Ponant invites you on a 13-day cruise to the heart of the West Indies. You will sail the idyllic waters of the Caribbean Sea to discover stunning islands, as well as historical and architectural landmarks. An experienced diving instructor is on board for the entire cruise, enabling you to safely enjoy swimming and scuba diving. From Fort-de-France, you will first sail to St. Kitts, a volcanic island with fine sandy beaches and a rich colonial heritage.
Your ship will then set sail for the famous island of Saint-Barthélemy, renowned for its wild coves and its elegant little shopping
...read more streets. Your ship will then call the British Virgin Islands, which will offer you idyllic landscapes before sailing towards Anguilla.
Then you will discover the enchanting setting offered by the island of Dominica, known as the Nature Island, before sailing to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Bequia Island, and its wild and unspoiled coastline.
After a call at Grenada, Le Dumont-d'Urville will anchor in the Tobago Cays National Park. This rosary of islands bound together by the most beautiful coral reef in the West Indies, will reveal its incredible underwater wildlife and its secret coves.
You will then island hop gently towards Saint Lucia and its two majestic rocky peaks soaring straight from the sea, a unique location listed as UNESCO World Heritage site, before reaching Fort-de-France, your final port.