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CARIBBEAN
Caribbean is the ideal place on earth for family travel and honeymooners.
Turquoise waters surround the green isles with pastel tone villas in a blend of architecture, influence and style.
Snorkeling, diving and all water sports offer a real exciting experience.
Colorful coral reefs, exotic fish, majestic colorful sea flowers.
The nights are full of happy sounds from local bands, parfum from hardy bougainvillea and hibiscus, rum
with coconut water, fruit juices and maubi made from tree bark.
Healthy main dishes from root vegetables such staffed sweet potato, hardy vegetables such as okra, fungi and Johnnycakes.
You may get a flight from Europe or the States to most of the big islands in Caribbean.
Three indicative routes are offered for any type of yacht in a weekly period or your may
combine most of the northern or southern part of Caribbean for a longer cruise
St.Thomas – Sandy Cay – St. John – Jost Van Dyke – Tortola – Norman Island – Peter Island – Salt Island – Cooper Island – Ginger Island – Virgin Gorda – Beef Island
St Martin – Anguilla - Sandy Island - St. Barts - Barbuda – Saba - St Kitts – Nevis - Antigua
Grenada – Carriacou – Grenadines – Mistique - Bequia - St. Vincent - Barbados
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| St. Thomas |
(Don’t forget the duty free shopping upon your arrival!)
Taste caribbean specialties in the beach of Red Hook Bay, the Nautical Mecca of Caribbean located on the east and then anchor in the main harbor to the south Charlotte Amalie to enjoy swimming and water sports. Spend the day into the town of pastel tones villas and warehouses that used to contain indigo, tobacco, now days house silk, crystal, linens, leather and exotic fragrances and stop for a coffee at the Squirrel Cage coffee shop. Visit the National Park Head Quarters and feed iguanas with hibiscus flowers, Government House built 1867, the 99Steps Castle’s Tower built in 1679, the Market Square with a variety of African fabrics and tropical fruits. Don’t forget to buy hot caribbean sauce and enjoy glady smile at Glady’s Caffe. Taste 2pound Caribbean lobster specialty during a latin night at the tavern on the Waterfront. During the day the tender may take to the Brewer’s Beach to enjoy a long stretch powdery white sand, Coki beach next to the Coral World - a popular snorkeling sport, Hull Bay on the north shore, ideal for surfing, Magens Bay spectacular white sand and calm waters, Sapphire Beach where snorkeling and other sports are excellent at the reef. Dive sites feature Rex such as Cartaser Sr. and the General Roger. Reef dives offer hidden caves and archways at Cow and Calf Rocks, coral covered, pinnacles at Frenchcap and tunnels.
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| St. John |
(Anchor in Cruise bay to clear US customs!)
St John is blessed with many beaches, those along the north shore are all within the National Park. The south and eastern shores are quite are isolated. Swim in Leinster Bay, explore & hike to a sugar mill at Annaberg plantnation, dine formally at Caneel Bay Resort and taste the fresh berry cups with Chambord and caramel. You’ll find excellent gifts at the Pink Papaya, Bamboula and Blue Carib Gems. After a sunset drink on board or at Ellington’s enjoy a Reggae band at Fred’s or alternatively in Cannel Bay Resort.
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| Jost Van Dyke |
(Clear customs into the British Virgin Islands).
It is small island and truly a place to get away from it all. It offers the most popular anchorages. During the day enjoy a west Indian meal and fresh juice at Foxes’ beach bar.
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| Tortola |
Visit the Cane Garden Bay and admire the architecture of Horse Shoe! One of the four small islets called TOBAGO CAYS, is a fabulous national park where snorkeling and diving are superb. Diver sites are exceptional. C & F restaurant crowds head to this casual spot for the best barbeque mainly fresh local fish.
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| Norman Island or... |
Treasure Island as it is rumored to be the basis for Robert Luis Stevenson Treasure Island. Definitely visit “Wille T” a floating bar & restaurant or Billy Bones ashore for local roti, that is spicy carry rapped meat & vegetables located to the bight. Experience snorkeling in the water level Caves.
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| Peter Island |
Peter Island offers a great beach on Deadman’s Bay and excellent snorkeling in Great Harbor that is considered one of the 10 most romantic beaches on earth with beach grills for most of the day. Yacht Club is a very upscale place for dinner ashore to spend your night –
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| Salt Island -Cooper Island -Ginger Island- Anegada |
BVI are the spectaculars islands for diving and snorkeling, clear water and numerous reefs afford a wonderful opportunity for underwater exploration. Dive sites in Alice in Wonderland, in the Deep Dive south of Ginger Island, the Blond Rock, the Brewers Bay Pinnacle, the Chikuzen, the Coral- Encrusted 1867 wreck of the British mail steamer R.M.S. Rhone. With tender visit shallow waters of Anegada to fishing and taste grilled lobster in a beach bar.
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| Virgin Gorda |
Visit the famous baths which are world famous, house sized, boulders that form fascinated pools & grottoes to explore. Home to little Dix Bay, Bitter End Yacht Club, some excellent beaches and best sailing around. Necker Island at the north is a private isle with luxurious amenities offered for rent.
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| Beef Island |
Spend the day in Trellis Bay or Pusser’s Marina Cay before your departure from the international airport.
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| St Martin |
Marigot Bay-the capitol-on the French side of the island is extremely protected from the winds, excellent for water sports and diving experience, with sick boutique & fashionable marinas for evening anchorage, we select the resort of Cap Galuca. A sort trip out to Ile Fourche or to Prickly Pear Cays to end to a lovely anchorage at Crocus Bay.
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| Anguilla |
The best snorkeling of the Caribbean in northern part of the East Caribbean. Cruise to Cove Bay for lunch.
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| Sandy Island - St. Barts |
(with no doubt the most fashionable & cosmopolitan island in the Caribbean)(beautiful anchorage of Ance Colonvier in Gustavia that offers excellent restaurants with wide variety of cuisine’s, local bars and bistro’s.
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| Barbuda - Saba |
Barbuda - Saba a volcanic island with some excellent deep diving but due to the very strong currents a local Dive master will be arranged to escort you
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| St. Eustatius |
Excellent for diving this Dutch island of 1600 inhabitants offers unparallel peace and tranquility
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| St Kitts - Nevis |
St Kitts - Nevis has recently attracted visitors particularly with a new Four Season Hotel but still retains a very relaxed atmosphere. You’ll find here ruins of old sugar plantation and old churches. Here is the birth place of Alexander Hamilton.
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| Antigua |
End your cruise in Antigua, a green island famous for her winter boat shows.
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| Grenada – Carriacou – Grenadines - Mistique |
Anchor in Britania Bay, swim in the secluded beaches of Macaroni or Sandy Bay, take an afternoon tea at the Cotton House.
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| Bequia |
The natural harbor of port Elisabeth is a meeting point for sailors from all the world. Admire the turtles and the big variety of tropical birds
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| St. Vincent |
Young Island lies just 180meters off the southern side of St Vincent, it is a small & hilly private island, resort with narrow sandy beach, beautiful with tall peaks, blanketed by a lush tropical rain forest
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| Barbados |
Enjoy the sound of a steel band playing hot calypso rhythms oil barrels day and night. The west coast is the most popular part of the island with graceful palm trees and exotic flowers. Unlike with other Caribbean islands that are of volcanic origin, Barbados is made up entirely of coral limestone. The gorgeous beaches with a combine of 110km are made of fine coral sand. The picturesque wooden houses called Chattel houses are seen in all shapes and colures, flying fish staffed with herbs and coconut cakes are the main dishes. Holetown Festival, Jazz Festival, Oistins Fish Festival and Conger Line Carnival and Crop Over Festival are only a small collection of colorful and rhythm events. Barbadian dishes change every day at the small restaurant at the ocean of Mike Neuhoff. Exceptional dishes and view from the Mango By the Sea, fish barbeque in the popular Carib Beach Bar. St Laurens Gap is the entertainment trip in Barbados: Nightclubs, restaurants, live music is offered here. During the day visit Sunbury Plantation House, totally rebuilt recently, Harrison’s Cave with a unique glimpse of underground Barbados, Farley Hill National Park, Andromeda Votanic Garden and Bath Recreation Park.
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