Cruise.co.uk expands Florida and Caribbean programme

The 15-night trip comprises a Caribbean cruise and hotel stays with complimentary access to several local Florida attractions.

The package is available across a number of ships from different cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest ship; Princess Cruises’ Star Princess, Enchanted Princess and new ship Sun Princess; MSC Cruises’ MSC World America; and Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Celebration.

A total of 47 departure dates are on offer, from January 2025 to March 2027. Prices start from £1699pp.

The itinerary includes:

* A pre-cruise five-night stay, either on site or near Universal Orlando Resort. An in-resort cruise.co.uk representative will be on hand at all times.
* Tickets to Universal Orlando Resort or Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The former includes Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay water theme park. The latter comprises a variety of attractions, such as rollercoasters and meet and greets with Disney characters.
* A seven-night Caribbean cruise, departing from Miami or Fort Lauderdale and calling at ports such as Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Celebration Key and more (depending on cruise line and departure date).
* A post-cruise two-night stay at Miami Beach Hotel, including a tour of the Everglades.
* Departures on Carnival Celebration feature a post-cruise six night stay in Orlando and one night in Miami.

All packages include return flights from London and overseas transfers, with regional airport options available.

‘Florida Thrill & Caribbean Chill’ originally launched with 45 departures across 2024 and 2025, all via Princess Cruises.

Tony Andrews, cruise.co.uk managing director, said: “This package makes for the perfect family escape. From the convenience of a pre-cruise hotel stay in Orlando, to the wonders of a Caribbean cruise and access to Universal Orlando Resort or Disney’s Magic Kingdom, this holiday has it all, and at unbeatable value. We’ve expanded our choice of ships and departure dates, giving more people the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure.”