Located in the southern Caribbean, the archipelago of Guadeloupe is sandwiched between the islands of Antigua and Dominica. Guadeloupe's diving, sailing and French culture make it a popular cruise destination. Guadeloupe is often included as a port of call on cruises sailing to multiple ports in the southern Caribbean. For 2011, Azamara, Disney, Holland America, Silversea, and Star Clippers cruise lines were all sailing to Guadeloupe.
Large Cruise Lines
- Disney and Holland America are two large cruise lines including Guadeloupe on their southern Caribbean 2011 itineraries. Other islands visited by these cruise lines include St. Maarten, Barbados, Martinque and St. Thomas (Disney Magic) and Half Moon Cay, Gustavia, Trinidad, Barbados, and St. George's (Prinsendam). Holland America also includes Guadeloupe as a port of call on transatlantic and world cruises. Disney's prices begin at $1,499 for a seven-night cruise, while Holland America's start at $2,099 for a 14-night cruise to Guadeloupe, as of 2011.Disney Cruise VacationsP.O. Box 10238Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0238800-951-3532disneycruise.disney.go.comHolland America Cruise Line300 Elliott Avenue WestSeattle, WA 98119877-932-4259hollandamerica.com
Mid-Size Cruise Lines
- Azamara and Silversea are two mid-size cruise lines with Guadeloupe on their southern caribbean itineraries. A cruise to Guadeloupe costs more on these lines ($3,700 for a 10-day excursion aboard a Silversea vessel and $2,099 for Azamara, as of 2011) but you'll receive more pampering aboard and be able to access ports of call that bigger cruise lines can't due to the larger size of their vessels.Silversea and Azamara vessels accomodate about 500 passengers. Silversea boasts all-suite ships and both Silversea and Azamara offer all-inclusive pricing (house-pours of wine with lunch and dinner, specialty coffees, bottled water and sodas, basic gratuities, self-service laundry, and coach shuttles in some ports.) Azamara is a bit cheaper than Silversea but still offers a more luxurious experience than a large cruise line.Azamara Club Cruises1050 Caribbean WayMiami, FL 33132877-222-2526azamaraclubcruises.comSilversea Cruises110 E. Broward BoulevardFt. Lauderdale, FL 33301774-9996silversea.com
Intimate Cruise Lines
- Star Clippers is a fleet of three upscale, luxury sailing ships offering a very different experience from conventional cruise ships. Their seven-night cruise to Guadeloupe is a casual experience that includes informal classes in knot-tying and celestial navigation. Their ships have actual masts that rise 226 feet above the waterline. They specialize in ports that are off the beaten path and their vessels accomodate about 170 guests. Prices for a cruise to Guadeloupe aboard a Star Clipper ship must be obtained by calling/emailing Star Clippers or a cruise agent for a quote, however, you should expect a luxury cruise to cost more than other, larger cruise experiences.Star Clippers7200 NW 19th Street Suite 206Miami,, FL 33126877-442-0551sstarclippers.com
Gaudeloupe
- Found by Christopher Columbus in 1493, Guadeloupe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. It's comprised of two large islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, and numerous smaller islands including Marie-Galante, La Desirade and St. Barthelemy. Guadeloupe's cuisine and culture carry a thick French influence and it is famous for its supreme diving and sailing.Pigeon Island and the Jacques Cousteau Underwater Park draw visitors from all over the world. Most cruise ships dock in the vibrant port city of Pointe-A-Pitre. The Euro is Guadeloupe's official unit of currency, and while French is the official language, English is spoken in hotels and tourist areas.
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