Barbados sunset
A pink salt lake, Bonaire
Dutch influences in Willemstad
The Pitons of St Lucia
Aruba’s idyllic coastline
A colourful coral reef
Flamingoes in Bonaire
Pride of Barbados flowers
St Kitts
A Standard Balcony Cabin
Enjoy Asian cuisine at East to West
Coast to Coast
Look forward to delicious cuisine
The South Cape Bar
The Lido
Spirit of Discovery’s sumptuous Spa
The Britannia Lounge
The Playhouse
Included afternoon tea
Best of the Caribbean
Spirit of Discovery departing Portsmouth
from
£12,600 per person
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £380pp applies if the included travel and cancellation cover is not required § Read More
Save up to 35%
32 nights
8th March 2028
How our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Enjoy the relaxed ambience of the tropical Caribbean
Set sail on a springtime cruise to the Caribbean in 2028 visiting one tropical island after another. Pause to admire the floral charms of Madeira, enjoying the facilities and entertainment on board Spirit of Discovery as you cruise across the Atlantic and into the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean islands flawlessly fit the popular notion of a tropical paradise… incredible natural beauty and a relaxed rhythm of life. No more so than Barbados, where an overnight visit gives you time to explore the swaying palms of the Tropical Garden Barbados and perhaps watch a mesmerising sunset on an optional boat trip. Island hop to St Lucia, whose iconic skyline is dominated by the volcanic Pitons, and on to Antigua and St Kitts, with their tropical rainforests.
Then, following a relaxing sea day, cruise to the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, a new port of call for our Spirit ships. As well as their distinctly Dutch culture and architecture, the islands are also popular for their prisitine beaches, world-class snorkelling and vibrant flora and fauna. Your Caribbean adventure concludes with a visit to the ‘Isle of Spice’, Grenada, known for its abundance of nutmeg and cinnamon. On the return journey, Spirit of Discovery will stop at Sao Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Aptly known as ‘Green Island’, Sao Miguel is characterised by its volcanic landscapes – to the east lies geothermal Furnas Lake with its bubbling fumeroles and hot springs, while in the northwest the green and blue crater lakes of Sete Cidades are situated.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Madeira is a verdant, mountainous island formed from a volcanic eruption and known for its namesake wine. Often described as the ‘floating garden in the Atlantic’, the island is home to the world’s largest laurel forest and Botanical Gardens where exotic indigenous plants grow.
Included excursion
See more of Funchal with a choice of an included excursion.
Optional excursions
Join an optional excursion to explore Funchal by Tukxi, take a walking tour of the island’s levadas, or join a whale and dolphin RIB Adventure.
Land by launch or tender.
Arrive 1300 on March 19. Depart 2000 on March 20.
Barbados offers a blend of West African and British culture, having remained a British colony until 1966. The island’s lively capital Bridgetown features 17th-century buildings and a historic Garrison, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included visit to Tropical Garden Barbados with its variety of palm trees.
Optional excursions
Perhaps take a tram ride into the heart of Harrison’s Cave, a crystallised limestone cave adorned with stalactites and deep pools of crystal-clear water or follow nature trails to discover the tropical sights of Barbados.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Situated on the eastern edge of the Caribbean, St Lucia is cloaked in lush rainforest and famed for its iconic twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion will reveal the island’s highlights.
Optional excursion
Join a sightseeing cruise for splendid views of the Pitons.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
Located at the ‘Gateway to the Caribbean’, Antigua has a rich history, having been discovered and named by Columbus in 1493. Admiral Nelson, was stationed here in the late 18th century, and his legacy is still evident today at English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Included excursion
See the island highlights on an included tour.
Optional excursion
Delve into the island’s past with a visit to Nelson’s Dockyard and the colonial buildings of St John’s or join a catamaran trip out to the coral reefs.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
St Kitts was settled during the 1600s by the British and French, who established sugar plantations. Discover dense rainforests and perhaps visit Fairview Great House, which provides an insight into the island’s history. St Kitts is home to a World Heritage Site, Brimstone Hill, which is crowned with a fortress constructed in 1690.
Included excursion
Admire the island’s rolling green landscape on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Visit Fairview Great House and enjoy a tour of this meticulously restored 17th-century building and its botanical gardens.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
With brightly coloured buildings that mirror those in Amsterdam, Oranjestad’s Dutch heritage is clear to see. The capital of Aruba, Oranjestad combines colourful European-style architecture with the sights you would expect to find on a Caribbean island, pristine beaches, swaying palms and crystal-clear waters.
Included excursion
Explore Aruba’s rugged coastline on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Take a trip to Eagle Beach, known for its powdery sand, turquoise waters, and wind-sculpted Fofoti trees.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
A Caribbean centre of trade, Willemstad was founded by Dutch colonists in 1634. The UNESCO-listed harbour and inner-city is a reflection of its European influences complete with waterways, pavement cafes and narrow-gabled, 18th-century houses in all manner of colours.
Included excursion
Take a guided tour of the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Explore the limestone Hato Caves, home to long-nosed fruit bats, cave paintings, waterfalls and unusual rock formations.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1900.
A new port of call for our Spirit ships, Bonaire is part of the Leeward Antilles archipelago. Its first inhabitants were an indigenous group from Venezuela, who arrived around 1300 BC, followed by Spanish explorers who claimed Bonaire in 1499. In the 17th century it was captured by the Dutch, and their influences can still be seen and heard today. Along with colourful gabled buildings, the island is renowned for its wild flamingoes, world-class diving opportunities and unusual pink salt flats.
Included excursion
Head to the southeastern corner of the island to see the striking pink salt flats that serve as both a major industrial salt producer and a wildlife sanctuary.
Optional excursion
Explore the island’s coral reefs on a catamaran adventure with the opportunity to snorkel.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Dubbed the ‘Isle of Spice’ thanks to the abundance of nutmeg and cinnamon found here, Grenada is the southernmost island of the Antilles archipelago.
Included excursion
On an included excursion you can discover the natural scenery and volcanic origins of the Isle of Spice.
Optional excursion
Discover Grenada’s coastline on a relaxing catamaran cruise.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Scattered in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores is made up of nine islands, and Ponta Delgada is the capital of the largest of these, Sao Miguel. Aptly known as ‘Green Island’, Sao Miguel is characterised by its volcanic landscapes – to the east lies geothermal Furnas Lake with its bubbling fumeroles and hot springs, while in the northwest the green and blue crater lakes of Sete Cidades are situated.
Included excursion
An included excursion is a great way to see more of the scenery.
Optional excursions
Take in views of Fire Lake, which is set in a volcanic crater before visiting a pineapple plantation to sample the locally produced pineapple liqueur.
Arrive 0700.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
Important Information
§ Travel Insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read More
from
£12,600 per person
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £380pp applies if the included travel and cancellation cover is not required § Read More
Save up to 35%
32 nights
8th March 2028
How our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
from
£12,600 per person
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £380pp applies if the included travel and cancellation cover is not required § Read More
Save up to 35%
32 nights
8th March 2028
How our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.