The West Indies - 4th January 2011 - 31 nights from £2,299pp

With the prospects of a long winter ahead, a voyage to the West Indies and warm sun-splashed days is an enticing prospect. Ten 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 in the Azores, Madeira and Lisbon complete this quite exceptional cruise holiday.

Sailing from Falmouth, a leisurely voyage south calls first at Ponta Delgada in the Azores before continuing to Antigua where more than 365 beaches provide a warm welcome to the Caribbean. Colonial St. Maarten is the Dutch sector of the island and a shopper's paradise, and with its distinctly French flavour St. Barts is probably the most exclusive Caribbean island. See the route on our cruise map and itinerary below.

From Tortola, largest of the British Virgin Islands, visit nearby Virgin Gorda where at The Baths giant boulders form spectacular pools. And in picturesque St. Kitts, visit Brimstone Hill with its impressive fort. 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 Ocean Countess sails northbound. Enjoy the facilities and entertainment on board before reaching the 'garden island' of Madeira and then on to historic Lisbon. London is your next port of call, where you can taste the delights of our capital city before visiting the colourful, historic and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam, en route to Falmouth.

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Cruise Itinerary

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Ocean Countess Deck Plan

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Other cruises from Falmouth include: Christmas Canaries, Madeira & The Canary Islands and Amazon, Orinoco & the Azores.

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