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12 Night The Essential of the Caribbean

From Fort de France to Fort de France

Le Champlain

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13932961
  • Departs: Mon, Jan 6, 2025
  • Returns: Sat, Jan 18, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jan 6, 2025
    Day
    1
    Fort de France, Martinique
    • Fort de France, Martinique
    • Depart: 21:00:00
    Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth on its strip of land, Fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher Library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island's story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marche. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in are the Garden of Balata and the Aime Cesaire Park right in the heart of the city. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 7, 2025
    Day
    2
    • Friar's Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis
    Nestling along the peninsula of Saint Kitts island, South Friar's Bay shelters one of the Kittitians' most popular beaches. You will find this gorgeous stretch of golden sand ideal for a spot of sunbathing, or you may prefer to go and discover the history of the island. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a remarkable example of military architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. It affords an exceptional view of the island's coast. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 8, 2025
    Day
    3
    Marigot, Saint Martin
    • Marigot, Saint Martin
    Located on the west coast of the French side of Saint Martin, an island in the north-east of the Caribbean Sea, Marigot has stunning discoveries in store for you. Its streets are home to old Creole huts, the traditional dwellings in the 19th century, as well as a host of luxury boutiques and artist studios. Overlooking Marigot Bay and facing Anguilla, Fort Louis is an ideal spot from which to admire the Simpson Bay Lagoon and the surrounding small lush mountains. For those who enjoy walking, taking a lovely stroll from Fort Louis Marina via the market is an opportunity to fully enjoy the easy way of life in this charming, picturesque town. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 9, 2025
    Day
    4
    Tortola, Virgin Islands - British
    • Tortola, Virgin Islands - British
    Friday - Jan 10, 2025
    Day
    5
    St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
    • St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
    Between white sandy beaches and lush tropical forest, you will discover Antigua, the largest of the two islands that make up Antigua and Barbuda, a sovereign Commonwealth state. From its British colonial heritage, this picture-postcard island has kept English as its official language and a pronounced taste for cricket! The steep hillsides of the south of the island offer splendid vistas over English Harbour and the Antigua shipyard, a building dating from the 17th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and over Indian Creek, where the first Arawak Indians settled. To the east, the clear waters of the village of Seatons are the ideal site for snorkeling alongside the rays. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 11, 2025
    Day
    6
    Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe
    • Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe
    During the feast of All Saints in 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered this archipelago of nine islands that he named "The Saints". Today, only two of them are inhabited. Terre-de-Haut, in the east, is dominated by the Morne Mire hill; at the summit stands Fort Napoleon, paying homage to the islands' history. In the heart of the botanical garden, shared by iguanas and cacti, there is an exceptional view of the Baie des Saintes, one of the most beautiful in the world. The long shady beach of Pompierre, where it is forbidden to drop anchor, is a peaceful place for a swim, while Pain de Sucre Beach offers wonderful opportunities for snorkelling. On the island, don't forget to taste the local speciality, the "tourment d'amour", a cake made with coconut. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 12, 2025
    Day
    7
    • Portsmouth, Dominica
    With its mountainous terrain, vast tropical forest, hot springs, rivers, and spectacular waterfalls, Dominica is undoubtedly the wildest island in the Caribbean. Protected by several national parks, this little-known land, located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea between Guadeloupe and Martinique, will inspire adventure and exploration. During your port of call, do not miss out on discovering the enchanting landscapes of the Indian River: navigating through this dense mangrove, in which creepers, ferns, forest trees, and giant roots are interweaved, is a magical experience, a fascinating voyage into the heart of an almost mystical natural universe. ...
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    Monday - Jan 13, 2025
    Day
    8
    Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia
    • Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia
    Linked to St. Lucia by a sand causeway, Pigeon Island has been a designated national park since 1979. On this wild and pristine land, you will be inspired to take pleasant walks amid the tropical vegetation and through a magnificent tree-filled garden. You will also be irresistibly drawn to the two pretty little sandy beaches nestling on the southern side and bathed by crystal-clear waters. While snorkelling, be sure to explore the underwater world that is teeming with life, along the rocks lining this peninsula's coast. You will thoroughly enjoy the calm and beauty of this place, which is really conducive to simply relaxing. ...
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    • Soufriere , Saint Lucia
    Nestled in the crook of a breath-taking bay, the former capital of St. Lucia is brimming with attractions. Soufriere is famous for The Pitons, volcanic spires that tower over the entrance to the town. In the vicinity of the lush botanical gardens, you will be able to enjoy the curative powers of the Diamond Falls mineral baths. From the beach at the north end of the bay, you can set off to explore the reefs that are home to stunning gardens of sea fans at the foot of the cliffs that plunge into the sea. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 14, 2025
    Day
    9
    Tobago Cays, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Tobago Cays, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    Scattered between St. Vincent and Grenada, the Tobago Cays comprises five little islands: Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac, and Jamesby. This rosary of uninhabited cays in the southern West Indies is a marine park whose turquoise lagoons provide a home and safe haven for some outstanding marine fauna, including peaceful green turtles. Girded and united by a coral reef, these secluded islands are a peaceful paradise for divers, swimmers, and snorkellers. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 15, 2025
    Day
    10
    Mayreau, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Mayreau, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    Among the string of paradisiac islands with their sandy beaches that form the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago, Mayreau is the smallest. Its peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, far from the madding crowd, invites you to relax. On shore, enjoy a shaded and fully equipped beach from which to go snorkelling if you'd like to observe the colourful fish around the coral sitting at the foot of the rocks that stretch across the bay. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 16, 2025
    Day
    11
    Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    In the heart of the Caribbean, Bequia is the second largest of 32 islands that make up the country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. You will love the lively and picturesque atmosphere of Port Elizabeth, the island's main town. From the port, a promenade lined with beautiful traditional houses, landscaped gardens, and small restaurants runs along the shoreline. It leads to Princess Margaret Beach, a wild beach where Princess Margaret herself has stayed and which seems to emerge directly from the tropical forest. From rainforest to lush meadows and long stretches of sand, Bequia will offer you a natural setting that is conducive to lovely walks and to spending time on the beach. ...
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    Friday - Jan 17, 2025
    Day
    12
    Kingstown, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Kingstown, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
    Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, independent since 1979 but still a member of the British Commonwealth. Some of the 32 islands of the Grenadines are inhabited, like Mustique, some are not, like Tobago Cays. But they are all renowned for crystal-clear, calm waters, and some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. The Botanic Garden in Kingstown is the oldest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and well worth a visit, as is Fort Charlotte, featuring panoramic views of the archipelago. La Soufriere, Saint Vincent's active volcano, dominates the northern end of the island, where it periodically erupts (most recently in April 2021), scarring the surrounding land with lava and ash. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 18, 2025
    Day
    13
    Fort de France, Martinique
    • Fort de France, Martinique
    Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth on its strip of land, Fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher Library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island's story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marche. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in are the Garden of Balata and the Aime Cesaire Park right in the heart of the city. ...
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