Lush & Lovely Islands of the Lesser Antilles
£2,142pp
Itinerary
Enjoy the perfect mix of must-see Caribbean towns and harbors off the beaten path as you cruise and sail the royal beauties of the Lesser Antilles islands. Explore colonial history in pastel waterfronts, weathered forts and former sugar plantations. See the Caribbean at its most wild and beautiful on Dominica, St. Lucia and St. Kitts. Join the jetsetters on St. Barts, and everywhere you go, find delicious white beaches that turn rose and orange under Caribbean sunsets.
Day to Day Itinerary
| Date | Country | Port | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | Philipsburg | |
|
Pastel-colored buildings and shops filled with tempting souvenirs herald your arrival to bustling Philipsburg. Situated near the harbor on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, Philipsburg owes its discovery to Christopher Columbus in 1493. Today, celebrated Front Street is home to a number of local Creole restaurants as well as jewelry stores, stylish boutiques, and lively casinos for visitors seeking an upbeat island experience. |
|||
| Day 2 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Basseterre, Saint Kitts | |
|
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. |
|||
| Day 3 | Saint Barthélemy | Gustavia | |
|
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. |
|||
| Day 5 | Guadeloupe | Terre-de-Haut | |
|
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. |
|||
| Day 6 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mayreau Island | |
|
With fewer than 300 inhabitants and miles of secluded beaches, it's easy to feel as if you're on your own private island. Saline Bay is a delightful anchorage that separates the Caribbean from the Atlantic - and a perfect place to play with some of the toys from the Watersports Platform. |
|||
| Day 7 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Kingstown | |
|
Charming Kingstown, the capital and main commercial center of St. Vincent & the Grenadines is known for its churches, cobblestone streets, colonial buildings and the St. Vincent Botanical Gardens, founded in 1765. Steep hills surround the town, with Fort Charlotte sitting high on a ridge north of the city, offering panoramic views of Kingstown and the surrounding islands. Other sites to see include St. George's Anglican Cathedral, an 1820s structure adorned with stained glass windows, St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, built in 1823, with its lovely Gothic spires and Romanesque columns and arches. |
|||
| Day 8 | Barbados | Bridgetown | |
|
Jolly old England comes to life in the city and its garrison, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further afield, you'll find historic sugar plantations and the fairyland magic of Harrison's Cave. |
|||
