The Tony Hotel South Beach

The award-winning The Hotel of South Beach is housed in a historic Art Déco building and is excellently situated between Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. Lummus Park and the marvellous beach are just a few steps away; major attractions such as Lincoln Road Mall, New World Symphony or Jackie Gleason Theatre are within walking distance. In the surrounding area, countless splendid shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars and lively nightclubs can be found. The hotel was built in 1939, by master architect L. Murray Dixon, and it features a wonderful rooftop terrace with outdoor pool, panoramic ocean views and the Spire Bar & Lounge, set behind the historic Tiffany spire. The restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine, and guests can work out in the fitness centre. For added convenience, there is complimentary wireless internet access available in the rooms, public areas and the meeting area. An elegant and stylish way to live the authentic South Beach experience.

Miami

Ocean Drive on Miami South Beach is the main beach drag in the heart of the neon-lit area lined with bars and restaurants where the tanned and toned rub shoulders with the diners, drinkers, sunbathers and swimmers. This is party central with everything contained in one area. Perhaps have dinner in the Versace mansion, go shopping in one of the huge shopping malls of Miami such as Port Aventura Mall and Biscayne Bay; or simply relax on the beach.

Port Everglades

Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is one of the busiest and most efficient cruise ports in the United States, serving millions of passengers each year and offering smooth embarkation across its modern terminals. This deep‑water port provides excellent access to top cruise lines and Caribbean itineraries, with friendly staff, organised facilities and quick links to local attractions, beaches, dining and shopping. Conveniently located near major transport routes, Port Everglades sits approximately 27–30 miles north of Miami International Airport, with typical travel times ranging from 50 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on traffic. Its close proximity to Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport, vibrant waterfront areas and cultural hotspots makes it an ideal starting point for cruise travellers seeking comfort, convenience and a memorable departure experience.

Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Ascent, launched in 2023 and christened on 1 December 2023, is the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ award‑winning Edge Series, joining Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond. She completed construction at Chantiers de l’Atlantique and entered service on 22 November 2023, sailing her maiden voyage on 3 December 2023.

Ascent features a tonnage of 141,420 GT, a length of 1,073 ft, beam of 128–129 ft, and offers 21 decks (with 17 guest‑accessible decks depending on source classification). She accommodates 3,260 guests at double occupancy and up to 3,937 passengers maximum, supported by approximately 1,416 crew members.

The ship offers a premium resort‑style experience with multiple swimming pools, including the Resort Deck pool and two cantilevered “float” pools located within the open‑air Rooftop Garden. Guests can indulge in 32 restaurants, bars and lounges, including the signature Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud, as well as four main dining rooms, speciality venues, cafés and social bars.

As the newest member of the Edge‑class fleet, Celebrity Ascent carries forward the class‑defining innovations such as the outward‑facing design, the Magic Carpet platform, Infinite Veranda staterooms, and The Retreat®—a suite‑only enclave featuring a private restaurant, lounge and sundeck.

This cutting edge vessel represents the pinnacle of modern cruising, combining advanced engineering, elevated dining, innovative spaces and sophisticated design across the entire Edge‑class lineup.

Enjoy an uninterruoted day of relaxation at sea taking adavntage of the wide range of facilities, entertainment and dining options on board

St Maarten

This island was settled at different periods buy both the Dutch and the French so there are two distinct halves to the island. The capital is Philipsburg where the cruise ships dock at the quayside. This is a delightful warren of narrow streets with interesting shops and leafy courtyard cafes. This is a wonderful place to wander around starting in Wathey Square where you will fund a fine collection of West Indian Gingerbread houses. The French Capital is Marigot- worth visiting for its markets, café lined waterfront and the chic boutiques of Marina Port La Royale. If you are feeling really adventurous perhaps head to world famous Maho beach at the end of the runway to experience aircraft taking off and landing directly overhead.

Antigua

Antigua is one of the top three Caribbean Islands for the British holiday maker – being a great destination in itself; Antigua has 365 beaches - one for every day of the year; the most popular ones being Galley Bay and Hawksbill Beaches. Antigua is extremely popular with the sailing fraternity with many marinas packed with expensive yachts. Nelson's fleet was hosted in the late 1700's in a picturesque bay on the other side of the island to the capital and is now one of the best-known bays for said sailing fraternity – now aptly named Nelson's Dockyard.

St Lucia

St Lucia the second of the top three islands in the Caribbean and also one of our favourites. Another lush tropical island and part of the Windward Island group. The capital is Castries in the North West and there is a lush verdant rain forest in the centre. This island is volcanic and is most famous for Les Pitons – two twin conical shaped mountains. St Lucia became part of the British Common wealth as recently as 1979. Unlike many islands St Lucia is not wholly reliant on the cruise ships and it exports much of its produce such as bananas, coconut, cocoa, nutmeg and sugar cane. There are charming fishing villages, bustling markets, & stunning volcanic scenery. Check out picturesque Marigot Bay the location of many films, trek through the rainforest and take a refreshing dip in a waterfall or be adventurous and take a jungle top zip wire adventure. The best beach is Rodney Bay with its white sands or longer Reduit Beach - both north of Castries.

Barbados

This is probably the most popular island for British holiday makers and the first of three Caribbean destinations. There are two reasons for this - the incredible white sand beaches on the sheltered western side of the island and because it's the only Caribbean Island to be colonised by one nation – the Brits! You will even find a Trafalgar Square here. Bridgetown is the capital lying in the South Western corner of the island. There is a large cruise dock where shuttle buses take you from the cruise ship to the terminal. The closest beach to the cruise terminal is Boatyard Beach - a white sand happening beach that is well equipped particularly in its Adventure Beach area with lots of things to do. There is an entrance charge which includes sunbeds and a free shuttle back to your ship. Barbados is famous for its Golf Courses – particularly at Sandy Lane, its cricket and perhaps take time out to visit Sunbury Plantation House over 300 years old.

Dominica

Dominica was discovered by Columbus in 1493 and was named after the day he discovered it – Sunday ! This mountainous lush tropical island belonging to the Leeward Island group is approximately 30 miles long by 15 miles wide. The capital Roseau lies in the South Western corner and is very picturesque at the foot of green hills and mountains. Ships usually moor at the quayside and you are right in the heart of the town. The roads here are extremely narrow and steep – but its worth the 1 hour journey to Ti Tou Gorge where there is a refreshing waterfall amidst the rain forest. On the way back check out the Sulphur Springs and take a photo stop at the Botanical gardens overlooking Roseau and the bay. Another supremely wonderful activity is river tubing on the Layou River - fab u lous. Not great for beaches. The sail away from Dominica is beautiful – one of the best in the Caribbean.

St Kitts

St Kitts is a member of the British Commonwealth and lies at the top of the Lesser Antilles chain close to Antigua. Cruise ships moor at the cruise pier called port Zante in the capital Basseterre right in front of the shops. Visit Brimstone Hill National Park known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies and the sister island of Nevis just a 45 minute ferry ride way. Get a good feel for the island on the scenic railway – originally built to transport sugar cane or chill out at one of the best beaches on the island Cockleshell Beach. This 2 mile stretch of white sand beach is relatively unspoilt and overlooks the island of Nevis. Try an invigorating natural Aloe Vera massage on the beach – it does wonders for your sunburn!

Enjoy an uninterruoted day of relaxation at sea taking adavntage of the wide range of facilities, entertainment and dining options on board