Brighten up your December with a delightful dose of Caribbean sunshine. Indulge in a heavenly eight-day cruise through islands infused with British, French, and Dutch colours and customs. Wander warm sands, dive into world-class snorkelling, and encounter steep volcanic landscapes. Enjoy a curated journey through the Eastern Caribbean, from the upscale allure of St. Barts to the distinctive emerald peaks of St. Lucia. Begin and end with Barbados’s reggae rhythms.
7 Ports: Bridgetown, Bequia, Fort-de-France, Deshaies, Gustavia, St. Barthelemy, St. John's, Castries (St. Lucia)
7 Countries: Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia
Itinerary
Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown blends Barbados’s British colonial legacy with the easy brightness of the Caribbean, creating a capital that feels both historic and warmly lived in. UNESCO-listed buildings, lively streets, and rum-soaked traditions sit close to white-sand beaches and clear tropical water, giving the city an appeal that extends well beyond the harbor. A stop here offers culture as well as sunshine, inviting you to discover an island capital shaped by resilience, character, and sea light under the easy warmth of Barbados light.
Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bequia feels like the Caribbean before spectacle took over: intimate, beautiful, and refreshingly uncontrived. Small bays, sailing culture, pastel waterfronts, and easy local warmth define this island in the Grenadines, where beaches remain quiet and the pace rarely rises above a murmur. The charm lies in its authenticity, inviting you to trade crowds for character and to enjoy a destination where turquoise water, simple pleasures, and genuine welcome still set the standard with a grace that feels increasingly rare.
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Fort-de-France brings together Martinique’s French refinement and Caribbean warmth in a city framed by tropical abundance. Around the capital, rainforests, volcanic peaks, banana plantations, and bright market produce reveal the island’s fertile landscape, while the local cuisine blends Creole spice with unmistakably French technique. It is a destination where you can move easily from botanical richness to elegant urban life, and from beach pleasures to a deeper sense of island identity, for a stop that feels both intimate and unforgettable.
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
Sheltered within one of the Caribbean’s deepest natural harbors, Deshaies is a postcard-pretty corner of Guadeloupe with a quietly irresistible charm. Painted Creole houses, a small church, lush botanical surroundings, and beaches washed by clear water give the village an easy elegance, while the protected landscapes of Basse-Terre reveal the island’s remarkable biodiversity beyond the shore. It is a stop that rewards both gentle wandering and deeper immersion in Caribbean nature, and few visitors leave without wanting to return.
Gustavia, St. Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy
Cherry red roofs, yacht-sprinkled bays, and a sophisticated French flavor all add to the gorgeous Caribbean allure of Gustavia. The island's capital rolls around a horseshoe-shaped harbor, where gleaming yachts hover and fancy shops, bars, and restaurants buzz with life and clinking cutlery. Head up to red and white Gustavia Lighthouse to look down over the revered waters, which attract many a celebrity guest and diving enthusiast to these shores. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover this volcanic island in 1493, giving it the name St. Barthelemy in honor of his younger brother. The island has a unique history as a Swedish colony, following a deal with the French King Louis XVI to exchange the island with Sweden for better trading rights. It was returned to French control in 1878 and is now a French Overseas Collectivity. Learn more about the Swedish legacy at Fort Karl - which sits on a 29-meter-high hill above Shell Beach. The fort now lies in ruins, but you'll meet wandering iguanas, and the sweeping sea views and emerald coastline are some of the island's finest. Down below, a delightful spread of tiny pebbles and shell fragments scatter like confetti and is lapped by crystal-clear water. A little exploration uncovers countless other glorious beaches and natural wonders. Colombier Beach is a little out of the way but cradles silky-smooth sands and typically turquoise waters. If you have the chance, find somewhere to settle and sip fruity rum cocktails as the sunset flares across the waves.
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua’s capital introduces the island in full Caribbean color, with lively streets, colonial traces, and a harbor framed by yachts and brilliant blue water. Beyond the city lie the beaches and historic forts that have made Antigua famous, but St. John’s itself offers markets, local energy, and an appealing sense of movement between past and present. It is a spirited gateway to an island where sunshine, sailing, and history share the same shoreline; for cruise travelers, it offers an arrival rich in atmosphere, beauty, and a strong sense of place.
Castries (St. Lucia), Saint Lucia
St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most dramatic islands, where lush rainforest, volcanic peaks, and luminous beaches create a landscape of almost cinematic beauty. Castries opens the way to the soaring Pitons, waterfall-filled interiors, coral-rich waters, and bays such as Marigot, while the island’s tropical flora and flashes of parrots add brilliant color at every turn. For those arriving on a cruise, this is a destination that feels both exhilarating and deeply restorative, balancing adventure with an effortless sense of calm by the sea.
Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown blends Barbados’s British colonial legacy with the easy brightness of the Caribbean, creating a capital that feels both historic and warmly lived in. UNESCO-listed buildings, lively streets, and rum-soaked traditions sit close to white-sand beaches and clear tropical water, giving the city an appeal that extends well beyond the harbor. A stop here offers culture as well as sunshine, inviting you to discover an island capital shaped by resilience, character, and sea light under the easy warmth of Barbados light.
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