sports on offer. A cruise to Barbados starts with a walk around Bridgetown, the capital city, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The city has a charming combination of colonial buildings and Caribbean vibrancy. Make sure you visit St Nicholas Abbey, a historic plantation house and one of three Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.

Day 13 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Fri 16 January 2026 / Depart: Fri 16 January 2026

Take your time browsing the vibrant market place where few visitors fail to be charmed by the friendly Creole people. What better way to seek out bargains than with the beautiful Caribbean shimmering in the distance.

Day 14 - St Georges, Grenada

Arrive: Sat 17 January 2026 / Depart: Sat 17 January 2026

Grenada is a Caribbean country comprising a main island, also called Grenada, and smaller surrounding islands. Dubbed the “Spice Isle,” the hilly main island is home to numerous nutmeg plantations. It’s also the site of the capital, St. George’s, whose colourful homes, Georgian buildings and early-18th-century

Day 15 - Kingston

Arrive: Sun 18 January 2026 / Depart: Sun 18 January 2026

St Vincent’s island capital is a throng of colonial stone arches, pure white beaches and lush tropical gardens, just a hop and a skip from the cruise terminal. Your guide to Kingstown. Explore the former British Garrison of Fort Charlotte, visit the village where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed, or settle into a beach bar with a heady rum punch. In town, you’ll find quaint gift shops selling handmade trinkets and humble local eateries offering grilled fish with a signature Caribbean kick. Beyond Kingston, waterfalls, fruit plantations, and the beach of Mount Wynne are ready to show you another side of island life.

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Tue 20 January 2026 / Depart: Tue 20 January 2026

Like a tropical Amsterdam, Willemstad is resplendent with little canals and pastel-colored houses. Take the free ferry to the shopping district, or woo lady luck at one of the island's casinos.

Day 18 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Wed 21 January 2026

Brightly coloured houses, vibrant street life, a distinct buzz in the air – all are part of the experience when you visit the Schooner Market and watch merchants sell exotic fruit and fresh fish direct from tiny boats.

Day 19 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Depart: Thu 22 January 2026

Brightly coloured houses, vibrant street life, a distinct buzz in the air – all are part of the experience when you visit the Schooner Market and watch merchants sell exotic fruit and fresh fish direct from tiny boats.

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Roseau

Arrive: Sat 24 January 2026 / Depart: Sat 24 January 2026

Dominica is one of the Caribbean's most unspoiled destinations. Lush and mountainous, its rich rainforest embraces rare bird species, crater lakes, bubbling hot springs and splendid tumbling cascades. Trips from Roseau could include Trafalgar Falls, beautiful grottos and hot springs, and divers can explore the teeming reefs and underwater fumaroles of this natural paradise.

Day 22 - St John's, Antigua

Arrive: Sun 25 January 2026 / Depart: Sun 25 January 2026

Famously dusted with pristine white sands and pulsating to the rhythm of steel drums, Antigua is a real Caribbean treat. Visit Shirley Heights, a fortress dominating the entry to the English Harbour. From the bustling bijou port of St. Johns, tour to Shirley Heights and the fortress entrance to English Harbour. Historic Nelson's dockyard warehouses now feature a variety of shops and restaurants.

Day 23 - St. Kitts

Arrive: Mon 26 January 2026 / Depart: Mon 26 January 2026

After strolling the charming colonial streets and shops of Basseterre, take a drive to Brimstone Hill Fort. Its impressive colonial construction is truly one of the wonders of the Caribbean.

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - Philipsburg, St Maarten

Arrive: Wed 28 January 2026 / Depart: Wed 28 January 2026

Half Dutch and half French, this island is a sun-worshipper's dream. Browse all morning in Philipsburg's gingerbread shops. Then laze in the lap of luxury at one of the island's beach resorts.

Day 26 - At Sea

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Day 32 - Ponta Delgada, Azores

Arrive: Wed 04 February 2026 / Depart: Wed 04 February 2026

The Azores rise from the Atlantic Ocean, 900 miles from the Portuguese coast. The largest city in the Azores, Ponta Delgada is on Sao Miguel and is named after the volcanic lands it sits proudly upon. This Atlantic stepping-stone also claims to produce the world’s finest pineapples. If that’s not an invitation to try one, we don’t know what is.

Day 33 - At Sea

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Day 36 - Southampton

Arrive: Sun 08 February 2026 / Depart: Sun 08 February 2026

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?