Itinerary
- Day 1
Philipsburg
Your Caribbean cruise starts in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. After landing at the airport, you'll transfer to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and settle in as your voyage begins. This gives you time to get oriented on board, meet the crew, and get ready to set sail toward South Friars Bay.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks Philipsburg - Day 2
South Friars Bay, Saint Kitts
Today takes you to South Friars Bay on the Saint Kitts peninsula, where the golden sand beach is one of the island's most popular spots. If you're interested in history, Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is nearby and worth your time. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 17th and 18th century military architecture and really nice coastal views from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sunbathing at South Friars Bay
- Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Landmarks South Friars Bay Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park - Day 3
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
You'll head to Deshaies, a fishing village on Guadeloupe's north-west coast. The town has traditional Creole architecture that's nice to walk through, and the beaches are framed by hills. French-Caribbean cuisine is the draw here too, so grab lunch at one of the local spots and get a feel for the blend of cultures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore the traditional fishing village atmosphere
- Discover colourful Creole architecture
- Visit the stunning beaches
Landmarks Deshaies - Day 4
Îles des Saintes
Les Saintes is a small archipelago of eight islands that mix French and Caribbean influences really well. Wander around the quaint towns with their stone buildings and white sand beaches. Fort Napoleon gives you great views across the islands if you want to head up there and see things from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore quaint towns with petite stone buildings
- Visit white sand beaches
- Visit Fort Napoleon
Landmarks Fort Napoleon - Day 5
Montserrat
Montserrat comes next on your route. This island is known for its musical heritage, particularly George Martin's Air Studios where musicians like Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney recorded. Beyond the music history, you'll see dramatic volcanic landscapes and experience the island's natural beauty firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore the island's musical heritage sites
- Discover dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic activity
Landmarks Montserrat - Day 6
Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda is your stop in the British Virgin Islands. The name comes from its shape, which resembles a reclining woman. The Baths is the main draw here with natural pools and grottoes carved out by massive granite boulders from volcanic eruptions. By evening, you'll sail toward Norman Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit The Baths
Landmarks The Baths Virgin Gorda - Day 7
Norman Island
Norman Island offers beautiful beaches, clear water, and good marine life to see when you're in the water. There are hiking trails and caves to check out if you want to get off the boat and explore. The island has pirate history connections and locals call it Treasure Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails
- Explore caves
- Enjoy water activities
Landmarks Norman Island - Day 8
Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
Gustavia in Saint Barthélemy is your next port. The capital was named after Swedish King Gustav III back in 1785. Downtown has distinctive shops and brightly painted historic wooden houses worth photographing. French and Creole food options are good here, so this is a solid place to have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in the historic downtown region
- Photograph historic wooden houses
- Dine on French and Creole cuisine
Landmarks Gustavia - Day 9
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda's capital, combines rich history with beach culture. The city has a vibrant feel and gives you access to Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights if you want to see historically important spots. It's one of the larger stops on your route with plenty to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Nelson's Dockyard
- Visit Shirley Heights
Landmarks St. John's Nelson's Dockyard Shirley Heights - Day 10
Philipsburg
Your Emerald Cruises voyage wraps up as you return to Philipsburg. After saying goodbye to your crew and the people you've met along the way, you'll head to the airport. From there, you can either fly home or continue on to another destination if you've planned additional travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Philipsburg
