Trip Reports
Duration
9 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
8 Ports
2 March
Setting sail from 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. Travelling between the two halves of the island is hassle-free, and both sides boast beautiful beaches, friendly locals and pleasant little towns and villages.
There are some amazing hikes on the island, so if you feel up to it, hire a guide to take you on one of the trails.
3-4 March
British Virgin Islands: Gorda Sound, Norman Island
5-6 March
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.
7 March
At sea
8 March
Martinique: Saint-Pierre, Martinique
9 March
Guadeloupe: Terre-de-Haut
Eight tiny islands make up the Iles des Saintes, a sparsely inhabited archipelago off the southern coast of Guadeloupe. The most interesting island is hilly Terre-de-Haut, almost entirely populated by the fair-skinned descendants of Breton sailors and home to a beautiful bay reminiscent of a mini Rio de Janeiro.
10 March
Anguilla: Road Bay
Tiny Anguilla is home to no less than 33 beaches, blessed with some of the most gloriously white sands in the Caribbean. A clutch of high end hotels and gourmet restaurants attract a well-to-do crowd, but the island has a more low key, laid back vibe than its glitzy neighbours, St Martin and St Barths.
11 March
Arriving in Philipsburg
Our tip
For a change of pace, go to Loterie Farm at the foot of Pic Paradis, the highest point on Saint Martin, where you can cool off, see the wildlife and rent a cabana for a day of swimming in the cascades.
Your home from home
Built as a private yacht and launched in 1931, this elegant four-masted barque still evokes an era when Hollywood stars, politicians and diplomats graced the decks.
What we love
Sea Cloud is a true tall ship, sailed in the traditional way. With lovingly renovated original cabins, cosy outside cabins or one of the former officer's cabins, it's easy to get a sense of the history this vessel exudes.
| Capacity | 64 Guests |
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| Crew | 60 International staff |
| Style | A style that is sure to impress even seasoned cruise-goers, it's elegant, traditional and has a sense of history that is unmatched. |
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Where to stay in Saint Martin
Le Petit Hotel in Grand Case is such a fantastic choice – right on the beach, and great value.
