Caribbean flavours: Celebrity gourmet cruises | Cruise | Travel …

With all this food on offer, I felt some gentle swimming was required. The Summit has three large pools, including one with thalassotherapy minerals to soothe aching muscles. It also has six Jacuzzis that were rarely full, two saunas and plenty of deck space for sunbathing. Celebrity is a cruise line for adults, and although children are welcome, they were few and far between.

As I sat in a Jacuzzi, sipping a cocktail and watching the view as the ship sailed out of St Maarten, I didn’t want this journey to end. 

Celebrity Cruises (0845 163 3365, celebritycruises.co.uk) has a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise, from October 4, starting at £1,139pp ($1,476) and based on two people sharing an Ocean View Stateroom. Departing from and returning to San Juan in Puerto Rico, and calling at St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, Philipsburg on St Maarten, Roseau, capital of Dominica, Bridgetown in Barbados, and the capital of Grenada, St George’s, the price includes a classic drinks package for two, £231 ($300) onboard spending money, plus meals and entertainment on board and all relevant taxes and fees when booked before August 31. The Flavours of St Maarten shore excursion costs £99pp ($129).