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Marella Explorer 2 in Dubrovnik, September 2024, sailing from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)

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Cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)

Bridgetown's deep-water harbour is a base for Southern Caribbean and transatlantic sailings, and a regular call for ships touring the islands.

Things to do in Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)

  • Carlisle BaySnorkel over shipwrecks and swim with turtles, a few minutes from the port.
  • Historic Bridgetown and its GarrisonA UNESCO World Heritage Site with the parliament buildings and the George Washington House.
  • Harrison's CaveA tram through limestone caverns in the centre of the island.
  • Mount Gay rum tourTasting at the visitor centre of one of the oldest rum makers.
  • The east coast at BathshebaWild Atlantic surf and rock formations.

When to go

  1. Jan: high season
  2. Feb: high season
  3. Mar: high season
  4. Apr: high season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: shoulder season
  7. Jul: shoulder season
  8. Aug: low season
  9. Sep: low season
  10. Oct: low season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: high season

The Caribbean season runs from November to April, when most European lines base ships here. Summer is quieter, though Barbados sits south of the usual hurricane tracks.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferThe Bridgetown cruise terminal is about 12 miles (19 km) from Grantley Adams International, 25 to 35 minutes by taxi at set fares. Many cruises sell a transfer with the fly-cruise package.

Rental cars: Available, but driving is on the left on narrow roads; most visitors use taxis.

The airport for Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer) is Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Lounge Frog has no open lounges on record there.

Ships sailing from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)

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Marella Explorer 2 in Dubrovnik, September 20243.2 ★Marella CruisesMarella Explorer 21995 · 71,545 GT · 1,814 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanMarella Explorer 2 is the lead ship of the Century class, built by Meyer Werft and entered service in December 1995 as Celebrity Cruises' Century. After sailing in China as…Renaissance at Mahón, Menorca, August 20253.2 ★Ambassador Cruise LineRenaissance1993 · 55,575 GT · 1,258 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanRenaissance was built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and entered service in December 1993 as Holland America Line's Maasdam. Sold in 2020 to Seajets, which laid her up as Aegean…Royal Clipper in the Mediterranean, April 20183.0 ★Star ClippersRoyal Clipper2000 · 4,425 GT · 227 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanRoyal Clipper is a five-masted, fully rigged sailing ship and the largest vessel in the Star Clippers fleet. Robert McFarlane redesigned her for the line on the lines of the 1902…

Ships that call at Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)

Ships based elsewhere whose Caribbean sailings regularly stop here, from the lines that call most often. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

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Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)?

On Cruise Frog, 3 ships sail from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer): Marella Explorer 2 (Marella Cruises), Renaissance (Ambassador Cruise Line) and Royal Clipper (Star Clippers).

Which cruise lines sail from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)?

Marella Cruises, Ambassador Cruise Line and Star Clippers sail from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer).

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)?

Marella Explorer 2 (Marella Cruises), at 3.2 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Bridgetown, Barbados and Bridgetown, Barbados (winter); Dunkirk and Marseille, France (summer)?

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI).

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