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This exotic escape from the UK winter climate is a marvellous opportunity to experience the Caribbean and there is no better way to get a true flavour of this paradise than on a cruise. We begin with a stay in New York, a memorable city at any time of year with so many sights and its unique Big Apple atmosphere. Norwegian Gem then takes you south to call at some of the Caribbean's most celebrated islands; the plantation houses and cane fields of Barbados, the snow-white beaches and maritime history of Antigua and the easy-going charm of Tortola. The Caribbean seems almost made for cruising, with azure seas, clear blue skies and rolling green hills combined with fascinating differences in cultures and customs, this is sure to be a holiday to remember.
14 DAYS FROM £1575
Nelsons Dockyard, Antigua New York
New York · St Thomas · Antigua · Barbados St. Maarten · Tortola
This holiday includes 10 nights full board cruise onboard Norwegian Gem and 2 nights in New York with a city tour.
DAY 1 LONDON · NEW YORK DAYS 4-5 AT SEA
We begin with Titan's VIP Home Departure ServiceTM to London Heathrow for your scheduled British Airways or another leading airline flight to New York. On arrival we transfer to the centrally located Holiday Inn Midtown, our base for the next two nights.
DAY 2
NEW YORK
This morning we join our coach for a sightseeing tour of New York, including many of the famous sights in Manhattan from the Empire State building on 5th Avenue to Chinatown and Battery Park from where we observe the Statue of Liberty. This afternoon is at leisure for you to visit your favourite attraction or area of the city. Our tour manager will be on hand to advise and assist and the central location of our hotel is such that all the major sights are within easy reach.
Two indulgent days at sea as we cruise towards the Caribbean provides the perfect opportunity to get to know your ship and the many facilities and services she offers. Your daily programme will list a range of classes, talks and events for you to join in if you wish, alternatively of course simply relax with a book on deck or treat yourself to a spa. Dining onboard Norwegian Gem allows you to enjoy lunch and dinner in a choice of first class restaurants at a time that suits you.
DAY 6
ST THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS
DAY 3
NEW YORK
You have time this morning to enjoy some shopping or further exploration in New York before our early afternoon transfer from your hotel to the port to embark Norwegian Gem. Time to settle in to your cabin and admire the famous sites as we cruise down the Hudson River and out to sea.
Caribbean Beach
The tropical paradise of St. Thomas is our first port of call and makes for a wonderful Caribbean introduction. Take a tour of the island along Skyline Drive to take in the magnificent views of St John and the British Virgin Islands, and Magen's Bay, named one of the ten best beaches in the world. You also visit the estate St. Peter Great House with its classic Caribbean architecture and native stonework. Coral World is set in a beautiful landscaped park with an Observatory Tower built into the sea to allow you to descend below the surface to view the spectacular and ever-changing marine life. Norwegian Gem sails early evening.
St. Thomas
DAY 7
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Early morning arrival in Antigua, the largest of the British Leeward Islands renowned for its snow-white sandy beaches, colonial sugar plantations and tropical rainforests. Visit Nelson's Dockyard where you will see the Admiral's House, the Officers' quarters and other historic buildings in the only existing naval dockyard in the world. Or why not take a jeep safari to the quieter, less visited parts of the island to get a flavour of its wonderful natural beauty and historic Fort George from where you will get lovely panoramic views of the English Harbour. We sail late afternoon.
DAY 8
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
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Barbados is the island where afternoon tea is a ritual, cricket is the national sport and British traditions remain very much part of everyday life. We arrive this morning in bustling Bridgetown with its impressive monument to Horatio Nelson, pre-dating Nelson's Column by two decades. Here you may choose to visit Harrison's Cave, a rare natural phenomenon in the Caribbean, for a
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