Cocktails and Coconuts Marella Cruises Caribbean Cruise

Cocktails and Coconuts Marella Cruises Winter 2026 / 2027 / 2028

Cocktails and Coconuts is a Winter Caribbean cruise sailing onboard the Marella Discovery 2 for 7 nights. Sailing from Bridgetown, Barbados this cruise will take you to some of the best destinations the Caribbean has to offer including St John’s – Antigua, Basseterre – St Kitts and Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Cruise & Stay options are available.

Cocktails and Coconuts for Winter 2026 / 2027 Adults Only onboard Marella Explorer 2
Cocktails and Coconuts for Winter 2027 / 2028 onboard Marella Voyager

You can also book Cocktails and Coconuts with another 7-day Caribbean itinerary back-to-back – use our Cruise Deal Search and select Caribbean Cruises and 14 nights / back to back :

Cocktails and Coconuts Cruise Itinerary - Marella Explorer 2 -Fly Cruise

From £1,756pp, - includes discount £0 - Total Price (incl. mandatory taxes and fees) £3,512.
Thursday, January 14, 2027, for 7 night cruise - onboard the Marella Explorer 2, Cocktails and Coconuts itinerary, Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin - All Inclusive with Marella Cruise - fly from London Gatwick airport, departure port Bridgetown

Detailed Itinerary:

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary day 1: Bridgetown

A hypnotic calypso isle, Barbados is the ultimate Caribbean dream. And at just 21 miles by 14 miles, the island really is your oyster. Of course, it’s most famous for its palm-fringed beaches, but there’s more than talcum powder sands here. We’re talking a duty-free shopping scene and sights that are second to none. In a coconut shell, it’s the small island with a big fan base.

Take a tram ride through a labyrinth of underground caverns at Harrison’s Cave in St Thomas. A natural phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed, it’s all sparkling streams, playful waterfalls and stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer in shady tunnels.
Go snorkelling in search of hawksbill and green turtles. Once endangered because of over-fishing, these creatures are now protected and monitored throughout the island.
Take it easy on Carlisle Beach, one of the island’s best stretches of sand. Or, if you’re feeling energetic, slip on a pair of flippers and propel your way past the underwater shipwrecks just off the shore.
The Atlantis Submarine lets you scuba dive without getting wet. As this underwater ship descends into the ocean, you can look out the portholes for tropical fish and sea turtles.

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary day 2: Ship at Sea

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary day 3: St John's

If you’re a big fan of the beach, prepare to lose your heart to this place. Antiguans like to boast they have a different one for every day of the year. Without doubt, porcelain, palm-fringed sands and still turquoise waters are the star of this island show. But that’s not all Antigua’s got to boast about. Get ready for towns in a rainbow riot of colours. Quiet countryside that slumbers in the sunshine. And cuisine as sublime as those moon-white shores.

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary day 4: Philipsburg

Two flags rule over this tiny isle – the French and the Dutch. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, is the spot for a serious shopping splurge, while Marigot, the French capital, tempts with bistros and boutiques. Add to the mix dreamy Caribbean coves, kaleidoscopic reefs and lashings of sunshine and you’ve got all the ingredients for tropical bliss.

Give your credit card a duty-free workout in Philipsburg. From cut-price island crafts to cutting-edge designer gear, you’ll find it all here. Front Street is the main artery, with lanes, alleyways and courtyards leading off in all directions.
Visit Orient Bay, nicknamed the Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean, where calm waters, lively beachfront bars and top-notch watersports make it a favourite with the locals.
Stroll Marigot’s colourful streets before climbing to Fort Louis, over 230 years old, for a slice of history and panoramic views of the bay and Philipsburg.

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary day 5: Road Town

Nature’s the star attraction of Tortola. Ancient rainforests hog the limelight. Beautiful botanical gardens vie for your attention. And opal-white beaches like Apple Bay and Smuggler’s Cove really steal the show. It’s wild. It’s wondrous. It’s waiting.

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary days 6: Basseterre

St Kitts started out as a sugar colony. Now, it’s a tropical paradise known for spots like Turtle Beach – a snorkelling haven with blonde sands and duck-egg blue seas. Away from the shores, you’ll find plenty of historic sights to tick off. Or, take a short trip over The Narrows channel to visit the neighbouring island of Nevis.

Hop on the St Kitts Railway to chug over ravines 300-feet-deep, circle Mount Liamuiga volcano and take a sneak peek at the island’s black-sand beaches.
Gaze out at sugarcane fields from Brimstone Hill Fortress. It was abandoned in 1850, and has since been restored to show off cannons and swords.
Toast your Caribbean escape at the Carambola Beach Club. It’s one of the island’s most popular sunbathing spots, known for its lively atmosphere.

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary days 7: Pointe-A-Pitre

Flick through your French dictionary while sipping a Caribbean rum punch – Guadeloupe is where French and African influences fuse. This gorgeous spot is a bouquet of islands, with the main two, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, shaped like a butterfly resting on the sun-blushed Caribbean. Famous for sugar, rum, dive sites and sparkling sands, it’ll sweep you off your feet.

Dig your toes into the sand at Plage des Souffleurs. You can’t get more Caribbean than this spot, with travel-mag-worthy shallow waters and a palm-fringed coastline.
Weave a path through the orchid and ginger-rich canopy of Guadeloupe's National Park – a 74,000-acre park where a new snapshot appears with every twist and turn.
Take a glass-bottom boat ride near Bouillante to explore the Jacques Cousteau Underwater Reserve, spotting reefs, shipwrecks and rainbow-coloured fish.

Cocktails and Coconuts - Itinerary day 8: Bridgetown

Take a tram ride through a labyrinth of underground caverns at Harrison’s Cave in St Thomas. A natural phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed, it’s all sparkling streams, playful waterfalls and stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer in shady tunnels.
Go snorkelling in search of hawksbill and green turtles. Once endangered because of over-fishing, these creatures are now protected and monitored throughout the island.
Take it easy on Carlisle Beach, one of the island’s best stretches of sand. Or, if you’re feeling energetic, slip on a pair of flippers and propel your way past the underwater shipwrecks just off the shore.
The Atlantis Submarine lets you scuba dive without getting wet. As this underwater ship descends into the ocean, you can look out the portholes for tropical fish and sea turtles.

Cruise Ship Details - Marella Explorer 2 :

10 restaurants
9 bars
Casino
Coffee shop
Outdoor pool
Beauty salon
Spa
Gym

The adults-only Marella Explorer 2 flaunts a range of exciting facilities, from a large spa to a chic bar-club-casino space. You’ve got ten bars and ten restaurants on this ship, too. Top spots include The 19th Hole – a golf-themed bar with a golf simulator – Flutes, where you can sip Champagne* or Prosecco to the sounds of a pianist, and Beach Cove – a relaxed restaurant with barbecue-inspired menus and quirky swinging seats. Not to mention the outdoor spaces, like The Veranda, where you can enjoy far-reaching sea views.

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Last Updated on July 15, 2026, Filed Under: Most Popular