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AS I strolled down the gangplank, I felt green– no not seasick, ENVY!
I’m having a look at the current vessel to sign up with the Ambassador fleet, its very first fly-cruise ship.
Renaissance was triggering from London Tilbury on a cold afternoon to invest the winter season travelling the Caribbean– unfortunately, without me.
The very first visitors were currently having a good time at Le Lido with its beautiful pool and 2 whirlpools, under an excellent retractable roofing.
There is another outside swimming pool at the stern.
Renaissance is British-French owned and just recently remodelled– and it reveals. Not glitzy, not contemporary, simply easily trendy.
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It can bring 1,100 visitors who will fly/cruise from Barbados on 14-night schedules, that include sees to St Kitts, Martinique, Antigua, St Maarten and Curacao.
The cruise line has actually chartered Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow or Manchester to fly you in design to sign up with Renaissance for the winter, with 4 options of seating class.
Renaissance will then head to Blighty for the summertime to sign up with sibling ships Atmosphere and Aspiration with interesting brand-new schedules.
A peek at the option of cabins impressed me. Even the within one is large, light and airy, with major quantities of storage– and adequate wall mounts!
This is not an extremely- glamorous pricey cruise line, however it uses a great-value chance to get away the British winter season.
The within cabins were the very best I have actually ever seen. The suites? Well, with a super-spacious personal terrace, I would have needed to drag myself away to delight in the onboard home entertainment. They were excellent worth.
There are naturally porthole and window cabins, some terrace, and even cabins with moving doors onto the outdoors deck.
The theatre was beautiful– stylish and comfy, West End glamour– without the line for the Ladies!
A big health club, and open door to the health club suite assured chances to keep fit. Great deals of lounge and library area too.
And there are a lot of superior dining alternatives.

The outstanding Valet primary dining restaurant covers 2 decks and uses fantastic sea views.
The Belle Vue buffet dining establishment is fantastic for casual dining and there are 3 speciality locations at a little additional expense plus a signature Chef’s Table seven-course dining experience.
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Kreole will provide a dynamic menu showing Caribbean cooking customs, Lotus has Pan-Asian alternatives and Terre et Mer will include a six-course extravaganza.
I was unfortunate Renaissance cruised without me this time however you do not need to fail, there are Christmas and New Year travels in addition to lots more dates to find the thrills of Ambassadors’ Renaissance in the Caribbean in 2026.
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GETTING/SAILING THERE: Ambassador Cruise Lines’ Renaissance 14-night full-board cruisings are from ₤ 1,099 pp consisting of flights from Heathrow.
Cruisings for winter season 2026/27 are likewise readily available to book. See ambassadorcruiseline.com.
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