Luxury Cricket And Cruising In The Caribbean 2009

ITC Sports, the leading luxury sports tour operator, is delighted to unveil its spectacular Platinum Cricket Cruise to watch England play the West Indies in February 2009 in true style.

Cricket cruises are a speciality for ITC Sports and for 2009 the company has exclusively chartered Silversea’s Silver Shadow for a superb 16 night extravaganza, between the 2nd – 18th February 2009.  The cricket will be thrilling, with part of the First Test in Jamaica and all of the Second Test in Antigua, while the cruising will take in beautiful and diverse islands such as St Barths and the Dominican Republic.

Silversea’s “six star” Silver Shadow offers all-suite accommodation, a vast array of facilities, and the highest standards of personal service and attention to detail.  Little wonder that Silversea has won award after prestigious award for small ship, luxury cruising.

ITC Sports has brought together a unique, star-studded line up of cricketing celebrities and entertainers, including David Gower, Darren Gough, Derek Underwood, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, David Lloyd, Allan Lamb, Paul Allott, celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson and Mike d’Abo of Manfred Mann.  These onboard Hosts will be joined by many other special guests, meaning that evenings on board will be a highlight of the trip, with “State of Play” discussions, interviews with celebrities, live entertainment, and sumptuous dining.

ITC Sports’ Platinum Cricket Cruise Itinerary

West Indies v England, 2 – 18 February 2009

2 February Departure from London Heathrow aboard your flight to Miami and transfer to Fort Lauderdale to board Silversea’s Silver Shadow.

3 February A day to relax at sea and enjoy the facilities on board Silver Shadow.

4 February Day at sea, with the opportunity to watch the start of the First Test, West Indies v England, shown via live satellite feed from Kingston, Jamaica.

5 February Early arrival in Kingston for your transfer to the second day of play in the FIRST TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND, at Sabina Park.

6-7 February
Daily transfers to the FIRST TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND, at Sabina Park.**

8 February
 Disembark in Port Antonio on Jamaica’s North Coast.

9 February
 A day of cruising and relaxation.

10 February Disembark at La Romana, in the Dominican Republic. 

11 February
 Morning arrival at San Juan, the vibrant capital city of Puerto Rico.

12 February Disembark in Gustavia for a day in St Barths – always a favourite for its charm and its casual, yet stylish, French chic.  Not to mention the fine restaurants and serious retail therapy opportunities! 

13-17 February
 Daily transfers to the SECOND TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.

18 February
 Transfer to VC Bird International Airport for your return flight to London.

19 February Early morning arrival at London Gatwick.

Prices start from £6,995 per person sharing a Vista Suite.

What’s included:

• International flights in economy class
• UK airport taxes
• Transfers from airport to ship and return
• 16 nights accommodation on Silver Shadow in the suite of your  choice
• All meals and drinks on board ship
• Food & beverages in our exclusive facility adjacent to each ground
• All entertainment on board, including special guests
• Cricket transfers
• Celebrity Hosts
• Services of an ITC Sports representative on board ship
• Commemorative gifts
• Gratuities on board ship
• Port taxes

Not included

• Meals/drinks ashore other than at cricket marquee facility
• Cricket tickets (guaranteed availability at cost)
• Personal laundry, telephone and internet charges on board ship
• Caribbean airport departure taxes
• Optional excursions
• Insurance
• Items of a personal nature

Land Based Tours

For those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, ITC Sports is also offering an extensive programme of Celebrity Escorted Tours, staying in excellent accommodation and offering exceptional itineraries that include welcome drinks, cricket transfers, cricket forums, farewell dinners and fabulous touring and sightseeing – plus guaranteed access to official match tickets. 

Any of ITC Sports’ suggested itineraries can be personalised by its team of Caribbean specialists to suit individual requirements.

For reservations and further information please contact ITC Sports :
01244 355527; www.itcsports.co.uk