Why Choose a Cruise & Stay Holiday?

While a cruise allows you to visit multiple destinations across the Caribbean, adding a hotel stay in Barbados gives you the opportunity to fully embrace the island's famous hospitality, spectacular beaches and laid-back lifestyle. Rather than rushing straight to or from your ship, you can enjoy additional days soaking up the Caribbean sunshine, exploring the island's attractions and experiencing Barbados at a more relaxed pace.

A Cruise & Stay holiday is ideal for travellers seeking a seamless blend of luxury, adventure and relaxation. It also allows guests to recover from their flight before sailing or enjoy a few extra days of indulgence after returning from their cruise.

Why Barbados is the Perfect Choice

Barbados is one of the Caribbean's most sought-after destinations and a leading departure point for luxury Caribbean cruises. The island offers year-round sunshine, crystal-clear waters, world-class hospitality and a superb selection of luxury accommodation.

Guests can choose from some of the Caribbean's finest resorts and hotels, including the renowned Sandy Lane, famous for its legendary service, championship golf courses and elegant beachfront setting. Those seeking an all-inclusive luxury experience may prefer Sandals Royal Barbados or Sandals Barbados, where gourmet dining, premium drinks and beachfront accommodation are included.

Other exceptional options include Cobblers Cove, Fairmont Royal Pavilion, The House by Elegant Hotels, Coral Reef Club, O2 Beach Club & Spa and a range of luxury villas and boutique hotels that cater to every style of traveller.

Exceptional Dining Experiences

Barbados is widely regarded as one of the culinary capitals of the Caribbean. During your stay, you can enjoy everything from beachfront dining to world-class gourmet restaurants.

Highlights include the iconic The Cliff, one of the Caribbean's most celebrated fine dining restaurants, offering spectacular oceanfront views and exceptional cuisine. Guests can also enjoy memorable dining experiences at The Tides, Champers, Lone Star Restaurant, Sea Shed, QP Bistro, Baia and many other acclaimed establishments around the island.

From freshly caught seafood and Caribbean specialities to contemporary international cuisine, Barbados offers an outstanding dining scene to complement your luxury holiday.

What Can You Expect?

A typical Barbados Cruise & Stay holiday begins with several nights at a luxury beachfront resort, allowing time to relax, enjoy the island and settle into holiday mode. Guests can spend their days exploring beautiful beaches, enjoying spa treatments, visiting historic attractions, discovering island culture or simply unwinding beside the pool with a cocktail in hand.

Following your stay, you'll embark on a luxury cruise with leading cruise lines such as Seabourn, Silversea, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Explora Journeys, SeaDream Yacht Club, Emerald Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Azamara. Your voyage may take you to stunning destinations including St. Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, Martinique, St. Kitts, Bequia and many more Caribbean gems.

The result is a perfectly balanced holiday that combines the relaxation of a luxury Barbados resort with the excitement of discovering multiple Caribbean islands, all delivered with the comfort, convenience and service expected from the world's leading luxury travel brands.

A Barbados Cruise & Stay holiday truly offers the ultimate Caribbean escape, blending luxury on land with unforgettable experiences at sea.