Eastern Caribbean Cruise - from Bridgetown - 94272

Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados. This city, with a population of 6,700 lies at the South coast of the country. Tourists will find a huge range of shopping options and an exciting nightlife at the ultra-modern port facility of this idyllic little town. Bridgetown has a historic synagogue, built by Brazilian Jews in 1627, shortly after the founding of the British colony. A variety of water sports are on offer at the beaches at Dover, Rockley and Needhams Point.

St. George's is the capital of Grenada, which is one of the prettiest ports in the Caribbean with its narrow, steep streets running between the houses and churches. The horseshoe-shaped harbour basin of the Carenage in the town centre is encircled by Wharf Road. Along the quay promenade there are old warehouses from the French and British colonial era, some of which have been restored and converted into restaurants, shops or offices. On the elevated area around St. George are the remains of old fortifications, such as Fort George, behind which rises the silhouette of the forested mountainsides.

Kingstown is the capital and port of the Caribbean state of St. Vincent. The busy port is the trading centre of the islands. The weekly market on Saturday mornings is where everyone meets. St. Mary's Cathedral in the town centre boasts a combination of various European architectural styles. The ruins of Fort Charlotte on a 180 m high slope in the North of the city from where you can enjoy a marvellous view are well worth a visit. The oldest Botanic Gardens in the western hemisphere are situated just to the North of Kingstown. Various rare tropical trees and plants flourish on the 8-hectare garden area. The collection of ancient stone monuments is also very interesting. Slightly North of Kingstown, at St. Vincent Parrot Reserve, visitors can marvel at the St. Vincent parrots, which are under threat of extinction.

Bequia (pronounced Bekwe) in the South of the Grenadine Island of St. Vincent is the largest island in the group at 18 km². The friendly town with a population of 5,000 lives by the traditions of ship-building and fishing. Bequia was once home to whalers. Its residents still have the reputation of being the best shipbuilders in the world. Sights include: the old whaling station and the turtle farm, the oldest botanic garden in the Western world and the fish market.

'The capital of the French island of Martinique is known not only as a port, but also as the economic centre of the island. Narrow, bustling strees and colourful markets give the city its character. Sights include: the library, "Savannah Gardens", the war memorial, the Empress Josephine memorial, and Saint-Louis cathedral.

Soufrière is the second-largest town on the island of St. Lucia. The deep-sea port is located on the foothills of two extinct volcanoes, the Pitons, which are St. Lucia's most famous sights. Soufrière is a collection of colourful houses with arcades at the edge of the rainforest before which little fishing boats lie at the beach. On Saturdays the weekly market is held on the beach promenade. There are lots of small shops on the main street and at the church square. A restored colonial house and a parish church made of huge, dark grey bricks with an open wooden roof truss are worth a visit. The road from Soufrière to Fond St. Jacques runs through dense rainforest to the East and leads to the spectacular diamond waterfalls, the Botanic Gardens, sulphur springs and the "Drive-in Volcano", which can be viewed from the inside.

Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados. This city, with a population of 6,700 lies at the South coast of the country. Tourists will find a huge range of shopping options and an exciting nightlife at the ultra-modern port facility of this idyllic little town. Bridgetown has a historic synagogue, built by Brazilian Jews in 1627, shortly after the founding of the British colony. A variety of water sports are on offer at the beaches at Dover, Rockley and Needhams Point.