Stroll along quaint sun-baked streets, sip drinks in the ocean breeze, and explore hidden coves as you embark from St. Martin on your small ship cruise through the Caribbean Isles. Multiple stops along the way offer glimpses into this unique region, with plenty of time to play on white sandy beaches.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Philipsburg is the main town settled on the Dutch side of the island of St. Maarten. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, it later served as an international trade post as well as a setting for salt production. Colorful Creole buildings greet guests and pay homage to the island’s history along celebrated Front Street. They now house the town’s abundance of restaurants, store fronts, and casinos that engage guests seeking an upbeat island experience. Embark your ship this evening and settle in for your upcoming Caribbean adventure.
Day 2-3: Falmouth, Antigua
Surrounded by many abandoned sugar mills, the small village of Falmouth is protected in a large horseshoe-shaped bay and is your first port of call on your Caribbean cruise. Falmouth was the first settlement on Antigua set up by the British. Today Falmouth is a quiet village surrounded by old sugar plantations and mills with the main historic building of interest being St Paul's Church. The main center of activity in Falmouth Harbour is on the eastern side of the large horse-shoe bay where the shops, restaurants and marina are located.
Day 4: Soper's Hole, Tortola, BVI
Legend has it that after Christopher Columbus discovered the other Caribbean islands, he returned to Tortola to live. Tortola is a sailor’s isle, its wealth of inlets and harbors having been transformed into luxurious moorings and mini-ports for Caribbean yachtsmen. Days revolve around water sports and sunbathing on stunning beaches like Cane Garden Bay, with its deep wide sand bed, gentle slope, and terrific views.
Day 5: Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Ask any yachtsman about Jost Van Dyke and watch his face light up. Known as the "Barefoot Island" for its laid-back lifestyle, Jost (rhymes with "toast") has a reputation that belies its tiny size. Covering just eight square miles and with fewer than 300 residents, The island only got electricity in 1995, yet it's world-famous for its parties on Halloween and New Year's Eve. Guests on larger cruise ships must ferry over from Road Town, but anchor right in Great Harbour, the "commercial hub." Sip a Painkiller and dine on a flying fish sandwich at the Soggy Dollar, or visit Foxy's for some Calypso and barbecue. Head to the Bubbly Pool for a naturally effervescent soak. Go diving and hand-feed groupers. Come back aboard and count an infinite number of stars.
Day 6: Virgin Gorda, Prickly Pear Beach, BVI
The most chic resorts of the British Virgin Isles are located on Virgin Gorda, an eight-square-mile island divided nearly in two, with settlements at each end. The south of the island is best known for the curious assembly of house- sized rocks called “the Baths,” which are jumbled together to form huge underground pools and caverns. The beach at the Baths is large, wide, and sandy – perfect for sunning and swimming.
Day 7: Gustavia, St. Barthelemy
Tiny, picture-perfect St. Barts has long been the haunt of the very rich who come for privacy, gorgeous beaches, and exquisite French cuisine. It has 20 or more magnificent beaches, linked by hilly narrow roads you can explore in open-air Jeeps or “mini-mokes.” In Gustavia, the island’s Lilliputian port, quaint streets lead past small markets and bakeries – and dozens of small shops selling French perfumes, sportswear, watches, and crystal.
Day 8: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Disembark this morning after breakfast for your continued journey home.
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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Lindsay Gompf
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
