YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: UK to New York
Fly to New York and transfer to a 4-star centrally located hotel for 2 nights. A New York CityPass is included during your stay.

Day 2: New York
Take a bite of the Big Apple as you explore one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy excellent views over Manhattan from the Empire State Building; sail out to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty; and don’t forget the designer stores of Fifth Avenue and Macy’s, the largest department store in the world.

Day 3: Explorer of the Seas
Transfer to Cape Liberty port in New Jersey to join Explorer of the Seas for your 12 night Caribbean cruise.

Days 4 & 5: At Sea

Day 6: San Juan, Puerto Rico
One of the largest island’s in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico boasts mile upon mile of pristine beaches and a beautiful mountainous interior. Set on a rocky peninsula, the island’s capital, San Juan is home to striking Spanish colonial architecture in the exquisitely restored streets of the Old City, now a World Heritage Site.

Day 7: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
St. Thomas is the most accessible of the sixty islands, islets and cays that make up the US Virgin Islands. The picturesque capital of Charlotte Amalie is a historic city with colonial architecture and upmarket shops.

Day 8: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Half Dutch and half French, this tiny island offers fine beaches and stunning scenery. Philipsburg is set on Great Bay on the Dutch half of the island. See the charming 19th century wooden church and discover the history of the island at the Saint Maarten Museum.

Day 9: Roseau, Dominica
One of the Caribbean’s most untouched islands, Dominica offers forested mountains, meandering rivers and beautiful black-sand beaches. Try your hand at snorkelling at Champagne Beach and spot the rare Dominica parrots at the delightful Botanical Gardens.

Day 10: Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown is the lively capital of Barbados and is an easy-going city with a blend of colonial and modern buildings. Take a stroll along the Careenage, a long strip of water lined with expensive yachts; learn the history of the island at the excellent Barbados Museum; and discover the island’s favourite tipple at one of the local rum factories.

Day 11: St. John’s, Antigua
Bustling St. John’s is Antigua’s capital and the island’s only city. Explore the restored colonial buildings of charming Redcliffe Quay; nearby Heritage Quay is a great place for shopping; or perhaps join an excursion to discover more of the island.

Day 12: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands, some fifty islands and islets scattered across the sparkling ocean. Their unspoilt beauty offers secluded coves, palm-fringedsandy beaches, stunning tree-covered peaks and spectacular reefs with breathtaking marine life.

Days 13 & 14: At Sea

Day 15: Cape Liberty to the UK
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight returrn flight to the UK.