A perfect taste of paradise

The Caribbean is famous for its pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters. But there’s so much more to discover. Besides beguiling islands and blissful beaches, you’ll find captivating culture, historic landmarks, legendary food and local festivities.

And a P&O Cruises holiday on board Arvia, with her bright, light spaces and open-air pools, is the perfect way to experience its warm and sunny climes.

Start off in the buzzy Barbados capital, Bridgetown, a city brimming with character and history, before setting sail around the Caribbean.

You’ll stop off at classic destinations like St Lucia and St Kitts, as well as under-the-radar spots such as the half Dutch, half French island St Maarten and the idyllic Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. You’ll wake up to a glorious new view every day.

P&O Cruises offers a huge range of shore experiences,* so you can tailor your trip to include more of what you love. Why not go snorkelling above a shipwreck and swim with local sea life in an unforgettable adventure off the coast of Barbados?

Or visit the island’s legendary Oistins Fish Fry, a weekly street party where locals and visitors gather for delicious seafood, music and cocktails.

In St Lucia, you could climb up into the clouds as you ascend the 2,600ft Gros Piton, one of the island’s two towering volcanic spires. Your efforts will be rewarded with jaw-dropping vistas of the island and surrounding seas.

For something gentler, enjoy the views with a glass of rum punch on the St Kitts Scenic Railway. Or take a tour of Antigua that includes a lavish lobster lunch.

On a P&O Cruises holiday, the journey is part of the experience, especially on a ship as enticing as Arvia. If this is your first cruise holiday,