New Year Caribbean Celebration (Heathrow Airport)
A Caribbean New Year at Sea: Colour, Culture and Celebration from Barbados
Cruise Code: A3271226
- Departs
- 26 December 2027
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Sails from
- Bridgetown, BarbadosFlights via London Heathrow Airport
- Ship
- Renaissance
Renaissance rings in the New Year on this 14 night Caribbean cruise from Barbados, filled with colour, culture and celebration. Wander Curacao's rainbow streets, unwind on Aruba's powder white sands and hike Guadeloupe's rainforest trails before the countdown begins at sea. Hike St Lucia's Pitons, browse Grenada's spice markets, dive Tobago's reefs and snorkel Bonaire's coral gardens on this Caribbean sailing to remember.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Willemstad
Curaçao's candy-coloured capital, Willemstad, is offering more than photo opportunities, with its floating market and historic Handelskade waterfront rich in Dutch Caribbean heritage. Guests are diving among vibrant reefs at Blue Room Cave, exploring hidden coves by boat, and sampling the island's famous blue liqueur at its original distillery. It's a destination where culture and adventure are sitting comfortably side by side.
Oranjestad
Docking in Oranjestad, guests are stepping straight into a postcard of Dutch colonial facades in citrus shades of yellow and blue. The bustling Renaissance Marketplace is trading in local crafts and street food, while a short hop away, Palm Beach's calm waters are made for kitesurfing and jet skiing alike. Beyond the capital, desert trails through Arikok National Park are waiting for the more adventurous guest.
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.
Itinerary
- Sails from (and returns to) Bridgetown, Barbados
- 14 nights
- 7 Ports of call
- 7 Countries
Full itinerary:
Cabins & Fares
Deck: 10Location: MidshipSize: 38sq mBalcony Size: 18sq m
Deck: 9,10Location: MidshipSize: 20sq mBalcony Size: 5sq m
Deck: 4,5,6,9Location: Forward, Midship, AftSize: 17sq m
Deck: 4,5,6,9,10Location: Forward, Midship, AftSize: 16sq m
Accessible Cabins
If you are travelling with us with any disability or mobility needs, we offer a range of adapted cabins to accommodate these requirements. Speak to our reservations team today to learn more.
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Included in all bookings
- Return transfers between the airport and ship
- Return flights (or one-way on repositional cruises) –
- Flexible cancellation policies† –
- Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category –
- Exceptional full board cuisine –
- Captain’s cocktail party* –
- Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* –
- Amazing entertainment –
- Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs –
- Range of fitness and wellness classes –
- Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin.
- All port taxes, fees and charges
FAQs
When will I get my tickets?
Ambassador is a ticketless cruise line, so we will not issue guests with a physical cruise ticket. Instead, once within 90 days of departure (but no later than 24 hours before sailing), all guests are required to submit their API (Advance Passenger Information) to us via our website, by visiting our My Ambassador Sailing facility or via the Ambassador Cruise Line App.
Once this information has been submitted, you will be able to log in to ‘My Ambassador Sailing’ to check in online and to download your boarding pass and final documentation once online check-in opens, 72 hours before sailing.
What languages are spoken on board Renaissance?
Renaissance has a multi-lingual crew, with English and French as the main languages spoken on board.
What currency is used on board Renaissance?
The currency onboard Renaissance is Pound Sterling (£ - GBP). For your convenience, guests also have the option to pay in euros (€ – EUR) if they wish.
What type of plug sockets are used on board Renaissance?
Renaissance is fitted with European-style two-pin sockets. We recommend bringing an adaptor to ensure all your personal devices can be charged with ease during your time on board.
How is dining organised on board Renaissance?
Renaissance is operating on an open seating basis for breakfast, lunch & dinner. This flexible dining arrangement ensures a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all guests.
What is the dress code on board Renaissance?
During the day, we suggest that you wear casual clothing for your comfort. For the evenings on board, every day the Daily Programme suggests, as a guide, a mode of dress for that particular evening’s events.
There are generally two ‘formal’ nights, one ‘white party’ and one ‘tropical deck fest’.
On ‘formal’ nights, many gentlemen wear dinner jackets, although a lounge suit is quite acceptable. Ladies on these occasions have a chance to dress up and often opt for evening or cocktail dresses. Please note that jeans, T-Shirts, shorts and open neck shirts are not permitted in the main restaurant on Formal evenings.
On evenings proposed as ‘smart’, a suit or smart jacket and trousers, with or without a tie, for the men is suggested and the ladies have further opportunities to look elegant in cocktail dresses or trouser suits.
A ‘casual’ recommendation often covers evenings spent in port or when a special event such as a deck party is scheduled. In these cases, the choice of dress is left entirely to you.
For the ‘white party’, guests are suggested to wear white and for the ‘tropical deck fest’, guests are suggested to wear bright, colourful clothing.
Please note that during Christmas and New Year sailings, there will be an extra formal night for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, respectively.
What type of bathroom facilities are available in Renaissance cabins?
Most cabins on board Renaissance are equipped with full bathrooms featuring a bath. A limited number of cabins have showers only, so you can check your cabin description when booking to confirm the facilities.
What nationalities will be on board?
We welcome a truly international mix of guests on board. You can expect people from a wide range of countries and cultures, creating a diverse and vibrant atmosphere throughout the cruise.
Is the cruise Multigenerational?
The cruise is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, including families travelling with children.
The Ship – Renaissance
Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comf …
Renaissance will be your home from home during her inaugural Ambassador season. An intimate and comfortable cruise ship, recently renovated in France, with a multi-lingual speaking crew. Join one of our voyages and discover the elegance and charm of Renaissance.
With an average 1,100-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers a feeling of spaciousness and freedom. You will experience this as soon as you step on-board, where the laid-back atmosphere and stylish interiors greet you with the warmest of welcomes.
- Guests
- 1,100
- Cabins
- 629
- Guest Decks
- 9
What’s on board
Journeying to new lands to explore their landscape, culture and cuisine, on board a stylish, environmentally friendly ship.
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.
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.
Theatre Renaissance
Entertainment
Exclusive on board selection of short plays, vignettes, and murder mysteries
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.
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.
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.
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.
YOUR ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
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