Caribbean cruise: Capital sea for seduction

On our last day, my friends and I agreed not to mention the dreaded word “disembarkation” because it might just put a damper on our spirits.

Which one of us will be the first to admit that actually all we want to do is book the next cruise? And none of us would mind if it was EXACTLY the same although perhaps a Norwegian fjord or a journey down the Nile, just to ring the changes.

I don’t mind, as long as I can have my balcony retreat and rejuvenating Nordic facials, I almost don’t care where we go.

The only downside to luxury is you get used to it.

THE KNOWLEDGE 

Viking Cruises offers an 11-day West Indies Explorer round trip, departing from Puerto Rico on October 22 for British Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Barbados, Dominica, Antigua, St Martin and US Virgin Islands. From £3,190pp for a deluxe balcony cabin; departures on November 1, 11 and 21, from £2,790pp. Includes flights, drinks with meals, nine excursions. Call 0800 298 9700 or visit vikingcruises.co.uk.