Gems of the Leeward Islands
£2,972pp
Itinerary
With 10 days instead of the usual 7, on this cruise you have time to take in the full measure of this most iconic parts of the Caribbean. Everywhere you look is another cover shot image. Dazzling white sand turns the shallows mesmerizing shades of peacock and mermaid, weathered fortresses point cannons at long-vanished schooners, natural pools warm gently under the mid-day sun. On your private ship, you’re equally at home in exclusive harbors and anchored off barefoot beaches, so you can see it all. Snorkel or dive on vibrant coral reefs. Follow your siren inland to rainforest adventures or duty-free boutiques. Thank your luckyStar Pridefor bringing you here.
Day to Day Itinerary
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| Day 1 | Peru | San Juan | |
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The imposing façade of El Morro fortress is just one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Juan. Admire the colorful colonial buildings from your casually elegant ship, docked right in the heart of Old San Juan. |
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| Day 3 | Saint Barthélemy | Gustavia | |
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Affectionately known as St. Barts, the Caribbean's most chic island adds a French flair to Riviera-like beaches and duty-free boutiques. Walk past gingerbread cottages in search of celebrities, shop for designer fashions, or sip the island's signature ti punch as kite surfers fly by. |
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| Day 4 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Basseterre, Saint Kitts | |
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With Georgian architecture situated against an irresistible backdrop of emerald green hills, Basseterre is one of the loveliest of the Caribbean's small capitals. Beyond town, more than a quarter of St. Kitts has been set aside as Brimstone Hill Fortress national Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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| Day 5 | Antigua and Barbuda | Falmouth | |
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It's said that Antigua has 365 beaches - one for every day of the year. See how many you can discover as our stay in port stretches into the evening to accommodate them all. Watch the stars come out as darkness falls and imagine how residents of Andromeda must envy you. |
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| Day 6 | Guadeloupe | Terre-de-Haut | |
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This is the Caribbean as you've always imagined it, with yacht-filled harbors set against volcanic mountains and endless stretches of palm-fringed beach. The underwater world here attracted the likes of Jacques Cousteau, but even novice snorkelers will enjoy exploring these impossibly blue waters. |
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| Day 7 | Saint Lucia | Pigeon Island | |
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The UNESCO site Pitons' with their two majestic volcanic peaks and 24 miles of vibrant coral reef welcome you to St. Lucia. Nearby Pigeon Island National Park features impressive ruins of English forts, archaeological relics of Arawak Indians, and splendid beaches. |
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| Day 8 | Grenada | Saint George's | |
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Inhale the intoxicating aroma of the "Isle of Spice" as your eyes feast on what is widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Spend the day on 2-mile-long Grand Anse beach, and before you go, a taste of nutmeg ice cream is a must. |
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| Day 10 | British Virgin Islands | Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke | |
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For an island comprised of a mere eight square miles, it's amazing how much there is to do on Jost Van Dyke. Visit the national park on nearby Diamond Cay, snorkel among swaying sponges and angelfish at Sandy Spit, or pilot your own boat around Sir Francis Drake Waterway. After all that, you'll be ready for an evening drink on the beach — where you can admire your Windstar ship aglow in the harbor. |
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| Day 12 | Peru | San Juan | |
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The imposing façade of El Morro fortress is just one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Juan. Admire the colorful colonial buildings from your casually elegant ship, docked right in the heart of Old San Juan. |
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