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 sell fried fish and rum punch. There is something to suit every mood in the Caribbean.