One trip, five adventures

With P&O Cruises, take one holiday around the Caribbean and enjoy endless adventures and a whole load of memories
Photograph: Time Out
Photograph: Time Out
Written by Time Out in partnership with P&O Cruises
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Sometimes, you just need to escape the daily routine and go make some memories, whether with your family, among friends or on your own. Life’s short, after all. Luckily, with P&O Cruises, there's a whole world of adventure out there to help tick things off your bucket list. A cruise holiday to the Caribbean is perfect for exploring multiple destinations on one holiday, all while on board the sunshine ship Arvia. 

Try Arvia's Altitude Skywalk, a thrilling high-ropes activity course set 54 metres above the ocean; swim beneath the Caribbean sun in its SkyDome; and play a round or two at Altitude Minigolf. And when that's all done, it's time to explore the incredible islands and start your adventures on shore. Here are five of our favourite shore experiences with P&O Cruises to help make your trip a truly memorable one.

1. Enjoy a catamaran adventure

Who doesn’t love the sound of a glitzy lunch on board a catamaran while floating in azure waters? Let us introduce you to the Diamond Rock by Catamaran with Lunch shore experience with P&O Cruises. From Fort de France in Martinique, you’ll head to sparkling Diamond Rock – a 175-metre high uninhabited volcanic island and the undisputed jewel in the crown of the Caribbean Sea – before sailing past the iconic Anses d'Arlet beach and swimming in the warm, clear waters. Next, you’ll explore a secret cove with soaring cliffs before tucking into a freshly prepared lunch, accompanied by live music. Finally, you’ll finish over at Anse Dufour or Anse Noire for turtle-spotting to finish the perfect day. 

2. Ride the historic sugar train

All aboard the Saint Kitts Railway and Cruise shore experience with P&O Cruises, following the line built in the early 20th century to transport sugar cane from the fields to the capital of Basseterre. Here, you'll soak up the views of the colourful northeastern coast as you chug steadily along. Enjoy a frozen rum and mango punch from the bar as you watch live dancers perform, or head up to the top deck to feel like royalty. Then it's a quick hop, skip and a jump onto a catamaran to glide along the southwestern coast to take in the infamous Brimstone Hill Fortress, sugar plantations and fishing villages.

3. Get away to your own private island

Fancy an afternoon on your own private island? Of course you do. Luckily, you don't need the budget of a billionaire with the White Bay Private Island Beach Getaway shore experience with P&O Cruises, from Tortola. Hop onto a speedboat and travel between the most dazzling spots in the British Virgin Islands before arriving at Guana Island, a secluded paradise where piña coladas are plentiful and relaxation is guaranteed. Then it's all about sprawling on the powder-soft sands of White Bay and snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters. Whether you spend the afternoon spotting fish or catching some sunshine, it's your call, before enjoying much-needed refreshments and heading back to the ship.

4. Zip line through the rainforest

Holidays aren't all about relaxation, of course, and for adrenaline-seekers, nothing quite compares to the thrill of feeling the wind whip through your hair as you whizz through a lush rainforest. Ready for some serious excitement? The St Lucia Ziplining Adventure shore experience with P&O Cruises has received the official Time Out Recommends badge, and for good reason. Strap in, then prepare to zoom through the rainforest canopy, taking in St Lucia's spectacular views as you zip from increasingly higher platforms on ever longer wires with trickling streams and lush foliage beneath you. We promise there's no adventure quite like it.

5. Take an island tour on a tuk-tuk

Thought tuk-tuks were just for Thailand? Think again. The Tuk-Tuk Rainforest Drive and Beach shore experience with P&O Cruises in Antigua is a fun way to see the island with a narrated ride that takes in everything from the lush rainforest and tropical countryside to the colourful villages and deserted beaches. Next, head to Valley Church Beach to kick back on a sunlounger, sipping a fruity rum punch and having a dip in the sea before heading back to St. John’s.

Start planning your Caribbean holiday with P&O Cruises

Barbados beaches on one day, zip-lining in St Lucia the next – there’s only one type of holiday that allows you to visit so many incredible places in one easy-to-plan trip. Forget about the faff of holiday admin; with P&O Cruises, you’ll visit each dreamy destination with ease. You can sail on Arvia on a Caribbean cruise from just £1,499pp†. Find out more here, and check out the many flexible options on how to tailor your Caribbean trip to your tastes, budget and schedule. 

†Early Saver price of £1,499 per person is based on two adults sharing a PF grade Inside cabin on Arvia cruise K627A, inclusive of economy class flights from/to London and transfers. Book by 3 March 2026. Prices may vary for other departure airports, are subject to availability and may go up or down. All flights are subject to availability. For up-to-date prices and full T&Cs applicable to Early Saver prices, please visit www.pocruises.com

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