Itinerary
- Day 1
Bridgetown
You'll arrive in Bridgetown and transfer directly to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. After boarding, you'll prepare to set sail on your Caribbean adventure from there.
Landmarks/POIs Bridgetown - Day 2
Speightstown
Speightstown on Barbados's northwestern coast is your port today. You can walk through the colorful buildings, check out the traditional shops, and spend time in the art galleries. There's time to see the local culture and historic charm at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Harrison's Cave and Andromeda Botanical Gardens (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - visit Harrison's Cave via electrically operated tram through extensive cavern system with expert guides providing historical information, then explore Andromeda Botanical Gardens featuring orchids, palms, ferns, heliconia, hibiscus, bougainvillea, begonias and cacti - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3.5 hours
Landmarks/POIs Speightstown Harrison's Cave Andromeda Botanical Gardens - Day 3
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Kingstown in St. Vincent sits between lush mountains and the water. You can choose between touring the historic St. Vincent Botanical Gardens and Montreal Gardens, or go for the EmeraldACTIVE option with catamaran sailing, swimming, and snorkeling along the northwestern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The best of St. Vincent - guided tour of historic St. Vincent Botanical Gardens, exploration of local villages, traverse Marriaqua Valley, visit Montreal Gardens overlooking the valley - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Optional Activities
- Swimming and snorkelling (EmeraldACTIVE) - catamaran journey along northwestern coast of Kingstown with views of mountain peaks, villages and towns, stop at Richmond to see lava beds and swim at beach, snorkel in crystal-clear waters to explore marine life - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Landmarks/POIs St. Vincent Botanical Gardens Montreal Gardens Marriaqua Valley - Day 4
Bequia
Bequia is where you'll dock, and the island really captures Caribbean character. Stroll through town, try some local cuisine, and you'll feel the warmth of the hospitality. It's the kind of place that stays with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bequia scenic tour (extra expense) - scenic drive through charming harbour, view model sailboats and local crafts, ascend Mt. Pleasant for panoramic views, visit southern fishing areas with colourful boats and learn about maritime heritage - Activity Level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Landmarks/POIs Bequia Mt. Pleasant - Day 5
Mayreau
Mayreau is known for white-sand beaches and clear waters. The beach here is fully equipped with lounge chairs and umbrellas, so you can settle in for the day. There's a BBQ lunch with live band entertainment to enjoy while you're there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band), Dinner
Included Activities
- BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band (EmeraldPLUS) - beach setup with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas and white sand, delicious BBQ lunch, live music from local band performing Caribbean rhythms
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling to explore marine life
- Hiking to island's highest point for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Mayreau - Day 6
Union Island
Union Island offers clear turquoise waters and a laid-back feel. You'll have options: swim and snorkel off the yacht using the onboard marina toys, or relax on the white-sand beaches surrounded by tropical mountains. It's really up to how you want to spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming and snorkelling off the yacht using Emerald Cruises marina toys
Landmarks/POIs Union Island - Day 7
Tobago Cays
Tobago Cays is an archipelago with crystal-clear waters and coral reefs. You can spend the day swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, or using the marina toys off the yacht. Petit Tabac island was featured in Pirates of the Caribbean (2003), so there's some fun trivia to remember.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Marina toys use off the yacht
Landmarks/POIs Tobago Cays Petit Tabac - Day 8
Bridgetown
After breakfast, you'll explore Bridgetown, which has cultural diversity, a vibrant scene, and excellent food. Later in the afternoon, you'll head back to the yacht to start the second leg exploring the Eastern Caribbean and St. Barth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Bridgetown after breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Bridgetown - Day 9
Soufrière, St. Lucia
Soufrière, the former capital of St. Lucia, sits between lush mountains and sparkling blue waters. Historic Botanical Gardens and the famous Pitons are there to see. You can choose between an included excursion to Sulphur Springs and mud baths, or the EmeraldACTIVE hiking option up Tet Paul Nature Trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The essence of St. Lucia - scenic drive through Soufriere town, visit Sulphur Springs (Caribbean's only drive-in volcano) with therapeutic mud baths in mineral pools - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Optional Activities
- Stairways to The Pitons (EmeraldACTIVE) - hike Tet Paul Nature Trail featuring culture, history and exotic horticulture with panoramic views of Pitons and St. Vincent island - Activity Level: Strenuous, Duration: 2 hours
Landmarks/POIs Soufrière The Pitons Sulphur Springs Tet Paul Nature Trail Diamond Falls - Day 10
Îles des Saintes
Îles des Saintes (Les Saintes) is a small archipelago of eight tropical islands blending French and Caribbean culture. You'll explore quaint towns with stone buildings and white-sand beaches. Fort Napoleon is worth a visit for the views and the colonial history it holds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Fort Napoleon and views of paradise (extra expense) - brief drive past multi-coloured houses, explore Fort Napoleon originally built for defence against British invasions, visit Princess Caroline Garden with tropical flowers and panoramic views, stroll through village visiting local church and discovering murals and handmade craft boutiques - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks/POIs Fort Napoleon Îles des Saintes - Day 11
Falmouth Bay, Antigua
Falmouth Bay in Antigua is a serene harbor with historic structures and plantation mansions around it. Nelson's Dockyard is a UNESCO World Heritage site from the 18th century, and it's full of naval history, boutiques, bars, and restaurants to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Antigua Canopy Adventure (extra expense) - zip-line eco-tour through lush rainforest starting at Old Pump House with suspension bridge crossing, navigate 13 ziplines ranging from 52 to 328 feet with bird's-eye views of forest canopy and diverse flora and fauna - Activity Level: Strenuous, Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Highlights of Antigua (extra expense) - guided tour from St. John's capital through tropical countryside and local villages to Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage site, unique boat tour around English Harbour highlighting historical landmarks - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks/POIs Nelson's Dockyard English Harbour - Day 12
Nevis and Saint Kitts
Nevis and Saint Kitts are dual islands in the Lesser Antilles. Nevis is the smaller one, featuring unspoilt sandy beaches, Georgian-style buildings, old sugar plantation remnants, and casual beach-shack eateries. It's a relaxed introduction to this part of the Caribbean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Botanical Gardens of Nevis (extra expense) - explore 5-acre Montpelier Estate Botanical Gardens in Charlestown, learn about estate's colonial origins and transformation into botanical oasis, discover island's rich history and vibrant biodiversity - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Landmarks/POIs Montpelier Estate Botanical Gardens - Day 13
Gustavia, St. Barth
Gustavia on St. Barth (Saint-Barthélemy) is named after King Gustav III of Sweden. The island has beautiful beaches, historic wooden houses, colonial estates, jewelry shops, high-end fashion boutiques, and gourmet restaurants. It's quite different from the smaller islands you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Driving tour around the island (extra expense) - non-narrated private van tour through stunning landscapes, past picturesque harbours and luxury yachts in capital, stop at scenic Colombier Viewpoint for panoramic coastal views, pass Flamands Beach and St. Jean Bay with Eden Rock hotel and short-runway airport, explore rugged Atlantic coast - Activity Level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Colombier Bay and Snorkelling (extra expense) - snorkelling adventure exploring crystal-clear waters with colourful fish and coral formations in Colombier Bay, then sail to Gros Ilets for additional snorkelling among diverse marine species at Gustavia entrance - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 2 hours
- Catamaran Escape (extra expense) - glide along St. Barth's stunning coastline viewing megayachts anchored offshore, sail to Colombier Bay with approximately one hour for lounging on deck, swimming, or relaxing, return to Gustavia for town exploration - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks/POIs Gustavia Colombier Viewpoint Flamands Beach St. Jean Bay Eden Rock hotel Colombier Bay Gros Ilets - Day 14
Anguilla to Marigot
Anguilla is the most northerly British Leeward Island, known for diving, snorkeling, and glass-bottomed boat rides. White-sand beaches and vibrant waters are what you'll see here. Later in the evening, you'll sail to Marigot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- BBQ lunch on board (EmeraldPLUS) - delicious BBQ lunch on board with laid-back atmosphere and breathtaking ocean views, accompanied by Caribbean rhythms and soulful melodies from live music
Optional Activities
- Diving off Anguilla
- Snorkelling
- Glass-bottomed boat rides
Landmarks/POIs Anguilla - Day 15
Marigot
After breakfast, you'll explore Marigot, which has a vibrant blend of French and Dutch influences. In the afternoon, you'll head back to the yacht for the final part of your journey to the Leeward Islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Marigot after breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Marigot - Day 16
Anguilla
You're returning to Anguilla, the most northerly British Leeward Island, popular for diving and snorkeling. White-sand beaches and vibrant turquoise waters contrast with lush palms and plantation houses. It's worth a second visit to see what you might have missed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Little Bay & Sandy Island Snorkel (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - sail along Anguilla's breathtaking coastline to Little Bay and Sandy Island, cruise through calm turquoise waters to secluded havens with soft white sand and clear shallows, snorkel among vibrant marine life or bask in the sun - Activity Level: Easy, Duration: 4 hours
Landmarks/POIs Little Bay Sandy Island - Day 17
Virgin Gorda to Norman Island
Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is named for how it resembles a reclining woman. The Baths is a natural wonder with pools and grottoes created by massive granite boulders. You can do the included excursion or try the EmeraldACTIVE hiking option. Later you'll sail to Norman Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Baths - ride open-air safari wagons to The Baths natural wonder with sea caves and rock formations on beach, explore geological marvels, swim and relax, ascend to Top of the Baths for refreshing fruit smoothie - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours
Optional Activities
- The Baths (EmeraldACTIVE) - ride open-air safari wagons to The Baths, explore sea caves crafted by colossal boulders and wade through knee-deep water, experience sunlight streaming through natural openings illuminating pools, learn about boulder origins and rock formation names, swim and explore, return to beach and ascend to Top of the Baths for refreshing fruit smoothie - Activity Level: Strenuous, Duration: 4 hours
Landmarks/POIs The Baths Virgin Gorda - Day 18
Jost van Dyke
After a scenic cruise through the British Virgin Islands, you'll arrive at Jost van Dyke, the smallest of the four main islands. Lush greenery and undulating hills give it character. You'll discover the unique Bubbly Pool, which is a natural jacuzzi formed by ocean waves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band), Dinner
Included Activities
- BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band (EmeraldPLUS) - fully equipped beach with lounge chairs, vibrant umbrellas and white sand, delicious BBQ lunch, live music from talented local band performing Caribbean rhythms and soulful melodies
Landmarks/POIs Jost van Dyke Bubbly Pool - Day 19
Anegada
Anegada is the northernmost British Virgin Island and the only coral island in the archipelago. The ecosystem here is unique with miles of white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, rare rock iguanas, and flamingos. It feels quite different from the other islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle to Cow Wreck Beach
Landmarks/POIs Anegada Cow Wreck Beach - Day 20
Saba
Saba, known as the 'Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean,' is a five square mile island in the Caribbean Netherlands. You'll find lush landscapes, diverse marine life, and world-class hiking trails if you want to get out and explore more actively.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Saba Island tour (extra expense) - travel along winding roads showcasing stunning landscapes, dramatic cliffs and lush vegetation, explore The Bottom (quaint capital with charming architecture), explore Windwardside (largest village with colourful houses and local shops), marvel at majestic Mount Scenery (highest point in Dutch Kingdom) with spectacular base views and learn about volcanic origins - Activity Level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks/POIs Saba The Bottom Windwardside Mount Scenery - Day 21
Gustavia, St. Barth
You're back in Gustavia on St. Barth for another visit. The mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches, historic wooden houses, and luxurious colonial estates are there to explore more. Shopping at jewelry stores and high-end fashion boutiques, plus dining at gourmet restaurants, rounds out the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Driving tour around the island (extra expense) - non-narrated private van tour through stunning landscapes, past picturesque harbours and luxury yachts in capital, stop at scenic Colombier Viewpoint for panoramic coastal views, pass Flamands Beach and St. Jean Bay with Eden Rock hotel and short-runway airport, explore rugged Atlantic coast - Activity Level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Colombier Bay and Snorkelling (extra expense) - glide along St. Barth's stunning coastline viewing megayachts anchored offshore, sail to Colombier Bay with approximately one hour for lounging on deck, swimming, or relaxing, return to Gustavia for town exploration - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
- Catamaran Escape (extra expense) - glide along St. Barth's stunning coastline viewing megayachts anchored offshore, sail to Colombier Bay with approximately one hour for lounging on deck, swimming, or relaxing, return to Gustavia for town exploration - Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks/POIs Gustavia Colombier Viewpoint Flamands Beach St. Jean Bay Colombier Bay - Day 22
Marigot
Your Caribbean cruise concludes in Marigot. You'll disembark from your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and transfer to the airport for your journey home or to continue your holiday elsewhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from yacht to airport
Landmarks/POIs Marigot
