Caribbean : Caribbean Honeymoon Cruise - Royal Clipper

Arriving in the capital, Bridgetown, make your way to the dock where Royal Clipper will be waiting to whisk you away on your Caribbean honeymoon cruise. If you have chance, take a look around Bridgetown. You will see its English heritage reflected in some of its architecture, intermingled with the brightly painted wooden buildings.

As we approach this scenic island, keep a look out for the iconic Pitons – two volcanic plugs that rise precipitously from the turquoise sea. When you arrive there on your Caribbean honeymoon cruise, you can choose to explore the flourishing flora of the rainforests, visit the geothermally active Soufrière, take it easy on the soft sandy beaches or go snorkelling or scuba diving in the clear waters.

Today your Caribbean honeymoon cruise gives you the opportunity to explore Cabrits National Park, a vast area covered in tropical rainforest. Later you can visit Roseau, a small urban settlement which constitutes that island’s capital. There you will notice a delightful mixture of modern and colonial architecture, and there are numerous bars and cafés.

Sailing into Falmouth Harbour this morning, wake up to gorgeous views of the bay from your porthole. Falmouth was set up by the British in the early 1600s, and it is well worth taking the leisurely stroll along the seafront to English Harbour. St Paul’s church is a beautiful building to visit, and there are some lovely beaches if you simply want to take it easy on your Caribbean honeymoon cruise.

Basseterre is the vibrant hub of the island, with plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. In the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park you will discover a real treasure – the UNESCO listed 18th century fort, one of the largest in the Caribbean. Later today on your Caribbean honeymoon cruise, unwind on St Friars beach and let the gentle sound of the waves lull you into complete relaxation.

This group of islands to the south of Guadeloupe make an ideal place to go scuba diving or snorkelling together. Today on your tall ships cruise you have the opportunity to discover a new world of brightly coloured fish that play among the coral reefs, or alternatively enjoy the peacefulness of the white sandy beaches. Only two of these nine islands are inhabited, so it is easy to find a secluded spot.

Today your Caribbean honeymoon cruise brings you to the ‘rum capital of the world’, where it would only be right to enjoy a rum cocktail or two. The island is renowned for its quality French and Creole cuisine so make sure you try some while you are there. Explore the capital of Fort de France, see the fabulous botanical gardens in full bloom and pick up some souvenirs of your amazing time together.

Returning once again to Bridgetown, your Caribbean honeymoon cruise comes to an end. There is no doubt that you will have made some wonderful memories together, so fly home full of stories to tell friends and family of your superb honeymoon aboard Royal Clipper.