Departing Bridgetown, Barbados on this 14 night southern Caribbean cruise, guests climb aboard Renaissance to explore the volcanic beauty of Guadeloupe, the dual nation charm of St Maarten and Tortola's celebrated sailing waters. Sample rum in Antigua's historic dockyard, browse Grenada's fragrant spice groves and snorkel Bonaire's pristine reefs, then wander Curacao's rainbow streets before Dominica's rainforest trails. A return call at Guadeloupe and Martinique's French Creole charm round out this vibrant voyage.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Philipsburg
Philipsburg is offering guests the best of two worlds in one stop, with Dutch and French influences meeting along its bustling boardwalk. Front Street's duty-free shopping is drawing plenty of attention, while Maho Beach is delivering one of the Caribbean's most thrilling spectacles as jets roar in low overhead. Beyond the buzz, snorkelling trips to Pinel Island are revealing a quieter, calmer side of the island.

Fort-de-France
Martinique is bringing a distinctly French flavour to the Caribbean, with Fort-de-France's patisseries and markets offering a taste of Paris beneath a tropical sun. Guests are hiking the slopes of Mount Pelée, exploring rainforest trails toward hidden waterfalls, and touring rum distilleries rooted in centuries of tradition. The island's blend of French elegance and Creole spirit is rarely found elsewhere in the region.

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.