Be a part of this exclusive Caribbean 8-day cruise from Barbados to Curaçao. Start your adventure sailing with the warm trade winds, aromatic spices, and Dutch island charm of Barbados. The many hours out at sea turn into a real delight for those looking to enjoy freedom beneath the sails. Discover Grenada, the island of spice, where nutmeg is immortalized on the national flag. If the aromatic fragrance of the tropics were to have a name, it would have to be “Grenada”. Explore the natural beauty of Bonaire, a true paradise for nature lovers. This Dutch island’s brightly colored coral reefs are amongst the best snorkeling sites in the world.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Bridgetown, Barbados | Embark Day 2 : Port Elizabeth, Bequia Day 3 : Tobago Cays, Union Island Day 4 : St. George's, Grenada Days 5-6 : At Sea Day 7 : Kralendijk, Bonaire Day 8 : Willemstad, Curaçao
Highlights
Take a wonderful excursion to a turtle sanctuary at Port Elizabeth
Visit Gotomeer Lake for a close interaction with flamingos
Walk among the colonial houses of Grenada
Spend two days sailing offshore, relaxing and taking in the ocean breeze
Bequia is actually the largest island in the Grenadines, but still small and tranquil at just 18 square kilometers (87 square miles) in size. Elegant sailing yachts sway in the natural shelter of Admiralty Bay, while in lovely Port Elizabeth, with its attractive beach bars, you are right in the heart of a lifestyle that likes to take things easy. You can find Princess Margaret Beach just nearby, named because it was once visited by the British royal. On the eastern coast you can find the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary which focuses on rearing and caring for endangered turtles.
Right in the south of the Grenadines are Union Island and the Tobago Cays. Union Island was given the evocative name "the Tahiti of the West Indies" thanks to its volcanic silhouette. Four small uninhabited islands, surrounded by a protective horseshoe-shaped coral reef, form the Tobago Cays. The Horseshoe Reef holds the Atlantic swell at bay and its unique animal and plant life make it an ideal place for snorkeling. The lagoon between the islets shimmers in all shades from turquoise through to emerald green and invites you to take a dip at the fantastic beaches.
Enjoybeautiful beaches, aromatic spice plantations, dense rainforests, waterfalls, and a volcano that has long been extinct, picturesquely towering over this stunningly beautiful island. For many people, Grenada is the incarnation of a tropical paradise and St George's the most beautiful little port in the Grenadines. All around the horseshoe-shaped bay there are numerous houses that remind you of colonial times. There is good reason why nutmeg is immortalized on the national flag. Alongside cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, it is one of the island's biggest exports.
Visit Bonaire, the second largest island in the ABC islands, which forms part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is an idyllic natural paradise with many different faces. In the hilly northern region, lush tropical greenery prevails and in the some areas have a desert-like character with cactuses as high as trees and natural salt lakes that attract whole flocks of pink flamingos. The island also gleams with rugged rocky cliffs, mangrove forests, several small bays, endless sandy beaches, and a long offshore coral reef.
Day 8 Willemstad, Curaçao
1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
Disembark at Willemstad after breakfast for your continued independent journeys.
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$4,795
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Notes
Please note: Shore excursions are NOT included in this cruise-only rate. Contact us for details.
Rates Include:
Beautifully appointed cabin in selected category
Welcoming bottle of champagne in your cabin
All meals (six per day) from early-bird breakfast to the exquisite 4-course dinner menu with choice of main course
5-course gala dinner during the cruise
Welcome and farewell cocktail with champagne
Selected wines and beers thoughtfully chosen to complement lunch and dinner
All soft drinks and juices throughout the cruise
All alcohol-free coffee and tea specialties
Bottled water on the excursions
Fresh fruit basket in your cabin, replenished daily
E-mails can be sent free of charge from the on-board laptop
English-speaking tour guide
Travel documents with detailed destination information
All port fees
Use of snorkeling and waterskiing equipment is free of charge
Rates Exclude:
Tips
Excess luggage (allowance is up to 40 kg per passenger)
Additional meals and beverages (so far as not expressly included)
Initial deposit is 15%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. Alternatively, you can register online here.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge.
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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