Limited availability
8 nights · Southern Caribbean
Windward and Leeward Antilles
Solstice, Vanguard class
A Barbados round trip taking in the Windwards and the ABC islands, with sea days for the two long westbound and eastbound passages.
- Sails
- Wed 23 Dec 2026
- Returns
- Thu 31 Dec 2026
- From
- Barbados
- Deposit terms
- Refundable deposit
- Sailing code
- solstice-20261223
- Barbados
- St. Lucia
- Grenada
- At Sea
- Bonaire
- Curaçao
- Aruba
- At Sea
- Barbados
Day by day
All times are local to the port. Dates are calculated from the sailing's departure date.
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Day 1 · Wed 23 Dec 2026
Barbados
Barbados
Arrives — · Departs 18:00
Embarkation at Barbados. All aboard before the 18:00 sailing.
6 shore excursions in Barbados
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Island Highlights and Shopping
A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.
$49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Best Beaches Drive
An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.
$59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Bathsheba and the Atlantic Coast
The wind-carved rocks of the east coast and the Andromeda Botanic Gardens.
$75.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy
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Harrison's Cave Tram Tour
An electric tram through the crystallised limestone cavern in the island's interior.
$89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Catamaran Sail and Snorkel
A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.
$89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Catamaran Sail and Turtle Swim
A west-coast sail with a swim among hawksbill and green turtles.
$119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate
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Day 2 · Thu 24 Dec 2026
St. Lucia
Saint Lucia
Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00
Alongside at St. Lucia from 08:00 to 17:00.
6 shore excursions in St. Lucia
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Island Highlights and Shopping
A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.
$49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Best Beaches Drive
An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.
$59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island
The 18th-century fortifications on Pigeon Island and beach time at Rodney Bay.
$79.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Catamaran Sail and Snorkel
A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.
$89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Rainforest Aerial Tram
A gondola through the canopy of the Castries waterworks rainforest reserve.
$109.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy
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Pitons and Sulphur Springs
The drive-in volcano at Soufrière, the mud baths and views of the Gros and Petit Piton.
$119.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · moderate
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Day 3 · Fri 25 Dec 2026
Grenada
Grenada
Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00
Alongside at Grenada from 08:00 to 17:00.
6 shore excursions in Grenada
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Grand Anse Beach Break
Transfers and beach time on the two-mile beach south of St. George's.
$49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Island Highlights and Shopping
A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.
$49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Best Beaches Drive
An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.
$59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel
A boat to Molinere Bay and the submerged sculptures of Jason deCaires Taylor.
$79.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate
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Grand Etang Lake and Spice Estate
The crater lake in the rainforest and a working nutmeg and cocoa estate.
$85.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Catamaran Sail and Snorkel
A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.
$89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Day 4 · Sat 26 Dec 2026
At Sea
Arrives — · Departs —
A day at sea.
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Day 5 · Sun 27 Dec 2026
Bonaire
Bonaire
Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00
Alongside at Bonaire from 08:00 to 17:00.
6 shore excursions in Bonaire
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Salt Pans and Slave Huts Tour
The southern salt works, the 19th-century slave huts and the flamingo sanctuary.
$55.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Beach Club Day Pass
Loungers, pool and lunch at a beach club within easy reach of the pier.
$69.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy
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Coastal Catamaran Cruise
A relaxed sail along the coast with an open bar and swim stop.
$75.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Bonaire National Marine Park Snorkel
Two guided snorkel stops on the fringing reef that surrounds the whole island.
$79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate
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Reef Snorkel by Boat
A short boat ride to the reef with two snorkel stops and all equipment supplied.
$79.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate
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Washington Slagbaai National Park
A drive through the northern national park with flamingo and salt-pan viewpoints.
$109.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · moderate
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Day 6 · Mon 28 Dec 2026
Curaçao
Curaçao
Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
Alongside at Curaçao from 08:00 to 18:00.
6 shore excursions in Curaçao
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Old Town Walking Tour
A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.
$55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate
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Willemstad and Queen Emma Bridge
The UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial waterfront and the floating pontoon bridge.
$59.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Panoramic Coach Tour
A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.
$65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Hato Caves and Ostrich Farm
The limestone caves with Arawak petroglyphs and the ostrich farm at Groot St. Joris.
$79.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Museums and Monuments Half Day
Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.
$99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Klein Curaçao Beach Day
A catamaran crossing to the uninhabited island and its lighthouse beach.
$149.00 per guest · 8.0 hours · easy
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Day 7 · Tue 29 Dec 2026
Aruba
Aruba
Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00
Alongside at Aruba from 08:00 to 17:00.
6 shore excursions in Aruba
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Island Highlights and Shopping
A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.
$49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Eagle Beach and Palm Beach
Beach time on the leeward coast with a stop at the divi-divi trees.
$55.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Best Beaches Drive
An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.
$59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Antilla Wreck Snorkel Sail
A catamaran to the wreck of the German freighter Antilla, scuttled in 1940.
$89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate
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Catamaran Sail and Snorkel
A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.
$89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Arikok National Park Jeep Safari
A four-wheel-drive route across the park to the Natural Pool and Boca Prins.
$119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · active
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Day 8 · Wed 30 Dec 2026
At Sea
Arrives — · Departs —
A day at sea.
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Day 9 · Thu 31 Dec 2026
Barbados
Barbados
Arrives 07:00 · Departs —
Arrive Barbados at 07:00 and disembark.
6 shore excursions in Barbados
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Island Highlights and Shopping
A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.
$49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy
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Best Beaches Drive
An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.
$59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Bathsheba and the Atlantic Coast
The wind-carved rocks of the east coast and the Andromeda Botanic Gardens.
$75.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy
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Harrison's Cave Tram Tour
An electric tram through the crystallised limestone cavern in the island's interior.
$89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy
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Catamaran Sail and Snorkel
A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.
$89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate
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Catamaran Sail and Turtle Swim
A west-coast sail with a swim among hawksbill and green turtles.
$119.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate
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Your ship
Second Vanguard-class ship, built for the Baltic and Norwegian summer and the Caribbean off-season.
- Guests
- 5,610
- Crew
- 1,950
- Gross tonnage
- 197,000
- Decks
- 18
- Entered service
- 2026
Venues aboard
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Starlight Theatre
entertainment · deck 4
The main show lounge, seating a third of the ship at one sitting.
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True North Dining Room
dining · deck 4
The main dining room, served across two seatings and open seating at lunch.
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Promenade Bar
bar · deck 6
An all-day bar on the wraparound promenade.
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Kaisu
dining · deck 10
Japanese small plates, sushi and a robata counter.
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The Meridian Grill
dining · deck 10
A reservation-only steakhouse with a dry-ageing cabinet in the dining room.
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Compass Rose Buffet
dining · deck 14
Casual buffet dining forward and aft, open from early breakfast to late supper.
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Harbour Kids
family · deck 14
Supervised youth programming split by age band.
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True Blue Spa and Fitness
wellness · deck 15
Thermal suite, treatment rooms and a gym facing forward over the bow.
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North Star Club
lounge · deck 16
The concierge lounge reserved for Meridian Club Suite guests.
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Observatory Lounge
bar · deck 17
A forward-facing observation bar with floor-to-ceiling glass.
In every stateroom
- Two twin beds convertible to a queen
- Private bathroom with shower
- Safe
Fares and staterooms
Per person for a party of 2 guests sharing one stateroom.
| Category | Availability | Sq ft | Sleeps | Fare pp | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN Interior Interior | Limited availability 173 of 700 staterooms left | 158 | 4 | $1,295.29 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe |
| IV Interior Virtual View Interior | Good availability 81 of 240 staterooms left | 172 | 4 | $1,365.01 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Floor-to-ceiling virtual view screen |
| OV Ocean View Ocean View | Good availability 141 of 420 staterooms left | 182 | 4 | $1,518.38 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window |
| OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View | Limited availability 26 of 120 staterooms left | 182 | 3 | $1,378.95 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window |
| BC Balcony Balcony | Almost sold out 95 of 1050 staterooms left | 204 | 4 | $1,741.46 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator |
| BA Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony | Limited availability 21 of 120 staterooms left | 248 | 4 | $2,020.32 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator |
| JS Junior Suite Suite | Limited availability 15 of 110 staterooms left | 310 | 4 | $2,647.75 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation |
| CS Meridian Club Suite Suite | Limited availability 6 of 45 staterooms left | 486 | 4 | $3,693.46 | Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation |
Plus $189.81 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 200% supplement.
Price estimate
Choose a category and a party to see the itemised price.
From $1,295.29 per person
8 nights · 23 Dec 2026 · Solstice