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Caribbean Explorer - Tropical Isles (Manchester Airport)

Soak up winter sun and island culture on this February-ready Caribbean adventure

Cruise Code: A32703M

Castries, St Lucia

1 of 6

Castries, St Lucia

Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

2 of 6

Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Islands

3 of 6

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Islands

Waterfront harbour of Oranjestad Aruba

4 of 6

Oranjestad, Aruba

St Johns, Antigua

5 of 6

St Johns, Antigua

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

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Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Castries, St Lucia

Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Islands

Waterfront harbour of Oranjestad Aruba

St Johns, Antigua

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Date:

31 January 2027

Duration:

14 nights

Departure:

Bridgetown, Barbados

Airport:

Manchester Airport

Ship:

Renaissance

As February approaches, trade grey skies for the warmth of the Caribbean. This 14-night round trip sailing from Barbados takes you through Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Antigua and more - each port bringing its own colour, culture and charm. Whether exploring cobbled towns or floating in crystal-clear waters, every day offers something new. Back on board Renaissance, enjoy full-board dining, daily entertainment, open decks and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. This is easy travel, built around you. With a gentle mix of sea days and shore time, it’s the kind of journey that restores your energy and lifts your mood. February feels different out here - lighter, brighter and better all around.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Oranjestad
Bright, breezy and full of colour, Oranjestad welcomes you to Aruba’s Dutch-Caribbean blend. Stroll pastel waterfronts, shop duty-free or enjoy a cocktail overlooking the island’s warm, turquoise shores.

Kralendijk
Kralendijk, Bonaire’s small but vibrant capital, offers colourful streets, calm beaches and rich marine life. Stroll waterfront promenades or dive beneath the surface - this laid-back port invites you to explore at your own pace.

Road Town
Road Town, capital of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, is your gateway to calm Caribbean adventure. Explore scenic Cane Garden Bay, snorkel in Smuggler’s Cove or enjoy the easy rhythm of this sunlit island town.

Caribbean Fly Cruise

Flights and Luggage Included

Itinerary

Sails from (and returns to) Bridgetown, Barbados
14 nights
9 Ports of call
9 Countries

Full itinerary:

Day 1 - 31 January 2027

Bridgetown, Barbados

Day 2 - 1 February 2027

Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Day 3 - 2 February 2027

Castries, St. Lucia

Day 4 - 3 February 2027

at sea

Day 5 - 4 February 2027

Oranjestad, Aruba

Day 6 - 5 February 2027

Willemstad, Curacao

Day 7 - 6 February 2027

Kralendijk, Bonaire

Cabins & Fares

Show Solo Prices Only

Included in all bookings

All port taxes, fees and charges -
Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin. -
Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs -
Amazing entertainment -
Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* -
Return transfers between the airport and ship -
Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category -
Return flights (or one-way on repositional cruises) -
Flexible cancellation policies† -
Range of fitness and wellness classes -
Captain’s cocktail party* -
Exceptional full board cuisine -

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The Ship - Renaissance

Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comf ... Read More

1,100

Guests

629

Cabins

9

Guest Decks

What’s on board

Journeying to new lands to explore their landscape, culture and cuisine, on board a stylish, environmentally friendly ship.

Spa Les Events Renaissance

Green Sea Spa

facilities

Please note that there is a supplementary charge for the spa and treatments. Relax and recoup in the delightful Green Sea Spa located on deck 11. Unwind with a choice of over 50 different treatments to choose from. From hot stone massages, traditional Balinese massage, to invigorating seaweed wraps, there’s a treatment for every taste.

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Moana Pool Bar Renaissance

The Lido Pool

facilities

Located mid-ship of deck 11, the Lido pool, bar and grill are the perfect casual venues to enjoy the day. And, with the retractable roof you can relax knowing you are covered, or not, whatever the weather. With two whirlpools, a main swimming pool and plentiful sun loungers this is the perfect area for a sea day.

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Ocean Bar Renaissance

Ocean Bar

lounges-bars

Overlooking the Grand Foyer, the Ocean Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a drink alongside the melodies of our resident band and musicians. Enjoy a cocktail, wine or beer from our specially crafted drinks menu, prepared by one of our expert bartenders. With large panoramic windows you can enjoy your tipple of choice while watching the world pass by.

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Le Panoramique Lounge & Nightclub Renaissance

Le Panoramique Lounge & Nightclub

lounges-bars

Located at the front of the ship on the highest deck, Le Panoramique offers stunning 180° view across the bow of the ship. The ideal place to while away the hours on a sea day enjoying the scenery from one of the best seats in the house. Come the evening, the atmosphere changes and you can dance until late with our live band and DJ.

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Renaissance Theatre La Belle Epoque

Theatre Renaissance

entertainment

Exclusive on board selection of short plays, vignettes, and murder mysteries

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Belle Ille Buffet Restaurant Renaissance

Belle-Vue Restaurant

restaurant

Located next to the pool, the buffet restaurant is open for a more casual dining experience. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. While on board there will also be a number of speciality dining venues, so be sure to save space to explore our other dining venues.

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Grand Restaurant Valet Renaissance

Grand Restaurant

restaurant

Set across two decks with a ceiling illuminated by a thousand lights, the Grand Restaurant offers diners delightful sea views while enjoying lunch or dinner across an open dining setting.

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YOUR ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

Take a virtual ship tour around Renaissance and see all it has to offer

More about the ship

Renaissance Ship

Average Customer Rating:

4.7/5

Independent Service Rating based on 3002 verified reviews. View All

“Value for money,”

I thought the cruise was very good value, the food very good and the staff all very pleasant.. The entertainment was reasonable but very loud most of the girld singers seemed to think they had to fight the background music all the time, the music in the bars was rather monotonous, same people night after night. Day time activities pretty much the same as on most cruises. Overall a very nice cruise,

Philip Guthrie

“First time I have booked”

Great service easy to book At a great price thank you 🙏

Vincent Poyser

“Booking Amendment expertly dealt with.”

I rang Ambassador Guest Services to amend an existing cruise booking for next year. I spoke to a lady named Jane who was very helpful and very quickly and efficiently made the changes that I had requested. She is a credit to the Company.

David Jackson

“Booking couldn't be easier.”

It was straight forward. No problems encountered.

Trusted Customer

“Easy experience”

Easy to view cruises and book

Trusted Customer

“Help desk no help”

We had a problem with the WiFi package. It wasn't clear how it worked and we were charged over £100 as my husband thought he just needed to sign in with his birthday date not mine. The help desk was not very helpful when we questioned our bill. The first person we spoke to told us to come back when the boys were there? When we spoke to the boys they explained the error we had made. Apparently, the chap who sold me the package was the IT manager. He did not explain it very well and they could see it was a genuine error but the stance they took was very defensive and kept saying it's your fault. They did knock two days charges off but we were still charged a lot. However, my main gripe was their attitude, especially the manager as he did not explain it properly. We never found the help desk to be very helpful, unless you wanted to buy anything. We also had a problem with the heating in the cabin. It was so hot. It took few days for someone to come. When he did he did something in the ceiling with tape and said he'd be back in a couple of days. Never saw him again. The vegetarian food was quite poor. We have sailed on Ambition twice and the food was good, so this was very disappointing. One evening my husband didn't like the one vegetarian option and asked if there was an alternative and was told no. We splashed out and went to the Saffron for a Chinese night. The restaurant was cold and we were told that someone was coming to sort it out. They never did. The main vegetarian meal was chow main, which was also the side dish that everyone got. It was a rip off.

FLORENCE GOLDSBURY

“Julie is a great cruise consultant”

Julie was really helpful and friendly. She answered all my questions prior to booking.

Sandra Sieminski

“CHANGE BOF ORIGIONAL BOOKING”

THE YOUNG LADY ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE WAS SO HELPFULL IT WAS A PLEASURE TO TALK TO HER AND VERY KNOWELGEABLE

Russell Hurlston

“Easy to book”

Easy to use

Delboy

“Review”

Very straightforward

Trusted Customer

“So good we booked twice”

We have travelled on a number of occasions, returning customers 😊

Trusted Customer

“Excellent customer service”

Excellent customer service, easy booking process, great deals for solo travellers.

Trusted Customer

“Booking cruise”

I'm a novice on the website , like a bit more information on how to use it , Managed the the cabin but found it difficult to understand the drinks package

Trusted Customer

“Quick and easy.”

I am elderly and not great with internet but I find Ambassador online very easy to use, I am a bit slow with internet but I have no problems with Ambassador at all, am always pleased.

Trusted Customer

“Cruise customer help desk”

I booked a cruise over a year ago and will be ssiling to norway next year, when i phoned to pay the full amount every one was helpfull and help with any questions i had , so all good thankyou

Raymond White

“Review”

Always receive friendly professional customer services. We were on the Jane Macdonald Cruise, it was announced it would be repeated in 2026, it was so good we couldn't resist another cruise with Ambassador, while onboard. We love Ambition & Ambience, we are looking forward to joining both again in September and October 2026 Jane's Team were amazing and so are Ambassadors entertainment teams, 1st class shows . All the staff on both ships are so welcoming & friendly. We Would highly recommend to family & friends

Trusted Customer

“Everything about the cruise was amazing.”

The service was excellent from all the ships crew. The balcony cabin was lovely, nice and clean and spacious. Food was delicious and plenty to choose from the menu and the borough market restaurant. Entertainment was good, plenty to choose from. Have booked another cruise for April on the Ambience, hoping it will be just as good as the Ambition.

Trusted Customer

“Review”

Excellent

Trusted Customer

“Review”

I have enjoyed using Ambassador in the past but am disappointed with the service for a booking I made recently for the Scotland to Isle of Man cruise next June. I lost my booking reference and despite several emails I have not received a response to send me a replacement

Trusted Customer

“Booking”

It was easy to book our cruise on your website.

Kerrie Wayte

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