Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from U.S. Virgin Islands
Ports
10 Ports
21 December
Setting sail from St Thomas
The busiest and most developed of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is nevertheless blessed with typically Caribbean good looks. Ruled by the Danish for over 200 years, the island was purchased by the USA in 1917, and is now part of the US Virgin Islands, along with neighbouring St. Croix, St. John and Water Island. The main town, Charlotte Amalie, is situated on a perfect natural harbour, and in its colonial heyday its warehouses were filled with indigo, tobacco and cotton. Today it's still a thriving port town, complete with duty free shopping malls and a lively nightlife, but there are also plenty of quieter, wilder spots on the island where you can escape the crowds.
Our tip
Take the ferry from Charlotte Amalie to the peace and quiet of Water Island.
22 December
Puerto Rico: Isla Culebra
Sleepy little Culebra is a world away from mainland Puerto Rico, an undeveloped gem with some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. The surrounding waters are scattered with uninhabited cays and fantastic snorkelling sites, and part of the island is a protected National Wildlife Refuge.
22 December
Puerto Rico: Vieques
Isla de Vieques, just off the coast of Puerto Rico, has all the charm of the Caribbean of the past: beautiful, uncrowded and welcoming, with amazing wildlife including Paso Fino horses roaming free. And if that's not enough, the world famous Mosquito Bay is the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world.
23 December
U.S. Virgin Islands: St John
St John is the quietest and least developed of the US Virgin Islands, with two thirds of the island designated as a National Park. There are several hiking trails that showcase the island’s unspoilt natural beauty, and it’s a popular spot for aquatic pursuits including snorkelling, kayaking and scuba diving.
23 December
British Virgin Islands: Jost Van Dyke
The idyllic island of Jost Van Dyke, named after an early Dutch settler, is known for its laid back vibe and friendly beach bars, including the famous Foxy’s, which counts Keith Richards amongst its past customers. It’s a place to kick back and relax, and the clear blue waters are also perfect for snorkelling.
24 December
British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda
Languid, laid-back Virgin Gorda is blessed with beautiful beaches and wonderfully friendly people. Life proceeds at a slower pace here, and highlights include The Baths, an unusual collection of granite boulders, grottoes and pools on the island’s southwest shore.
25 December
Saint Barthélemy: Gustavia
Gustavia is the chic and petite capital of Saint Barths, a tiny French Caribbean island that’s renowned as a haunt of the rich and the famous. You can certainly live well here if you’ve got the means, with an array of gourmet restaurants and luxury boutiques aimed squarely at the A-list. The beautiful beaches, on the other hand, are free and open to all.
26 December
Sint Maarten: Philipsburg
Philipsburg is the gateway to an intriguing little Caribbean island with a dual personality: the Dutch side, St. Maarten, is the livelier of the two, with shopping malls, casinos and more of a nightlife scene, while French-speaking St. Martin is a more refined (and more expensive) affair, with a laid-back, continental air and a host of exclusive resorts and restaurants.
27 December
Montserrat: Little Bay
Montserrat garnered global attention in 1995 when the Soufrière Hills volcano erupted, burying the island’s capital, Plymouth. Although an exclusion zone is still in place in the south, visitors are often surprised by how lush and unspoilt the rest of the island is, home to a colourful variety of birdlife.
28 December
Arriving in St John's
Antigua is famously home to 365 beaches - one for every day of the year - and there is an undeniable allure to the many white sand coves dotted along the coast. The capital, St John's, is worth a look, but if you've got time to visit the south coast you'll find historic Nelson's Dockyard a lot more interesting.
Your home from home
What we love
Enjoy small ship cruising in style, with comfortable staterooms and suites (most with private balcony), an à la carte restaurant, infinity-style pool, al fresco Sky Bar, wellness area and a marina at the back of the yacht, allowing you to hop straight into the water and have fun with a host of water toys.
Capacity | 100 Guests |
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Crew | 64 Staff |
Style |
Intimate and informal, with an emphasis on relaxed, al fresco living and exploration ashore. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Where to stay on St Thomas
If you’re staying a while, we’d go for the Secret Harbour Beach Resort on the east coast – too far for an overnight stay though.
Explore St Thomas
There are some great kayak and snorkelling tours which will take you away from the crowds.