Overview
8 Days
San Juan
San Juan
2,770
1,150
2022
7NSM
Itinerary
San Juan's picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate. Ships will dock at this port.
Top Things to Do in San Juan:
- explore the El Yunque Rainforest
- visit the Bacardi Rum Distillery
- visit Fort Cristobal and the Old Town
- play a round of golf at the Palmes del Mar Golf Resort
- sail in San Juan Bay
The largest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola boasts famed natural wonders like The Baths at Virgin Gorda, where giant granite boulders dot a white-sand beach filled with caves and clear seawater pools. But Tortola isn’t just about beaches - it’s home to Sage Mountain National Park which boasts the highest peak of all the 50+ Virgin Islands (US and British), and features multiple hiking trails that give way to breathtaking panoramic viewpoints.
Road Town is located on Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands. The island is known for its shimmering beaches, oleander and hibiscus-covered mountainsides, and quaint towns tucked along coves. This early home to Blackbeard maintains its pirate legacy and rum-making traditions today. Ships will dock or anchor in Road Town Harbour.
Top Things to Do on Tortola:
- snorkel Anegada, the BVI’s only coral island
- hike Sage Mountain
- explore the Baths at Virgin Gorda
- take a catamaran to Jost Van Dyke Island
Pointe-à-Pitre, located in Guadeloupe, is a dynamic city where Caribbean vibrancy meets rich history. Its streets are lined with colonial-era architecture, including the ornate Saint-John Perse Museum, which not only offers insights into the poet's life but also into Guadeloupe’s past. The bustling spice market, a sensory overload of colours, scents, and sounds, showcases the island’s culinary wealth.
The city’s location makes it a central point for exploring the natural beauty surrounding it. Just a short trip away are lush rainforests and the serene beaches of Grande-Terre. Pointe-à-Pitre's lively cultural festivals, such as the vibrant Carnival, bring the city to life with music, dance, and Creole traditions, offering an authentic immersion into Guadeloupe's festive spirit.
Saint Lucia is the quintessential island paradise, with the majestic peaks of the Pitons, the splendour of lush rainforests, and the blue-green waters of the Caribbean breaking just off shore. Here, the mix of Caribbean, African, English, and French cultures creates an exquisite blend of food, music, and traditions. Enjoy a leisurely morning visiting Sulphur Springs, the world's only drive-in volcano, where you can relax in therapeutic mud baths and hot springs. For a taste of local culture, head to Castries Market, bustling with vendors selling fresh produce, spices, and handmade crafts.
As you approach Castries on the picturesque island of St. Lucia, you’ll be enchanted by the powdery beaches, vibrant colored houses, and an array of shops and cafes adorning the coastline. Once you begin exploring, you’ll uncover lush rainforests, jaw-dropping waterfalls that seem straight out of a desktop background, steaming hot springs, sprawling coral reefs, and even a drive-in volcano. Along with fine dining and cocktails, Castries leaves little to be desired.
Bridgetown, the captivating capital of Barbados, combines faded colonial history, captivating tradition, and vivid white beaches. Stately colonial buildings intermingle with colourful wooden homes, open-air markets and catch-of-the-day cafés. Ships will dock at this port.
Top Things to Do in Bridgetown:
- ride an electric tram into Harrison Cave
- look for green monkeys in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
- relax at the Copacabana Beach Bar
- visit the George Washington House
- go underwater in the Atlantis Submarine
Fort-de-France, located on Martinique is the largest city in the French West Indies and it has personality to match. Life here is vibrant and fast-paced, and the culture is as colourful as the brightly painted shops that line the city’s cobblestone streets. Ships will dock at the port.
Top Things to Do in Fort-de-France:
- visit the Botanical Gardens
- join a rainforest hike to Absalon
- visit the Rum Distillery
- explore a banana plantation
- see the ruins of Chateau Dubuc
- take a helicopter flight over Martinique
On our voyages, the biggest choice you’ll have to make is: which activity do I choose tonight? From our adult-oriented performances in the Red Room to live music every single night, bookable karaoke rooms, and special activations popping up all around the ship like pub crawls and pajama parties, there’s no shortage of things to do on a cruise with Virgin Voyages.
San Juan's picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and a lovely tropical climate. Ships will dock at this port.
Top Things to Do in San Juan:
- explore the El Yunque Rainforest
- visit the Bacardi Rum Distillery
- visit Fort Cristobal and the Old Town
- play a round of golf at the Palmes del Mar Golf Resort
- sail in San Juan Bay
Life On Board
Built like a super yacht and styled like a chic hotel for adult only guests, welcome aboard Resilient Lady. Read more
With wellbeing at the centre of your onboard experience, you can be totally active, completely relaxed or somewhere in-between. Read more
Cutting edge, boundary pushing productions, the epic Scarlet night and pop up performances make for lively onboard entertainment. Read more
Forget formal dining rooms and enjoy all inclusive, made to order dining at more than 20 city style eateries and restaurants. Read more
We’ve partnered with some of the industry's most esteemed mixologists to offer quality drinks without the premium price tag. Read more
We've taken care of all the details — so all you have to do is kick back and have the relaxing vacation you deserve. Read more
Ship Reviews (5)
Special mention goes to the fully stocked bar with top shelf spirits, bottles of Moet, white wine and beer that you're welcome to polish off as they were all included in the fare. Megarock Star Suites get their bar replenished for free, but it would take a serious drinker to get through all that was on offer. A second special mention goes to the shower. I’ll give a budget hotel 5 stars if it provides me with decent shower pressure and I don’t have to bend down to get under the shower head. Virgin has come up trumps with their rain shower and handheld attachment. There was plenty of room and the water pressure was fantastic! A final special mention relates to my particular suite – the “Cheeky Corner Suite”. While the suite wasn’t that large, the balcony was. As least as large as the cabin, with two loungers, Virgin’s trademark hammock, an outdoor couch, table and two chairs. Plenty of room to invite a few friends over for a tipple or three.
It’s not all praise however…on the first night of the cruise the Captain had the Resilient Lady powering down the east coast and my suite was shaking the whole night. I was on level 10 (and there are another 5 levels above me) so I’m unsure if they felt it too. On the second day and night the ship slowed down and it was fine. I’m assuming this was a result of being right at the back of the ship and I’m guessing on top of the engine room? It wasn’t comfortable.
As for the rest of Resilient Lady. Well, she’s brand new, so everything is spotless and clean and fresh. She’s huge, and if like me you get lost easily, you might want to bring your pedometer onboard with you – on your return you’ll be able to impress everyone with the amount of steps you made – to make up for all the food you inhaled. That’s a nice segue onto the meals onboard. We only scraped the surface with all the options available, suffice to say I think there’s something for everyone. From our freshly cooked pizza when we first got onboard, to Japanese Bento boxes of fresh fruit, hamburgers & chips, sweet treats, dinner over a Korean hot plate and the fancy Wake Restaurant in the aft. There are supposed to be 20 restaurants on board but I didn’t even get to see some of them. I also frequented two cafes to get my 4 daily double shot Flat Whites. Virgin’s cup sizes are wrong for Downunder (way to big) but with a few instructions I managed to get my barista to make them to my satisfaction. I’m pretty picky about my coffee, so most people will be more than happy. Espresso coffees are extra and come off your bar tab.
On such a short trip I didn’t get to visit the spa or gym, but they looked impressive. On the first night we went to a show – “The Rose” – which is the only show you have to pay for onboard - as it includes drinks and dinner. I’m not sure it’s for everyone, but I loved it. A visual feast for the eyes – I think it was a modern take on Romeo and Juliet, not that that mattered – but the meals and drinks are all interwoven into the show and done very cleverly. With Virgin being an adults only ship, the shows and entertainment are certainly more risqué than on a traditional cruise.
So would I recommend it – definitely yes – great value, great ship with lots to keep you entertained (I even had a go at Dodgeball!) and different to the other cruise lines out in the market. Who would I recommend it too? Virgin are at pains to point out their cruises are for everyone, you just need to be open minded and want to enjoy yourself. So yes, you’ll find 20 somethings onboard as well as 70 somethings and if you want to embrace the flamboyance of the brand you can, but equally there are lots of bars and quiet nooks where you can lose yourself in a book and escape other humans.
Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this cruise. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Virgin Voyages. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
