Caribbean cruise holiday offers a world of wonders
For the ultimate island-hopping adventure, there's nothing like a Caribbean fly-cruise holiday.
Wake up to a new view every day, from Barbados with its calypso rhythms to lush Dominica, chic St Maarten, the Spice Island of Grenada and sparkling vistas of the Caribbean Sea.
Enjoy Insta-perfect beaches and fabulous local food, explore rainforests, sip sundowners in colourful rum shacks and slow down to the pace of island life.
And if you book a Caribbean fly-cruise holiday with P&O Cruises, you'll sail in style, with a fantastic choice of restaurants and entertainment, perfect pools, a sleek spa and plenty of fun for all.
As summer ends in Europe, Britannia – the freshly refurbished P&O Cruises flagship – makes her way to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean.
You'll find new-look venues and upgraded spaces, from the Sunset Bar and stylish restaurant The Glass House, to Oasis Spa and Salon, plus a children's splash area.
After days spent on white-sand beaches, get back on board to explore a choice of 27 bars and restaurants, offering everything from casual eating experiences to elegant fine dining.
For a splash of glam, don't miss Celebration Night, with a menu curated by Marco Pierre White.
And with evening entertainment ranging from shows and live music to comedy and dancing, you'll find plenty to enjoy once the sun goes down.
The Caribbean isn't Britannia's only destination; the P&O Cruises flagship visits the Norwegian Fjords from spring into summer and sails around the Mediterranean in July and August.
By day, head to one of the four pools, or if you're feeling energetic, get involved in a game of pickleball or basketball.
Travelling as a family? Let the young ones make friends at the action-packed kids' clubs while you take the chance to treat yourself at the spa.
Ready to go island hopping? With P&O Cruises, you can fly to Barbados and then take a 14-night round trip that will give you a taste of the many jewels of the Caribbean.
In Dominica, dubbed the 'Nature Island', you could discover untouched rainforests, cascading waterfalls and natural springs, or head out on the water to spot whales and dolphins.
Why not stop off in Castries, the charming capital of St Lucia, an island dominated by its two rainforest-clad Piton peaks? Here, you can explore on a Jeep safari and catamaran cruise, taste freshly picked fruit at a local farm, or learn how to make rich chocolate at St Lucia's oldest cocoa plantation.
A 14-night fly-cruise holiday to the Caribbean gives you time to explore islands as varied as colourful Curacao and dreamy Aruba.
On a stop at Kingstown, St Vincent, you have the chance to set sail on a traditional West Indian schooner or explore the tropical hideaway of Bequia.
Grenada offers lush gardens, or the chance to tour the charming capital and relax at a sleek beach club.
You might also visit stylish St Maarten – a unique blend of Dutch and French influences, renowned for upscale boutiques and sumptuous cuisine – and have a chance to explore the food, history and 365 soft-sand beaches of Antigua.
The perfect way to shake off the winter chill, a P&O Cruises fly-cruise holiday to the Caribbean promises vibrant islands and unforgettable encounters, as well as the chance to enjoy sun-splashed living on board Britannia.
*Accurate at the time of publication. Early Saver price of £1,699 per person is based on two adults sharing a PF grade Inside cabin on cruise B627A. Prices are subject to availability and may go up or down. Fly-cruise price shown is inclusive of economy class flights from/to London and transfers. Prices may vary for other departure airports. All flights are subject to availability. Early Saver bookings are made at the relevant cabin grade and a cabin number is allocated by P&O Cruises prior to departure. Dining preferences are not guaranteed. Shuttle buses in ports are an additional cost. Early Saver prices apply to new bookings only. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable booking conditions which are otherwise unchanged.
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