Christmas Day is celebrated at sea on this 14 night Caribbean cruise, sailing from Bridgetown, Barbados with Renaissance and blending festive cheer with genuine discovery. Explore Guadeloupe's rainforest trails, St Lucia's towering Pitons and Grenada's spice scented markets, before Curacao's pastel townhouses, Aruba's white sands and Bonaire's celebrated dive sites reveal a quieter side of the Caribbean.

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.

Basseterre
St Kitts is climbing higher than most Caribbean stops allow, with the historic Scenic Railway winding around the coast and Brimstone Hill Fortress commanding sweeping views from its hilltop perch. Rainforest canopy tours are sending guests soaring above the treeline, while Basseterre's colourful streets are serving up local flavour at every turn. History, adrenaline, and island rhythm are sharing the same small footprint here.

Castries
Rising dramatically from the sea, the Pitons are setting the scene for a day of genuine adventure. Guests are ziplining through rainforest canopy, soaking in bubbling volcanic mud baths, and hiking trails that open onto impossibly green valleys. Soufrière's fishing village charm is offering a slower, sociable counterpoint. St Lucia rewards those chasing both adrenaline and awe, proving paradise and adventure aren't mutually exclusive.