From Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale featuring overnight stays in Fortaleza, Brazil and Manaus (amazon River), Brazil calling on Salvador De Bahia, Brazil; Macapa (amazon River), Brazil; Alter Do Chao (amazon River), Brazil; Boca Da Valeria (amazon River), Brazil; Parintins (amazon River), Brazil; Santarem (amazon River), Brazil; Devil'S Island, French Guiana; Bridgetown; Castries, St. Lucia and Gustavia, St. Barts with 7 days at sea from $13,399

Virtuoso Voyager Club Exclusive Experience
Complimentary, exclusive and unique Voyager Club event in Bridgetown. See Voyager Club Shore Excursion for complete details.

When you reserve this cruise through us, your Virtuoso Travel Specialist, you automatically become a member of the prestigious Virtuoso Voyager Club, entitling you to a wealth of privileges and complimentary amenities - including a unique and exclusive shore event not available to the general cruising public.

NOTE: You may choose this exclusive shore event, credit toward a customized Virtuoso on-shore event, credit toward a Virtuoso Discovery pre/post hotel stay or shipboard credit. Ask us for complete option details.

We will depart from the port of Bridgetown in deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches for an exhilarating tour of this lovely island with wonderful sweeping views of the Caribbean. We will begin with a drive along the West or "Gold" Coast of the Island. We will pass through what used to be called Jamestown, now Holetown, where in 1625 a group from England landed and claimed the island for King James. After, the island remained British until 1966 when on November 30th it gained independence from England.

Originally, a peaceful tribe of Indians called the Arawaks inhabited the Island. Mysteriously they disappeared by the time the Portuguese arrived in 1536. The Portuguese never stayed long and did little else other than to give the Island its name, Los Barbados or the bearded ones, presumably after the Bearded Fig Tree with its long aerial roots much resembling a giant beard.

We will continue on to the picturesque scenery of Bathsheba and the East Coast. Bathsheba is one of the most striking areas of Barbados. Here the majesty of towering cliffs and windswept trees make this a great spot for surfing and photos. Our drive continues along the East Coast where we will see Cherry Tree Hill, which overlooks the parish of St. Andrew, also called the Scotland District. Once covered with cherry trees, this area is now lined with mahogany trees, which were introduced into Barbados in the late 18th century.

Our tour takes us through the lush St George Valley with a stop at the beautiful John's Parish Church. This historic church is an excellent example of a classic Gothic Church. The church is famous for its appearance of having been carved into the cliff-side on which it sits; and its magnificent views of the rugged coastline. It is interesting to stroll in the small graveyard behind the church where the antique graves overlook miles of sunny beach.

Continuing through the St. George Valley, past the sugar cane fields, we will now make our way to Wispers On the Bay Restaurant which is nestled on the glistening white sands of Carlisle Bay where a delicious lunch accompanied by wine beer and soda awaits us.

Following our lunch, we will return to the pier making a stop en-route in town for those who wish to explore on their own. Guests wishing to remain in town must make their own arrangements back to the ship.

Approximatel Length: 6 hours

Suggested Attire: Resort Casual with comfortable shoes and a sun hat.