A Caribbean Islands Cruise aboard Sea CloudRound-trip from Antigua

Overview and Itinerary

Overview
The Caribbean’s balmy island breezes and centuries-old tradition of gardening make a delightful winter interlude. Board the luxurious sailing yacht Sea Cloud and enjoy private entrée to a splendid variety of island gardens during a seven-night voyage. Accompanied by horticulturist Patrick Bowe, sail from Antigua to St. Barthélemy, with its French savoir faire. On Tortola admire the spectacular harbor views at lush Governor’s Garden, and on Virgin Gorda sample a rum punch at the exclusive Bitter End Yacht Club. Continue to St. Eustatius in the Netherlands Antilles and to Nevis, for a visit to the Alexander Hamilton House. Spend a morning in Îles des Saintes with its charming colonial capital before concluding in Antigua. Throughout your voyage, enjoy the small ship experience of sailing aboard the legendary Sea Cloud, a four-masted barque steeped in the elegance of yesteryear.

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Itinerary
January 12 — Miami, Antigua
Fly from Miami to Antigua and transfer to Sea Cloud for your seven-night cruise. (D)

January 13 — St. Barthélemy
Arrive in small but cosmopolitan St. Barthelémy and experience the chic French savoir faire as we stroll past the cafés and boutiques. Swimmers will have an opportunity to enjoy one of many beautiful, white-sand beaches. This evening the captain will host welcome cocktails and dinner. (B,L,D)

January 14 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Today we step ashore on Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands. Visit the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Garden, a four-acre property that includes a lush array of indigenous and exotic tropical plants. Continue to the Governor’s House for a walk through the Governor’s Garden, laden with palm trees and various flowering plants, as well as a spectacular view overlooking Road Harbour. Return to Sea Cloud in time for lunch. (B,L,D)

January 15 — Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Tender ashore at the southern end of Virgin Gorda to explore the “Baths,” gigantic boulders piled willy-nilly along the sandy beach, which create small pools and interesting cave-like structures. In the afternoon sail to the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. You may wish to go ashore to visit the famous Bitter End Yacht Club prior to a delicious barbeque dinner on deck. (B,L,D)

January 16 — St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles
Arrive at the small Dutch island of St. Eustatius, once known as one of the busiest seaports in the world. An afternoon architectural walking tour through the town is followed by time at leisure. You may wish to join an optional excursion or explore this charming island on your own before Sea Cloud sails in the early evening. (B,L,D)

January 17 — Nevis
On Nevis, visit the childhood home of Alexander Hamilton before exploring the island’s spectacular Botanic Gardens, a five-acre property containing a variety of tropical plants, orchids and a rainforest conservancy. Return to the ship for lunch and an afternoon at sea. This evening, join the captain for a farewell reception and dinner as we celebrate a memorable voyage. (B,L,D)

January 18 — Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe
The Iles des Saintes is an archipelago of eight tiny volcanic islands and site of the Battle of the Saintes between the Royal Navy and the French Fleet in 1782. During a morning ashore, you may wish to tour the charming colonial-style capital, Terre-de-Haut, or visit the 17th-century Fort Napoleon with its commanding views and exotic gardens. Or perhaps enjoy a swim at one of the white-sand beaches before returning to Sea Cloud. (B,L,D)

January 19 — Antigua, Miami
Disembark this morning in Antigua. Visit two private gardens and enjoy a light lunch before transferring to the airport for the afternoon flight to Miami. (B)