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A Christmas in Paradise Cruise

  • Departure DateThu 24th Dec 2026
  • Marella Cruises Marella Explorer 2
  • 7 Night Cruise From Barbados
  • Fly Cruise From £2,209 pp

Itinerary

  • Barbados
  • Castries, St. Lucia
  • Bonaire
  • Oranjestad, Aruba
  • Willemstad, Curacao
  • Barbados

What's Included

  • Drinks & Tips Included

Prices from pp

TypeInteriorOcean ViewBalcony
Fly Cruise
£2,209
£2,319
£2,639

Fly Cruise - flights are included, call to discuss flights from your regional airport, flight supplements may apply.

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Day 1 - Barbados

Arrive: Thu 24 December 2026 / Depart: Thu 24 December 2026 at 20:00

A hypnotic calypso isle, Barbados is the ultimate Caribbean dream. And at just 21 miles by 14 miles, the island really is your oyster. Of course, it’s most famous for its palm-fringed beaches, but there’s more than talcum powder sands here. We’re talking a duty-free shopping scene. Gorgeous green countryside. And sights that are second to none. In a coconut shell, it’s the small island with a big fan base.......

Day 2 - Castries, St. Lucia

Arrive: Fri 25 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 25 December 2026 at 18:00

This truly tropical isle is one of the prettiest in the Caribbean. Think glossy rainforests showered in sunbeams. Vivid yellow banana plantations. And striking, syrup-coloured sands that simply demand your tanning time. The coral reefs are out of this world, too. Be dazzled by the rainbow of colours hidden beneath the waves, then let the St Lucian sun gently dry your skin. For a paradise escape, this place comes up trumps every time.......

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Bonaire

Arrive: Sun 27 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 27 December 2026 at 18:00

If you’re in any doubt concerning what Bonaire’s all about, just look at an island number plate – above every registration number you’ll find the words ‘Divers’ Paradise’. This island in the Leeward Antilles is consistently rated as one of the best dive and snorkelling destinations in the world. Shipwrecks, tropical fish and seahorses are ripe in the waters that surround the island. Above the waterline, meanwhile, there are wild flamingo herds to see and craggy national parks to explore.

Day 5 - Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrive: Mon 28 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 28 December 2026 at 22:00

Nowhere showcases Aruba’s Dutch roots quite like Oranjestad. With its gable-topped houses and colonial clock towers, the island’s good-looking capital is like a little slice of Amsterdam. Of course, it’s got some only-in-the-Caribbean touches, too. Palm trees flutter in the breeze. Hourglass-fine sands stretch on for miles. And colourful wooden huts serve up a winning combination of fresh seafood and strong rum cocktails.......

Day 6 - Willemstad, Curacao

Arrive: Tue 29 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 29 December 2026 at 18:00

This little Dutch island is slowly beginning to creep onto the tourist radar, and for good reason. It offers up an unbeatable mix of footprint-free beaches and pretty colonial towns. The storybook port of Willemstad leads the pack, with its candy-coloured, red-roofed houses that gild the downtown area. It’s such an impressive sight, UNESCO have even granted the town a place on its World Heritage list.......

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Barbados

Arrive: Thu 31 December 2026 at 07:30 / Depart: Thu 31 December 2026

A hypnotic calypso isle, Barbados is the ultimate Caribbean dream. And at just 21 miles by 14 miles, the island really is your oyster. Of course, it’s most famous for its palm-fringed beaches, but there’s more than talcum powder sands here. We’re talking a duty-free shopping scene. Gorgeous green countryside. And sights that are second to none. In a coconut shell, it’s the small island with a big fan base.......

Marella Explorer 2 From Marella Cruises

Marella Explorer 2, is joining the fleet in summer 2019. Marella Explorer is the ship’s big sister, so you can expect some similar qualities, like a range of restaurants, a Champneys Spa and Indigo – a chic bar-club-casino space. But there’s one big difference between them – Marella Explorer 2’s reserved for adults.

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10/12 Inside Cabin

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8/9 Outside Cabin

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8/9 Outside Cabin

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Deluxe Cabin with Balcony

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Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service

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Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier

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Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service
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