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Tentative
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrive Bridgetown, Barbados
Arrive Bridgetown,
Barbados at your convenience. Overnight Bridgetown.
Day 2 -
Day at Leisure in Bridgetown; late afternoon boarding
Enjoy a day at leisure
exploring Barbados. The ship departs Barbados at 10:00pm with boarding
anytime between 4:00pm and 9:00pm.
On the wild and rugged
east coast of Barbados, the isolated beaches are the color of sunrise,
the red sands having blown all the way across the Atlantic from the
Sahara. Bridgetown, Barbados is an interesting town full of contrasts.
George Washington actually slept here! Trafalgar Square reminds you that
the laid back, rum-and-fun-loving island’s British-influenced heritage
includes revered traditions like cricket and high tea.
Day 3 -
Captain’s Best Grenadines - Carriacou
30 islands and specks of
sand make up the gloriously untouched Grenadines. We’ll call on
Carriacou for a blissful, laid-back beach day. We’re sure you’ll never
be disappointed.
Day 4 -
Grenada
Nutmeg, cinnamon and
aromatic vanilla beans bake in the sun. Grenada, the ‘Spice Island’ of
the Caribbean is redolent in other flavors of the tropics as well. After
you’ve toured the old rum distilleries and spice factories and sampled
their wares, try some wonderful West Indian Creole cooking. In pretty
St. George’s harbor, the fishermen unload the conch caught that
afternoon and it will magically turn into a delicious dish called
‘lambi’ for your dinner!
Day 5 -
Tobago Cays
Four small islets,
virtually deserted but enormously appealing for those who love
underwater exploration, Tobago Cays is a national park where snorkelling
is superb. There are picnic and camping sites and beautiful protected
anchorages for overnight yacht stops.
Day 6 -
St. Vincent (am), Bequia (pm)
Star Clipper usually
anchors in the lee of Young Island which lies just 197 yards off the
southern tip of St. Vincent. Young Island is a very small and hilly
private island resort with a narrow sandy beach. The island is ruggedly
beautiful with tall peaks blanketed by a lush, tropical rainforest. The
natural harbor of Port Elizabeth at Bequia is a meeting point for
sailors from all over the world. The exquisite waterfront beckons you
for a gentle stroll along the harbor. If you are lucky, you will see
turtles and a variety of tropical birds.
Day 7 -
Fort de France, Martinique
Martinique is the classic
French Caribbean island. Wild and mysterious, yet urbane and
sophisticated, it is France with a tropical twist, with something for
almost everyone. You won’t be able to resist the charms of spicy Creole
cooking and tempting boutiques in Fort de France.
Day 8 -
Marigot Bay & Soufriere, St. Lucia
Marigot Bay, one of the
prettiest anchorages in the Caribbean, is surrounded by lush hills and
ringed by drooping coconut palms. James Michener described it as the
archetype for paradise in the Caribbean. On the bay are restaurants and
inland you can visit a banana plantation. Our alternate stop, the little
Port Town of Soufrière was named after a nearby volcano by the French,
who ruled St. Lucia before the English took it over. Locals call it the
world’s only drive-in volcano. Prettier sights are to be seen at Diamond
Falls and Mineral Baths where you can walk the gardens and take a dip in
the pool under the waterfalls. St. Lucia’s lush rain-forested mountains
including the famous Pitons are truly spectacular.
Day 9 -
Bridgetown, Barbados and return Home
Schedule flights at your
convenience but no earlier than 12 noon
(Ship arrives at 7:00am. Disembarkation will be after 9:30am due to the
ship clearing customs. Allow for 30 minute drive to airport and time
for airport checkin
Flights depart around 330pm.)
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