Itinerary
- Day 1
St. John's
Your Caribbean yacht cruise starts in St. John's where a transfer takes you to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. The ship docks at 20:00, so you'll have time to get settled into your cabin and meet the crew before the voyage officially begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
- Day 2
Barbuda
The yacht stays offshore from 01:00 to 17:00 while docked at Barbuda. You can walk through the historic Martello Tower from the early 1800s, check out the town of Codrington that dates back to 1685, and head to Two Foot Bay to see ancient Arawak petroglyphs. The Frigate Bird Sanctuary is also worth your time, home to the world's largest nesting colony of these birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Frigate Bird Sanctuary guided tour (strenuous, 2 hours 30 minutes) - includes Martello Tower, Codrington, Two Foot Bay, and motorboat trip to Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks/POIs Martello Tower Frigate Bird Sanctuary Two Foot Bay - Day 3
Îles des Saintes
From 08:00 to 22:00, the yacht docks at Îles des Saintes, a small archipelago made up of eight tropical islands. You'll find French and Caribbean culture mixed together throughout the area. Wander through the quaint towns with stone buildings and white-sand beaches, and visit Fort Napoleon, which has historical significance and offers incredible views from the top.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Fort Napoleon and views of paradise guided tour (moderate, 3 hours) - includes drive past multi-coloured houses, Fort Napoleon grounds, Princess Caroline Garden with tropical flowers, local church, village streets, murals, and boutiques
Landmarks/POIs Fort Napoleon Princess Caroline Garden - Day 4
Deshaies
The yacht is offshore from 08:00 to 18:00 at Deshaies, a charming village in Guadeloupe surrounded by lush green hills. A short ten-minute drive from the pier gets you to the Botanical Garden, created by Michel Gaillard and filled with exotic plants like wax roses, red ginger, bougainvillea, and orchids.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tropical World Discovery guided tour (moderate, 3 hours) - visit the Botanical Garden in Deshaies with collections of exotic flora including wax roses, red ginger, bougainvillea, and orchids
Landmarks/POIs Botanical Garden Deshaies - Day 5
St. Barths
Between 08:00 and 21:00, you're docked at St. Barths, a French island in the Lesser Antilles. Explore Gustavia's charming streets lined with jewelry shops, high-end fashion boutiques, and gourmet restaurants. You'll also see historic wooden houses and luxurious colonial estates scattered across the island, plus several nice beaches to relax on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Driving tour around the island (easy, 2 hours 15 minutes) - non-narrated tour through St. Barth's landscapes, including Gustavia's capital, Colombier Viewpoint, Flamands Beach, St. Jean Bay with Eden Rock hotel and airport
- Colombier Bay and Snorkelling (moderate, 2 hours) - snorkelling in crystal-clear waters of Colombier Bay and Gros Ilets, exploring coral formations and marine species
- Catamaran Escape (moderate, 3 hours) - sail along St. Barths' coastline, view mega yachts, enjoy about an hour in Colombier Bay for swimming and relaxing, then sail back to Gustavia
Landmarks/POIs Colombier Viewpoint Flamands Beach St. Jean Bay Colombier Bay Gros Ilets - Day 6
Virgin Gorda and Norman Island
From 08:00 to 17:30, the yacht stays at Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, named for its shape that resembles a reclining woman. The Baths are the main draw here, featuring sea caves and grottoes created by massive granite boulders. You can choose between the included Baths excursion, an EmeraldACTIVE option, or a BBQ lunch on a fully equipped beach with a live band. Later in the afternoon, the yacht heads to Norman Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band), Dinner
Included Activities
- The Baths (moderate, 4 hours) - open-air safari wagon journey to the natural wonder of sea caves and rock formations, explore on a winding footpath, swim and relax, ascend to the Top of the Baths for a refreshing fruit smoothie
- BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band - fully equipped beach with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, white sand, delicious BBQ lunch, and live Caribbean music
Optional Activities
- The Baths - EmeraldACTIVE option (strenuous, 4 hours) - includes wade through knee-deep water of sea caves crafted by colossal boulders, experience shafts of sunlight streaming through natural openings, learn about boulder origins and rock formation names, swim and relax, ascend to Top of the Baths for fruit smoothie
Landmarks/POIs The Baths - Day 7
Norman Island
The yacht arrives at Norman Island in the evening (20:00 the previous day) and stays through 17:00. This uninhabited island in the British Virgin Islands is known for its beautiful natural setting and rich maritime history, and it inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Your day involves swimming off the yacht, using the marina toys, exploring pristine beaches, and checking out the vibrant coral reefs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swimming off the yacht
- Marina toys available
Landmarks/POIs Norman Island - Day 8
St. Thomas
Your voyage ends in St. Thomas where the yacht docks at 06:00. A transfer takes you from the yacht to the airport for your flight home. Before you leave, confirm with the Shore Excursion Manager if a DiscoverMORE tour option is available on your final day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
