28 Night Cruise sailing from Bristol roundtrip aboard Ocean Countess.

The intimate 800 passenger Ocean Countess offers traditional style cruising, combining comfortable surroundings and friendly service with stylish entertainment and delicious cuisine. Originally the popular Cunard Countess, she has quickly re-established herself on the British cruise market. The 17,593 grt Ocean Countess cruise ship has seven passenger decks, a generous amount of deck space, is stabilised and air conditioned throughout, and is the perfect size for accessing more remote ports of call.

On board the MV Ocean Countess, facilities include the Holyrood Show Lounge, where you may enjoy colourful floor shows performed by our artistic show-team or the talents of one of our guest entertainers. The Tower Piano Bar with its panoramic views, well-stocked library and card tables, is a delightful venue for pre-dinner drinks and to chat with fellow passengers after another wonderful day ashore. By contrast, Hamptons is the place to be for late night cabarets, to dance the night away and to try your luck in the casino. Ocean Countess offers traditional two sitting dining in the Kensington Restaurant or, as an alternative and subject to weather conditions, buffet style meals at the Boat House.

In addition, the Ocean Countess cruise ship provides a shopping gallery, internet cafe and, the Twenty Twelves gym and sauna. Be pampered with a spa or massage treatment or make use of the hairdressing and beauty facilities at the Jade Wellness Centre. She offers extensive deck areas, a heated swimming pool, two whirlpools and a pool bar.

Cruise Overview:
With the prospects of a long winter ahead, a voyage to the West Indies and warm sun-splashed days is an enticing prospect. Nine idyllic islands are awaiting your pleasure on this Caribbean cruise contrasting dramatic volcanoes with palm fringed beaches, tropical rainforests with azure seas, and bustling markets with romantic sunsets. Relaxing days at sea with additional calls en route in the beautiful Azores, complete this quite exceptional cruise holiday.

From Bristol a leisurely voyage south calls first at Ponta Delgada on the 'green island' of São Miguel in the Azores, before continuing to Antigua where more than 365 beaches provide a warm welcome to the Caribbean. Colonial St. Maarten is the Dutch sector of this island and a shopper's paradise, and with its distinctly French flavour St. Barts is probably the most exclusive Caribbean island. In St. Kitts, visit Brimstone Hill with its impressive fort and breathtaking coastal scenes from Timothy Hill. St. Lucia is a stunning volcanic island with green jungles, tropical vegetation and blue coves. From scenic St. Vincent, once the realm of pirates, discover the Grenadines: Bequia, with its idyllic beaches and Mayreau, a private island paradise offering an optional catamaran tour to the stunning Tobago Cays. With its British flavour, Barbados offers a mix of the familiar and the exotic - glorious golden beaches, towering palms and beautifully landscaped gardens. Say goodbye to the Caribbean as Ocean Countess sails northbound. Enjoy the facilities, daytime activities and evening entertainment on board before reaching Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores, a centuries old refuge for sailors. Sadly, your voyage comes to an end as you sail back to Bristol at the end of a truly memorable holiday.