Optional tours are available from most ports for an additional charge.
Itinerary
Day San Juan, Puerto RicoDepart 07:00 PM "Back in the 1500s, Puerto Rico was one of the first Caribbean islands to be settled, and its capital, today's San Juan, became a vital hub of Spain's New World colonies. The historic part of the city, known as Old San Juan, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it's also a National Historic Site within the U.S. National Park Service.
Strolling the narrow cobblestoned streets of Old San Juan, you'll discover a historic treasure surrounded by massive city walls. You can climb the ramparts of imposing fortresses like El Morro, at the entrance to the bay, and visit the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, one of the oldest churches in the Americas and the final resting place of the city's founder, Ponce de León.
Modern San Juan extends well beyond the historic district and offers diversions of its own. Condado, a lively beachfront neighborhood, has high-rise resorts and trendy waterfront bars. Visitors may sample one of Puerto Rico's best-known products at Casa BacardÃ, the rum distillery across the bay. And stunning natural wonders await just outside the city, including the rain forest and waterfalls of El Yunque National Forest and the otherworldly lights of Fajardo's bioluminescent bay.
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Day At Sea
Day St. George's, GrenadaArrives 09:00 AM Departs 10:00 PM Inhale the intoxicating aroma of the âIsle of Spiceâ as your eyes feast on what is widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Spend the day on 2-mile-long Grand Anse beach, and before you go, a taste of nutmeg ice cream is a must.
Day Bequia, St. Vincent & the GrenadinesArrives 08:00 AM Departs 10:00 PM The only ships in port are those small enough to anchor alongside the yachts and fishing boats in Admiralty Bay. Bequia's whaling heritage is on display in the museum in pretty Port Elizabeth, or watch the island's famed model boat builders at work on their miniature masterpieces.
Day Pigeon Island, St. LuciaArrives 08:00 AM Departs 05:00 PM The UNESCO site Pitons' with their two majestic volcanic peaks and 24 miles of vibrant coral reef welcome you to St. Lucia. Nearby Pigeon Island National Park features impressive ruins of English forts, archaeological relics of Arawak Indians, and splendid beaches.
Day Les Saintes, GuadeloupeArrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM This is the Caribbean as you've always imagined it, with yacht-filled harbors set against volcanic mountains and endless stretches of palm-fringed beach. The underwater world here attracted the likes of Jacques Cousteau, but even novice snorkelers will enjoy exploring these impossibly blue waters.
Day Philipsburg, Sint MaartenArrives 08:00 AM Departs 05:00 PM "This Leeward island has been famously bisected into French and Dutch territories since 1648, and is referred to both as Saint Martin and Sint Maarten. In their respective capitalsóMarigot and Philipsburgóthere are ancient stone forts and candy-colored buildings lining winding streets. The Dutch side has a slightly larger population but is a bit smaller, at 34 square kilometers (13 square miles), versus the 53-square-kilometer (20-square-mile) Saint Martin.
Named for its founder John Philips, Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side, has some excellent international art galleries, thumping discos and popular casinos. Farther afield are beautiful beaches and a seemingly endless array of nature conservancies. With them come extensive opportunities for adventureóhiking, biking and zip liningóand amazing wildlife sightings in the sea, on land and in the sky."
Day San Juan, Puerto RicoArrive 07:00 AM Depart 10:00 PM "Back in the 1500s, Puerto Rico was one of the first Caribbean islands to be settled, and its capital, today's San Juan, became a vital hub of Spain's New World colonies. The historic part of the city, known as Old San Juan, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it's also a National Historic Site within the U.S. National Park Service.
Strolling the narrow cobblestoned streets of Old San Juan, you'll discover a historic treasure surrounded by massive city walls. You can climb the ramparts of imposing fortresses like El Morro, at the entrance to the bay, and visit the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, one of the oldest churches in the Americas and the final resting place of the city's founder, Ponce de León.
Modern San Juan extends well beyond the historic district and offers diversions of its own. Condado, a lively beachfront neighborhood, has high-rise resorts and trendy waterfront bars. Visitors may sample one of Puerto Rico's best-known products at Casa BacardÃ, the rum distillery across the bay. And stunning natural wonders await just outside the city, including the rain forest and waterfalls of El Yunque National Forest and the otherworldly lights of Fajardo's bioluminescent bay.
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Day St. ThomasArrive 07:00 AM Depart 10:00 PM St. Thomas has something for everyone who loves the outdoors. Magenââ¬â¢s Bay, the islandââ¬â¢s most popular beach with its heart-shaped protected bay, the incomparable view of the Caribbean found climbing the famous 99 steps of Charlotte Amalie, world-famous Mahogany Run Golf Course, the Skyride that soars 700 feet above the city, and snorkeling and sailing, Sightsee the St. Thomas Synagogue, built in 1833, Fort Christian, built in 1680, Blackbeardââ¬â¢s Castle, a 1679 watchtower, and the childhood home of French Impressionist Camille Pissarro, now an art gallery.
Day Little Bay, Montserrat, BWIArrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM Today we visit âPompeii of the Caribbeanââan island that is half lush and green, half gray and covered in ash by a volcano in 1995. And if a half-buried city isn't intriguing enough, there are black-sand beaches and a perplexing Irish heritage to explore.
Day Philipsburg, Sint MaartenArrive 07:00 AM Depart 10:00 PM "This Leeward island has been famously bisected into French and Dutch territories since 1648, and is referred to both as Saint Martin and Sint Maarten. In their respective capitalsóMarigot and Philipsburgóthere are ancient stone forts and candy-colored buildings lining winding streets. The Dutch side has a slightly larger population but is a bit smaller, at 34 square kilometers (13 square miles), versus the 53-square-kilometer (20-square-mile) Saint Martin.
Named for its founder John Philips, Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side, has some excellent international art galleries, thumping discos and popular casinos. Farther afield are beautiful beaches and a seemingly endless array of nature conservancies. With them come extensive opportunities for adventureóhiking, biking and zip liningóand amazing wildlife sightings in the sea, on land and in the sky."
Day Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, B.V.I.Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 11:59 PM For an island comprised of a mere eight square miles, it's amazing how much there is to do on Jost Van Dyke. Visit the national park
on nearby Diamond Cay, snorkel among swaying sponges and angelfish at Sandy Spit, or pilot your own boat around Sir Francis Drake
Waterway. After all that, you'll be ready for an evening drink on the beach â where you can admire your Windstar ship aglow in the
harbor.
Day Virgin Gorda, Prickly Pear Beach, B.V.IArrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM A beautiful coral reef wavers just beneath you as your ship makes the break into exclusive North Sound. You can imagine the reaction of the locals watching from The Bitter End Yacht Club as your ship comes around the corner under full canvas. At the other end of the island lies the curious assembly of house-sized boulders called âThe Baths,â which form huge underground pools and caverns that you're free to explore.
Day San Juan, Puerto RicoArrive 07:00 AM "Back in the 1500s, Puerto Rico was one of the first Caribbean islands to be settled, and its capital, today's San Juan, became a vital hub of Spain's New World colonies. The historic part of the city, known as Old San Juan, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it's also a National Historic Site within the U.S. National Park Service.
Strolling the narrow cobblestoned streets of Old San Juan, you'll discover a historic treasure surrounded by massive city walls. You can climb the ramparts of imposing fortresses like El Morro, at the entrance to the bay, and visit the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, one of the oldest churches in the Americas and the final resting place of the city's founder, Ponce de León.
Modern San Juan extends well beyond the historic district and offers diversions of its own. Condado, a lively beachfront neighborhood, has high-rise resorts and trendy waterfront bars. Visitors may sample one of Puerto Rico's best-known products at Casa BacardÃ, the rum distillery across the bay. And stunning natural wonders await just outside the city, including the rain forest and waterfalls of El Yunque National Forest and the otherworldly lights of Fajardo's bioluminescent bay.
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