Immerse yourself in the colours and cultures of each captivating island. The Caribbean epitomises idyllic holidays: white sand, crystal-clear waters, and swaying palm trees. But there’s plenty more to see beyond the blissful beachfront. On your Caribbean cruise, you can hike to a volcanic summit, dance to a vibrant street parade, and visit the last surviving community of Carib Indians… On a P&O Cruises holiday, you can get to the heart of each colourful island.
Breathtaking beaches: Life doesn’t get much better than relaxing on the beach with a warm ocean breeze on your skin and the sea lapping at your toes. On a cruise to the Caribbean, the first thing you should do is take a deep breath. Close your eyes and picture the perfect beach, and you’ll likely conjure an image of ultramarine waters lapping powder-soft white sand.
Caribbean food: Conch chowder, fried jackfish, tania fritters, soursop ice cream and, of course, rum punch: exotic flavours abound in the Caribbean, and few parts of the world can match it. Found all along North America’s Atlantic seaboard, chowder is somewhere between a soup and a stew. Enjoy island life with local dishes that’ll tickle your taste buds.
Magnificent scenery: The twin peaks – Gros Piton and Petit Piton – that dominate St Lucia’s landscape are a true Caribbean landmark. Rich vegetation, geothermal fields and hot springs, coral reefs and a wonderful variety of wildlife make this an area of excellent beauty. Colourfully painted shacks selling fried fish and rum punch. There is something to suit my every mood in the Caribbean.