Itinerary
- Day 1
Bridgetown
Your Caribbean cruise kicks off in Bridgetown, Barbados. You'll get transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht once you arrive, so plan to be there before 7:00 PM to get settled in.
- Day 2
Bridgetown to Speightstown
The yacht heads north from Bridgetown to Speightstown on Barbados's northwest coast. You'll find colonial-era buildings throughout the town, colorful shops, and lots of pastel-painted architecture that really shows off the island's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Speightstown's colonial-era buildings and architecture
- Shopping in colourful shops
- Walk through the town to view pastel-painted residences
- Day 3
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Kingstown to Bequia Island
Pull into Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Check out St. George's Anglican Cathedral, a Georgian-style church with colorful stained-glass windows. By afternoon, you'll sail onward to Bequia Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. George's Anglican Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Shopping and dining in Kingstown
- Explore the bay area around Kingstown
Landmarks St. George's Anglican Cathedral 
- Day 4
Bequia Island
Spend your day on Bequia Island, which is known for being quiet and peaceful with very little traffic. The beaches here are pristine, and you can wander around to get a feel for authentic Caribbean life and relax on the sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore untouched pristine beaches
- Swimming and relaxation on the beach
- Experience authentic Caribbean lifestyle
- Day 5
Mayreau to Union Island
Arrive at Mayreau, a tiny island with only about 250 residents and just 4 square kilometers of land. Head up to the church at the island's highest point to catch views of the surrounding islands and coral reefs. As evening sets in, you'll sail for Union Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the charming church at the island's highest hill
- View the surrounding islands and coral reefs from the hilltop
- Day 6
Union Island
Union Island offers clear turquoise waters and that laid-back Caribbean vibe. Spend the day swimming and snorkeling right off the yacht's Marina Platform with complimentary equipment, or just relax on the white-sand beaches with tropical mountains as your backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swimming and snorkelling off yacht's Marina Platform
- Use of complimentary aquatic toys
Optional Activities
- Enjoy beachfront bars and restaurants
- Day 7
Tobago Cays
Set sail for Tobago Cays, an archipelago with warm, sandy-bottomed aquamarine waters. You'll see turtles, tropical fish, stingrays, and starfish in the water. Petit Tabac island was used partly for filming Pirates of the Caribbean back in 2017.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling with turtles, tropical fish, stingrays, and starfish
- Visit Petit Tabac island
- Swimming in the aquamarine waters
Landmarks Petit Tabac Tobago Cays 
- Day 8
Tobago Cays to Bridgetown
After breakfast, you have free time to explore Bridgetown on your own. The capital has lots of British colonial architecture and authentic local cuisine to try. Later in the afternoon, head back to the yacht to start the second part of your journey toward the Eastern Caribbean and St. Barths.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bridgetown at leisure
- Visit cultural sites in Bridgetown
- Sample authentic Bajan cuisine
- Browse British colonial architecture
- DiscoverMORE tour (if available - verify with Shore Excursion Manager onboard)
- Day 9
Soufrière, Saint Lucia
Sail to Soufrière, the original capital of Saint Lucia, tucked dramatically inside a dormant volcano crater. Try the therapeutic mud baths and sulfur springs, then check out the iconic Gros Piton and Petit Piton lava domes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local food here includes green figs with salt fish or traditional callaloo soup.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Therapeutic mud baths
- Sulphur springs experience
- View Gros Piton and Petit Piton
- Sample local cuisine - green figs and salt fish
- Try traditional callaloo soup with fresh crab or shrimp
Landmarks Gros Piton Petit Piton 
- Day 10
Îles des Saintes
You'll come across Îles des Saintes, a small archipelago of eight tropical islands with French and Caribbean influences mixed together. The villages have small stone buildings and white-sand beaches. Fort Napoleon is worth a visit for its history and the views you get from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore quaint villages
- Visit petite stone buildings
- Relax on white-sand beaches
- Visit Fort Napoleon
Landmarks Fort Napoleon - Day 11
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Pull into St. John's, the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda. You'll find a mix of history, beautiful beaches, and lively culture here. From St. John's, you can reach other popular spots like the historic Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore St. John's vibrant city centre
- Visit historic Nelson's Dockyard
- Explore Shirley Heights
- Relax on beautiful beaches
Landmarks Nelson's Dockyard Shirley Heights - Day 12
Nevis and Saint Kitts
Arrive at Nevis and Saint Kitts, a two-island nation in the Lesser Antilles. Nevis is the smaller of the two and has a volcanic peak surrounded by white sand. You'll see Georgian-era buildings scattered around, old sugar plantation sites, and casual beach-shack restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Georgian-era buildings
- Visit remnants of former sugar plantations
- Dine at casual beach-shack eateries
- Relax on white-sand beaches
- Day 13
Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
You'll reach Gustavia, the capital of St. Barthélemy (St. Barths), which King Gustav III of Sweden declared his personal island in 1785. Walk around the historic downtown area to find shops and photograph the iconic brightly painted wooden houses. The food here blends French and Creole styles in interesting ways.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic downtown shopping region
- Photograph brightly painted wooden houses
- Sample unique local cuisine - French and Creole blend
- Explore the charming city streets
- Day 14
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Head to Virgin Gorda, part of the British Virgin Islands and named for its shape when viewed from the water. The Baths is the main attraction here, a series of pools and grottoes created by massive granite boulders from volcanic eruptions. It's one of the most well-known natural spots in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit The Baths
- Explore pools and grottoes among granite boulders
- Relax on picturesque beaches
- Experience the island's laid-back pace
Landmarks The Baths - Day 15
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Your Emerald Cruises voyage wraps up in Philipsburg, the capital of Sint Maarten on the Dutch side of Saint Martin. You'll say goodbye to your crew and fellow passengers, then transfer to the airport for your flight home or to whatever's next on your travel plans.
