8 nights · Barbados · Departs Bridgetown (Barbados) · Visiting Bequia Island, Fort-de-France, Roseau, Basseterre St Kitts, St John Island USVI, Castries · Aboard Silversea Cruises on the Silver Spirit
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| Cruise line | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Silver Spirit |
| Duration | 8 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $6,400 per person |
| Year built | 2009 |
| Guests | 648 |
| Cabins | 270 |
| Crew | 412 |
| Length | 211 m |
| Beam | 27 m |
| Cruising speed | 20.0 kn |
Bridgetown rewards travelers who leave the ship and walk into Barbados’ compact capital. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and Garrison trace the island’s colonial history; Broad Street offers a lively glimpse of daily life. Pause beside the Careenage, where boats thread the old harbour, then browse shops for local rum and Bajan crafts. Carlisle Bay’s pale sand and clear water lie just beyond the city.
Port Elizabeth sits on Bequia’s Admiralty Bay, where fishing boats and yachts share a sheltered anchorage. Step ashore into a compact waterfront of cafés and shops, then follow the Belmont Walkway towards Princess Margaret Beach. Bequia’s boatbuilding tradition remains visible in its working yards and local craft. Come for unhurried island life, swimming in clear water and views across the Grenadines.
Fort-de-France puts Martinique’s French-Caribbean character within easy reach of the quay. The island’s capital wraps around a sheltered bay, with cafés, shops and the covered Grand Marché near the waterfront. The iron-framed Schoelcher Library was shipped from Paris in the 19th century. Nearby, Saint-Louis Cathedral reflects a city repeatedly rebuilt after fires and earthquakes. Beyond town, roads climb toward Balata Gardens and lead to rum distilleries and beaches beneath volcanic peaks.
Roseau is Dominica’s compact, characterful capital, where Creole life meets a handsome Caribbean waterfront. Walk its streets to find the Old Market, local shops, and the island’s botanical gardens. For a wider view, climb to Morne Bruce, where the city, coast, and green interior unfold below. Beyond town, rainforest trails lead to waterfalls and hot springs, while volcanic reefs invite exploration. Bring comfortable shoes; Dominica rewards travelers who prefer wild landscapes to polished resort strips.
Begin in Basseterre, St Kitts’s compact capital, where Georgian buildings and busy market streets reveal the island’s layered past. At Independence Square, once a slave market, pause among mature trees before browsing nearby shops and cafés. Then leave town for Mount Liamuiga’s volcanic slopes, former sugar estates and beaches of dark volcanic sand. Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, rewards the drive with stone ramparts and wide Caribbean views.
Cruz Bay is St. John’s harbor town, where ferries, cafés and island roads meet. From here, much of the island opens quickly: Virgin Islands National Park protects roughly two-thirds of St. John. Follow North Shore Road to white-sand beaches and clear water, or visit the sugar plantation ruins at Annaberg. Back in town, browse the shops at Mongoose Junction, then choose a waterfront table for dinner.
Castries brings Saint Lucia’s capital close to the water, with cruise ships entering a sheltered harbor beneath green hills. Start at the lively Castries Market, where vendors sell spices, produce, and local crafts. Nearby, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Derek Walcott Square offer a quieter glimpse of the city’s past. For island views, visit Morne Fortune; for a beach day, arrange transport beyond town.
Bridgetown rewards travelers who leave the ship and walk into Barbados’ compact capital. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and Garrison trace the island’s colonial history; Broad Street offers a lively glimpse of daily life. Pause beside the Careenage, where boats thread the old harbour, then browse shops for local rum and Bajan crafts. Carlisle Bay’s pale sand and clear water lie just beyond the city.
Published August 17, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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