Fly direct to Barbados and join Renaissance for this 14 night Caribbean cruise, island hopping through some of the Caribbean's finest gems. Wander Guadeloupe's rainforest and Martinique's waterfront before hiking up to St Kitts' Brimstone Hill Fortress. Cruise on to Tortola's turquoise coves, St Maarten's dual Dutch French charm and Antigua's 365 beaches. Round things off with Curacao's colourful Willemstad, Dominica's Boiling Lake and St Vincent's volcanic peaks, before flying home from Barbados.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Pointe-à-Pitre
Shaped like a butterfly and rich in contrast, Guadeloupe is inviting guests to hike volcanic La Soufrière on one wing and relax on Grande-Terre's white sand beaches on the other. Basse-Terre's national park is threading waterfalls and rainforest trails through dramatic scenery, while Pointe-à-Pitre's markets are bursting with colour and Creole spice. Two islands, one destination, endlessly rewarding for the curious guest.

Road Town
As the gateway to the British Virgin Islands' famous sailing waters, Road Town is putting boats, not buses, at the centre of the day. Guests are chartering yachts out toward The Baths on Virgin Gorda, paddleboarding calm harbour waters, or browsing the town's compact market for local spices and rum. Come afternoon, Cane Garden Bay's beach bars are calling for one more swim before sunset.

St John's
With a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is tempting guests toward one thing above all: getting out on the water. Sailing dinghies, paddleboards, and snorkelling boats are heading out from English Harbour, a working dockyard steeped in Nelson-era naval history. Come evening, Shirley Heights' steel drums and rum punch are drawing everyone together for sunset views worth every step of the climb.