Wonders of the Caribbean

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

Antigua and Barbuda beckon with their pristine beaches and vibrant history. For beach enthusiasts, Antigua presents a different shore for each day of the year, like the tranquil Half Moon Bay. Adventure seekers can explore the mysterious caves at Two Foot Bay in Barbuda, offering a glimpse into the island’s natural wonders.

History buffs will find Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Antigua, a compelling visit, showcasing the island's rich naval history. For a unique experience, take a boat tour to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary in Barbuda, one of the world’s largest, to observe these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Culinary explorers can delight in the local cuisine, with seafood and Creole dishes highlighting the islands’ cultural melting pot.

The British Virgin Island’s smallest island, Jost Van Dyke, runs deep with rugged scenery and colourful folklore. The island offers glowing turquoise waters, lazily bowing palm trees, and pristine white sand beaches. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the shore.

Top Things to Do on Jost Van Dyke:

• snorkel Norman Island
• explore The Baths on Virgin Gorda Island
• cruise the waters of Jost Van Dyke and Tortola
• relax on the pristine White Bay beach

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

Cherry red roofs, yacht-sprinkled bays and a sophisticated French flavour all add to the gorgeous Caribbean allure of Gustavia. St. Barthelemy's capital rolls around a horseshoe-shaped harbour, where gleaming yachts hover and fancy boutiques, bars and restaurants fizz with life. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the shore.

Top Things to Do in Gustavia:

• go on a sunset cruise
• sail the coast of St. Barts
• explore the harbour in a semi-submersible
• drive the enchanting countryside
  

Charlestown is the laid back capital of the island of Nevis, which offers glorious golden beaches, fiery sunsets and verdant tropical backdrops. The city itself is full of Georgian-era structures and colonial features. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the pier.

Top Things to Do in Charlestown:

• hike the Golden Rock Nature Trail
• go deep sea fishing
• play a round of golf at Four Seasons Resort
• visit the botanical gardens
• stroll along Pinney's Beach
• dive to explore the ship wrecks offshore
  

It is undoubtedly because Marie-Galante concentrates all the charms of the Caribbean into one island that it is today one of the most in-demand destinations in the region. “The island of 100 mills” or the “great galette” as it is sometimes known, in reference to the form of its 15 km diameter limestone plateau, is surrounded by white sandy beaches that are some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean In Saint-Louis, you can take the time to bathe in its turquoise waters, relax under the palm trees and almond trees or stroll along the colourful streets of the village.

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