Warm up your winter with Marella Cruises

Looking to experience the Caribbean this year? We don’t blame you. The big frost is back so it’s little wonder that many of us will be after some sunshine.

And when it comes to warmer climes, the Caribbean delivers. And then some. The archipelago enjoys average weather temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius meaning that, regardless of which island you visit, you’ll be able to top up on that all-important vitamin D…

We probably don’t need to convince you just how beneficial a holiday can be but, with the cost of living crisis showing no signs of abating, chances are you’re wondering whether you can afford one.

The good news is that a Caribbean getaway doesn’t need to break the bank. Our friends at Marella Cruises have some sizzling offers on seven and 14-night Caribbean cruises departing this March and April. And a cruise is the best way to see the region as flying can be costly, not to mention a major hassle.

Here are three of our favourite deals for your delectation – you may be surprised at what you can afford – then pack the t-shirt and sunnies and get going…

Caribbean Dreams

Departing from Bridgetown, Barbados, onboard Marella Discovery on March 2, 2023, Marella’s ‘Caribbean Dreams’ cruise calls at no fewer than five idyllic islands – because why visit just one?

Expect to call at Road Town – the characterful capital of Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands; Philipsburg in St Maarten; Basseterre in St Kitts, an island of white sands and volcanic peaks; and Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe before arriving back at Bridgetown in Barbados – arguably the jewel of the West Indies.

And with prices for this all-inclusive cruise, which includes a return flight from Manchester, starting from as little as £1,383 per person, a much-needed dose of sunshine could be yours this March.

Tropical Shores

For those of us living in the UK, summer might feel like a very, very distant memory, but in the Caribbean, it’s all blue skies and balmy temperatures – little wonder then that the archipelago is perennially popular for winter sun holidays.

Marella’s ‘Tropical Shores’ itinerary includes stops at all the big hitters: take a bow Bridgetown, a Unesco world heritage site; San Juan in Puerto Rico with its winning combination of soft, sandy beaches and island charm; the postcard-perfect bay of Charlotte Amalie in the US Virgin Islands; Pointe à Pitre, the heart of Guadeloupe; and Kingstown, St Vincent’s lively capital where cobbled streets and magnificent churches abound.

What’s more, days on the beach are much more affordable than you’d think. Marella’s seven-night all-inclusive cruise onboard Marella Discovery, departing April 6, 2023 costs just £1,238 per person including return flights from London Gatwick. Now, do you see what we are talking about…

Flavours of the Caribbean

If you're looking for sparkling sand and turquoise sea but don’t boast the budget of a footballer’s wife, then Marella’s ‘Flavours of the Caribbean’ all-inclusive cruise is the one for you.

Departing on March 7, 2023, onboard Marella Discovery 2, you’ll be able to listen to reggae in Montego Bay, Jamaica’s second city; explore the amazing underwater world in reef-clad, Cozumel, Mexico's premier Caribbean island; learn to salsa dance in Havana, Cuba's colourful capital; and take a boat trip to Stingray City Sandbar, a sandy shallow spot in Grand Cayman, where you can meet the island’s most famous residents.

And, given that prices start at a very reasonable £1,483 per person, including a return flight from Birmingham, isn’t it time you waved goodbye to the bleak UK winter?

To view all of Marella’s unbeatable winter cruise deals, please click here.

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