Itinerary
- Day 1
San Juan
Your Caribbean yacht cruise starts in San Juan where you'll board your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. After getting settled and meeting the crew, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the ship. The vessel docks at 23:00, so there's time to grab dinner on board and get ready for tomorrow's island hopping.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
- Day 2
Culebra - Vieques
This morning you head to Culebra's white-sand beaches and check out the pristine reefs with a shuttle included to Flamenco Beach. Grab lunch there, then later the yacht sails to Vieques Island where you'll explore the coastal town of Esperanza. By evening, you'll have the option to kayak through Mosquito Bay and see the bioluminescent waters glow with each paddle stroke.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle to Flamenco Beach
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in the Bioluminescent Bay - Mosquito Bay, Vieques (extra expense, must be pre-booked, Moderate activity level, 2 hours duration)
Landmarks Flamenco Beach Mosquito Bay - Day 3
St. John
You'll spend the day at St. John, the economic and social hub. Pick either a 3-hour island tour that includes the 18th-century Annaberg Plantation Ruins, or go for the optional EmeraldACTIVE National Park hike with a swim at a secluded beach. Later on, browse the shops and restaurants at Mongoose Junction before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- St. John Island tour with Annaberg Plantation Ruins - 18th-century sugar mill ruins, scenic island drive via open-air safari transportation, Easy activity level, 3 hours duration
Optional Activities
- National Park Hike and Swimming - guided hike through Virgin Islands National Park from Cruz Bay along Lind Point Trail to North Shore, swim at secluded crystal-clear beach, Strenuous activity level, 3 hours duration
Landmarks Annaberg Plantation Ruins Mongoose Junction Virgin Islands National Park Lind Point Trail - Day 4
Jost Van Dyke
Today you relax on White Bay Beach at Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the four main British Virgin Islands. The beach has lounge chairs and umbrellas all set up for you. During lunch, you'll enjoy a BBQ with live Caribbean music from a local band, so there's a nice mix of food, music, and beach time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band), Dinner
Included Activities
- BBQ lunch on fully equipped beach with live band - White Bay Beach, Jost Van Dyke
Landmarks White Bay Beach - Day 5
Saint Martin/Sint Maarten
Philipsburg on St. Maarten offers a blend of Dutch and Caribbean cultures with colonial architecture and beaches nearby. Walk through the lively street market, try some local food, and check out historic sites and island arts and crafts. If you want more, there's an optional island tour that covers both the Dutch and French sides of the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Island tour - extra expense - comprehensive exploration of both Dutch and French sides including up to ten historical sites: Border Monument, Philipsburg waterfront and historic architecture, Marigot capital with lively market and colonial buildings, Fort Louis overlooking the bay, Easy activity level, 3 hours duration
Landmarks Philipsburg Border Monument Marigot Fort Louis - Day 6
Saint-Barth (St. Barth)
You're spending the day on Saint-Barth, a French island named after King Gustav III of Sweden. There are pristine beaches to relax on and historic wooden houses plus colonial estates to see. In the capital, Gustavia, you can walk around the jewelry shops, high-end fashion boutiques, and gourmet restaurants. Optional activities include island driving tours, snorkeling, or a catamaran adventure if you want to get out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Driving tour around the island - extra expense - non-narrated serene exploration via private van: Gustavia capital with harbors and yachts, Colombier Viewpoint for panoramic coastal vistas, Flamands Beach, St. Jean Bay with Eden Rock hotel and airport views, Atlantic coast landscapes, Easy activity level, 2 hours 15 minutes duration
- Colombier Bay and Snorkelling - extra expense - crystal-clear waters exploration with colorful fish and coral formations, followed by snorkeling at Gros Ilets at Gustavia entrance with diverse marine species, Moderate activity level, 2 hours duration
- Catamaran Escape - extra expense - coastline cruise with mega yacht views, approximately 1 hour at Colombier Bay for lounging, swimming, or relaxing, return to Gustavia for town exploration, Moderate activity level, 3 hours duration
Landmarks Gustavia Colombier Viewpoint Flamands Beach St. Jean Bay Eden Rock Hotel Colombier Bay Gros Ilets - Day 7
Montserrat
Montserrat is one of the Caribbean's most unusual islands. Since the volcanic eruptions began in 1995, the capital Plymouth remains buried. You can explore the active Soufrière Hills Volcano, and there's an optional excursion to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and the Buried City of Plymouth, which locals call the 'Pompeii of the Caribbean.'
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Volcano Views, Plymouth & Montserrat Volcano Observatory - extra expense - experience the Soufrière Hills Volcano, visit Montserrat Volcano Observatory for insights into life on an active volcano island, explore the Buried City of Plymouth with layers of volcanic ash and debris, witness the devastating 1995 eruption impact with historical photographs contrasting the city's past, Moderate activity level, 3 hours duration
Landmarks Soufrière Hills Volcano Montserrat Volcano Observatory Plymouth - Day 8
St. John's
Your yacht cruise ends in St. John's, Antigua. After saying goodbye to the crew and fellow passengers, you'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- DiscoverMORE tour - availability on disembarkation day to be verified with Shore Excursion Manager onboard
