Cruise and Maritime Voyages

With the prospects of a long winter ahead, a voyage to the West Indies and warm sun-splashed days is an enticing prospect. Nine idyllic islands are awaiting your pleasure on this Caribbean cruise contrasting dramatic volcanoes with palm fringed beaches, tropical rainforests with azure seas, and bustling markets with romantic sunsets. Relaxing days at sea with additional calls en route in the beautiful Azores, complete this quite exceptional cruise holiday.

From Tilbury a leisurely voyage south calls first at Ponta Delgada on the 'green island' of São Miguel in the Azores, before continuing to Antigua where more than 365 beaches provide a warm welcome to the Caribbean. With its distinctly French flavour St. Barts is probably the most exclusive Caribbean island.and colonial St. Maarten is the Dutch sector of this island and a shopper's paradise. In St. Kitts, visit Brimstone Hill with its impressive fort and breathtaking coastal scenes from Timothy Hill. St. Lucia is a stunning volcanic island with green jungles, tropical vegetation and blue coves. From scenic St. Vincent, once the realm of pirates, discover the Grenadines: Bequia, with its idyllic beaches and Mayreau, a private island paradise offering an optional catamaran tour to the stunning Tobago Cays. With its British flavour, Barbados offers a mix of the familiar and the exotic - glorious golden beaches, towering palms and beautifully landscaped gardens. Say goodbye to the Caribbean as Marco Polo sails northbound. Enjoy the facilities, daytime activities and evening entertainment on board before reaching Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores, a centuries old refuge for sailors. Sadly, your voyage comes to an end as you sail back to Tilbury at the end of a truly memorable holiday.