Departs on following Saturdays:
29 Nov, 13 , 27 Dec 2014
10, 24 Jan – 7, 21 Feb – 7 Mar – 28 Noe – 12, 26 Dec 2015
09, 23 Jan – 06, 20 Feb – 05, 19 Mar 2016
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Fly from UK to St Maarten – After embarkation and settling into your cabin, you have time to explore the history and culture of this eastern most island in the Caribbean. |
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Anguilla – Columbus thought this long flat island with its multitude of white sand coves looked like an undulating eel, so he named it Anguilla. The island has been a British colony/dependency since it was first settled in 1650. Recently Anguilla has been discovered by the cognoscenti who find the island’s small upscale resorts an ideal retreat to get away from it all. Try the haute cuisine at Malliouhana, or the Arabian Nights ambience of Pimms. |
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Virgin Gorda BVI– An unusual geologic formation known as “The baths” located on the southern end of the island makes Virgin Gorda one of the BVI’s major tourist destinations. At The Baths, the beach shows evidence of the island’s volcanic origins, as huge grantie boulders lie in piles on the beach, forming scenic grottos that are open to the sea. Take a bath at the “Baths”, Virgin Gorda’s unique water grottos formed eons ago by ancient lava flows. Huge boulders lie scattered around the natural pools, which are delightful for swimming or soaking. Virgin Gorda is also home to Little Dix Bay, the Bitter End Yacht Club, some excellent beaches, and the bestsailing around. |
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Sailing Sir Francis Drake Channel (am), Soper’s Hole, Tortola- Surrounded by small mountains, like Frenchman’s Cay seen above, Soper’s Hole imparts a great sense of place and physical intimacy. At the same time its opening to a sea of islands stirs an alluring anticipation of coming adventure. Soper’s Hole is where ‘laid back’ is a jealously cultivated way of life. Visit the nearby ruins of 17th century Dutch Fort Recovery. There are also several favourite ‘watering holes’, beloved by crews of visiting yachts, where the local gossip flows as freely as the rum. |
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Jost van Dyke, BVI – Once the hideaway for a Dutch pirate of the same name, Jost van Dyke welcomes visitors with first-rate hiking trails and the best beaches in the British Virgin Islands. Be sure to have a drink at the famous Foxy’s Tamarind Bar in Great harbour. |
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Basseterre & South Friar’s Beach, St Kitts – St. Kitts’ was the first successful colony in the British West Indies. Shop in colourful Basseterre, play golf and tour old plantation houses. For the adventuresome there’s a brisk hike through the rainforest. |
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Gustavia, St Barts– In its elegant little capital of Gustavia, French joie de vivre is tempered by Swedish spic and span neatness. Diversions include duty-free shopping in exquisite boutiques, beautiful beaches, excellent dining and people-watching. |
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St Maarten – Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight or to your hotel if extending your stay. |
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