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Secret treasures of the Lesser Antilles

8 Days La Romana to Fort-de-France
Secret treasures of the Lesser Antilles
Secret treasures of the Lesser Antilles
Secret treasures of the Lesser Antilles
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
La Romana
La Romana
Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda
Roseau
Roseau
Roseau
Roseau
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France

Overview

Ponant
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Total No. of Cruises 370
From the Dominican Republic to the volcanic shores of Martinique, set off on a journey around the Lesser Antilles. During this trip around the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Guadeloupe and Dominica, discover lands shaped by the elements, with spectacular reliefs, lush forests and a sea of profound shades. Explore vibrant island cultures, heirs to a blend of influences, and surrender to a way of life imbued with Creole authenticity.
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Cruise Length
8 Days
Cruise Starts
La Romana
Cruise Ends
Fort-de-France
Departures
Cruise Ship
Ship Class
Ponant Explorers
Passengers
184
Crew
110
Launched
2018
Refurbished
2023
Cruise Code
DOLRMMQFDF7

Itinerary

Departs: 21:30

Rolling golf courses unravel along pristine coastline while caves plunge deep into forest-coated mountains and fields of sugar cane wave in the sea breeze. La Romana opens up the Dominican Republic's charms and serves as a jumping-off point for the Cotubanamá National Park. Ships will dock at the cruise terminal.

Top Things to Do in La Romana:

  • relax and play on Catalina Island
  • spend the day in Santo Domingo
  • explore the village of Altos de Chavón
  • cruise the Chavón River
  • tour the Dominican countryside

Arrives: 08:00 Departs: 14:00

Arrives: 09:30 Departs: 16:00

Virgin Gorda is part of the British Virgin Islands archipelago. A mountainous, beautiful island filled with friendly locals, tropical cuisine and wandering chickens. Blue waters hug the shore and granite megaliths at The Baths rise from the sea.

Top Things to Do on Virgin Gorda:

  • explore The Baths National Park
  • lounge in a hammock at Saba Rock
  • hike to Gorda Peak for a panoramic view
  • shop in Spanish Town
  • visit Little Fort National Park
  • sail around the lush island

Arrives: 07:00 Departs: 13:00

Little Bay is the gateway to the island of Montserrat. The island has been nicknamed 'the emerald isle' due to its lush verdant forests lined with lime trees and palms and also due to its Irish heritage. Much of the islands tourism is based around its volcano and its eruptions.

Top Things to Do in Little Bay:

  • take a boat tour of the island coast
  • trek to Runaway Ghaut
  • visit the Montserrat Volcanic Observatory
  • explore the 'Buried City' of Plymouth, destroyed by the volcanoes 1995 eruption

Departs: 21:30

Arrives: 07:00 Departs: 18:00

The capital of Dominica, Roseau is a small town with plenty of colonial charm. Its surrounds are lush and mountainous, rich rainforest embraces rare bird species, crater lakes, bubbling hot springs and splendid tumbling cascades. Ships will dock at this port.

Top Things to Do in Roseau:

  • relax in the hot springs at Bongo Baths
  • snorkel Champagne Reef
  • swim at Trafalgar Falls
  • 4wd through Dominica's rainforests
  • visit the Dominica Botanic Garden
  • hike to the Emerald Pool

Arrives: 08:00 Departs: 18:00

Arrives: 07:00

Fort-de-France, located on Martinique is the largest city in the French West Indies and it has personality to match. Life here is vibrant and fast-paced, and the culture is as colourful as the brightly painted shops that line the city’s cobblestone streets. Ships will dock at the port.

Top Things to Do in Fort-de-France:

  • visit the Botanical Gardens
  • join a rainforest hike to Absalon
  • visit the Rum Distillery
  • explore a banana plantation
  • see the ruins of Chateau Dubuc
  • take a helicopter flight over Martinique
Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Port and transfer details will be provided in your travel documentation. The provided itinerary is for informational purposes only. Activities and sightseeing attractions listed may not be available or achievable within the time in port.

Life On Board

Ponant
Total No. of Cruises 370
It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores, venture into the heart of extreme lands and be immersed in nature on one of many Zodiac outings and shore excursions. Whether you dream of stepping more foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, witnessing the incredible rise of Montgomery reef in the Kimberley or meeting and interacting with local communities in the Arctic, Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions can take you there.
 Le Champlain
Le Champlain

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Expedition Comfort
Expedition Comfort

Your ocean facing accommodation provides you a well appointed luxurious home as you explore the seas. Read more

Infinity Pool Days
Infinity Pool Days

Enjoy the views as you take a dip or swim in the resistant currents of the infinity pool. Read more

Inside The Blue Eye
Inside The Blue Eye

The chic innovative underwater lounge offers guests a chance to view and hear marine life. Read more

Nightlife and Entertainment
Nightlife and Entertainment

Enjoy the convivial social life in the main lounge or take in a show in the theatre. Read more

Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

The two restaurants offer exquisite French gastronomy, both with outdoor settings and Ponant's impeccable service. Read more

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