Itinerary
- Day 1
San Juan
Your Caribbean yacht adventure kicks off in San Juan where you'll get transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. After getting settled, you'll set sail in the evening as the sun begins to dip toward the horizon.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Culebra - Vieques
Morning brings you to Culebra. You'll take a shuttle over to Flamenco Beach to spend time checking out the white-sand coastline and clear reefs. After grabbing lunch, the yacht heads to Vieques Island and the town of Esperanza, where you can walk around the waterfront and find local restaurants and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle to Flamenco Beach
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in the Bioluminescent Bay (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - Paddling experience at Mosquito Bay with magical bioluminescent waters, approximately 2 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks/POIs Flamenco Beach Mosquito Bay - Day 3
St. John
Cruz Bay on St. John serves as your stop today. You've got options here: take the included island tour to see Annaberg Plantation Ruins, or if you're feeling more active, go with the EmeraldACTIVE guided hike through Virgin Islands National Park that includes swimming time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- St. John Island tour with Annaberg Plantation Ruins - Scenic open-air safari tour visiting 18th-century Annaberg sugar mill ruins, approximately 3 hours, Easy activity level
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE - National Park Hike and Swimming - Guided hike along Lind Point Trail through Virgin Islands National Park leading to secluded North Shore beach with crystal-clear waters and white sand, approximately 3 hours, Strenuous activity level
Landmarks/POIs Annaberg Plantation Ruins Virgin Islands National Park Cruz Bay Mongoose Junction - Day 4
Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the main British Virgin Islands, is where you'll anchor today. Known locally as 'The Last Virgin Island', it's the perfect spot to kick back on White Bay Beach and soak in that laid-back Caribbean feel with the rocky scenery around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- EmeraldPLUS - BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band - Delicious BBQ lunch with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, and live Caribbean music from a local band
Landmarks/POIs White Bay Beach - Day 5
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Philipsburg, a busy port town where Dutch and Caribbean cultures blend together, is your destination. Walk through the colonial architecture, check out the beaches, see the historic sites, and browse the street market for local food, artwork, and crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Island tour (extra expense) - Captivating journey through Saint Martin/Sint Maarten exploring both Dutch and French sides, visiting up to ten historical sites including Border Monument, Philipsburg capital, Marigot, and Fort Louis, approximately 3 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks/POIs Philipsburg Border Monument Marigot Fort Louis - Day 6
Saint-Barthélemy (St. Barth)
Saint-Barthélemy, this French island, offers beautiful beaches and mountainous terrain. You'll see historic wooden houses and colonial estates scattered around. In Gustavia, there are jewelry shops, fashion boutiques, and restaurants serving gourmet food if you want to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Driving tour around the island (extra expense) - Non-narrated private van tour through stunning landscapes, villages, and beaches including Colombier Viewpoint with panoramic vistas, Flamands Beach, and St. Jean Bay with Eden Rock hotel and iconic short-runway airport, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, Easy activity level
- Colombier Bay and Snorkelling (extra expense) - Snorkelling adventure exploring crystal-clear waters with colourful fish and coral formations in Colombier Bay and Gros Ilets, approximately 2 hours, Moderate activity level
- Catamaran Escape (extra expense) - Sailing along St. Barth's stunning coastline with views of mega yachts, approximately 1 hour of relaxation time in Colombier Bay, approximately 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks/POIs Gustavia Colombier Viewpoint Flamands Beach St. Jean Bay Eden Rock hotel Colombier Bay Gros Ilets - Day 7
Montserrat
Montserrat presents one of the Caribbean's most unusual landscapes. The island experienced major volcanic eruptions starting in 1995 that completely changed things. You can learn about its past as a recording destination and see how the volcanic activity reshaped the capital and the island itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Volcano Views, Plymouth & Montserrat Volcano Observatory (extra expense) - Experience the Soufrière Hills Volcano from Plymouth port, visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory for insights into island life with an active volcano, and explore the Buried City of Plymouth with its volcanic ash-covered ruins and historical photographs, approximately 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks/POIs Soufrière Hills Volcano Montserrat Volcano Observatory Plymouth - Day 8
Saint John's, Antigua
After breakfast, you'll head into Saint John's to see the cultural diversity and food scene the city has to offer. Later in the afternoon, you'll return to your Emerald Cruises yacht to begin the second half of your journey down the Caribbean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Saint John's - Day 9
Barbuda
Barbuda, a small island south of Antigua, is known for its beaches including the famous Pink Sandy Beach. The island has wildlife reserves and the UNESCO World Heritage Frigate Bird Sanctuary to explore, plus a strong community feel and relaxed atmosphere throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Frigate Bird Sanctuary (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - Guided tour starting at seaside jetty exploring Barbuda's history and countryside, visiting historic Martello Tower (32-foot British defence base from early 1800s), Codrington village founded in 1685, Two Foot Bay with cave featuring ancient Arawak Indian petroglyphs, and motorboat trip to Frigate Bird Sanctuary with world's largest nesting colony of approximately 1,500 Frigate Birds, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, Strenuous activity level
Landmarks/POIs Pink Sandy Beach Frigate Bird Sanctuary Martello Tower Codrington Two Foot Bay - Day 10
Îles des Saintes (Les Saintes)
Îles des Saintes is a small archipelago of eight islands where French and Caribbean cultures mix together. You'll find quaint towns with stone buildings and small white-sand beaches. Fort Napoleon sits here too, a historic spot with great views of the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Fort Napoleon and views of paradise (extra expense) - Brief drive past multi-coloured houses reflecting local life, explore Fort Napoleon originally built for defence against British invasions with stunning Princess Caroline Garden filled with tropical flowers offering panoramic views, visit local church and stroll through picturesque village streets discovering murals and handmade crafts, approximately 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks/POIs Fort Napoleon Princess Caroline Garden - Day 11
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
Deshaies is a charming village sitting beside green hills and Caribbean waters. This quiet spot offers natural beauty, vibrant culture, and friendly people around town if you want to walk around and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tropical World Discovery (extra expense) - Journey to Botanical Garden in Deshaies just ten minutes from pier, created by visionary M. Michel Gaillard, wander through winding paths immersed in exotic scents and vivid colours admiring collections including wax rose, red ginger, bougainvillea, and orchids, approximately 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks/POIs Botanical Garden, Deshaies - Day 12
Saint-Barthélemy (St. Barth)
Back to Saint-Barthélemy for another day on this French island. The beaches here are really nice, and you can see the historic wooden houses and colonial estates. Gustavia's shops and restaurants are there again if you want to return for more browsing or dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Driving tour around the island (extra expense) - Non-narrated private van tour through stunning landscapes, villages, and beaches including Colombier Viewpoint with panoramic vistas, Flamands Beach, and St. Jean Bay with Eden Rock hotel and iconic short-runway airport, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, Easy activity level
- Colombier Bay and Snorkelling (extra expense) - Snorkelling adventure exploring crystal-clear waters with colourful fish and coral formations in Colombier Bay and Gros Ilets, approximately 2 hours, Moderate activity level
- Catamaran Escape (extra expense) - Sailing along St. Barth's stunning coastline with views of mega yachts, approximately 1 hour of relaxation time in Colombier Bay, approximately 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks/POIs Gustavia Colombier Viewpoint Flamands Beach St. Jean Bay Eden Rock hotel Colombier Bay Gros Ilets - Day 13
Virgin Gorda - Norman Island
Virgin Gorda gets its name from its shape resembling a reclining woman. The main attraction is The Baths, a series of pools and grottoes formed by massive granite boulders. You can choose between the included excursion to The Baths or try the EmeraldACTIVE option for something more active. By afternoon, sail to Norman Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Baths - Open-air safari wagons transport to breathtaking natural wonder, explore sea caves and unique rock formations on beach, swim in serene atmosphere, ascend to Top of the Baths for refreshing fruit smoothie, approximately 4 hours, Moderate activity level
Optional Activities
- EmeraldPLUS - BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band - Delicious BBQ lunch with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, and live Caribbean music from a local band
- EmeraldACTIVE - The Baths - Open-air safari wagons to The Baths, explore sea caves and unique rock formations on beach, wade through knee-deep water of sea caves crafted by colossal boulders, observe shafts of sunlight through natural openings, learn about boulder origins and rock formation names, swim and relax, meander along sandy shore and ascend to Top of the Baths for refreshing fruit smoothie, approximately 4 hours, Strenuous activity level
Landmarks/POIs The Baths Virgin Gorda Norman Island - Day 14
Norman Island
Norman Island, an uninhabited spot, is where you'll spend the full day. It's known for its natural beauty and was actually the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. You can swim off the yacht and use the available marina toys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swimming off the yacht
- Marina toys usage
Landmarks/POIs Norman Island - Day 15
San Juan
Your Emerald Cruises voyage concludes in San Juan. You'll be transferred from the yacht to the airport so you can head home after your Caribbean adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
