Emerald Yacht Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Marigot, Saint Martin

   Saint Martin

   

   Marigot, Saint Martin, delivers the Caribbean at its most authentic—stunning waters, vibrant culture, and cuisine that blends African, European, and indigenous traditions into something boldly distinctive. Don't miss the local food scene and the exceptional snorkeling. Best experienced December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

2. Day 2

   Marigot, Saint Martin

   Saint Martin

   

   Marigot, Saint Martin, delivers the Caribbean at its most authentic—stunning waters, vibrant culture, and cuisine that blends African, European, and indigenous traditions into something boldly distinctive. Don't miss the local food scene and the exceptional snorkeling. Best experienced December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

3. Day 3

   Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

   British Virgin Islands

   

   Virgin Gorda is a stunning port in the British Virgin Islands known for its dramatic landscapes and rich history. Must-do experiences include exploring The Baths' unique rock formations and savoring local dishes like Roti and Fish Escovitch. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is optimal for outdoor adventures.

4. Day 4

   Norman Island

   British Virgin Islands

   

   Norman Island, an uninhabited gem at the southern tip of the British Virgin Islands, is the reputed inspiration for Stevenson's Treasure Island, offering Caribbean snorkeling at its finest in sea caves teeming with tropical fish. Must-dos include snorkeling the Caves at Treasure Point, hiking to ridgeline views of the Drake Channel, and anchoring in the Bight. December through May brings ideal sailing and snorkeling conditions.

5. Day 5

   Anegada

   British Virgin Islands

   

   Anegada, British Virgin Islands, delivers the Caribbean at its most authentic—stunning waters, vibrant culture, and cuisine that blends African, European, and indigenous traditions into something boldly distinctive. Don't miss the local food scene and the exceptional snorkeling. Best experienced December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Emerald Yacht Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

6. Day 6

   Saba

   Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

   

   Saba is a five-square-mile volcanic pinnacle in the Caribbean with no beaches but the finest diving in the Western Atlantic, an "impossible" road built by one determined man, and four villages of white-and-red houses clinging to its steep slopes. Must-dos include diving the Saba Marine Park's pristine reefs, hiking the 1,064 steps to Mount Scenery's cloud forest summit, and exploring the gingerbread village of Windwardside. Visit January through May for calm seas and the best diving.

7. Day 7

   Gustavia

   Saint Barthélemy

   

   Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy, is a charming port known for its luxurious yachts, vibrant boutiques, and rich historical tapestry. Must-do experiences include exploring Fort Karl for stunning views and indulging in local dishes like accras de morue while enjoying the sun at Colombier Beach. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the island is bustling with activity.

8. Day 7

   Gustavia

   Saint Barthélemy

   

   Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy, is a charming port known for its luxurious yachts, vibrant boutiques, and rich historical tapestry. Must-do experiences include exploring Fort Karl for stunning views and indulging in local dishes like accras de morue while enjoying the sun at Colombier Beach. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the island is bustling with activity.

9. Day 8

   Marigot, Saint Martin

   Saint Martin

   

   Marigot, Saint Martin, delivers the Caribbean at its most authentic—stunning waters, vibrant culture, and cuisine that blends African, European, and indigenous traditions into something boldly distinctive. Don't miss the local food scene and the exceptional snorkeling. Best experienced December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

10. Day 8

    Marigot, Saint Martin

    Saint Martin

    

    Marigot, Saint Martin, delivers the Caribbean at its most authentic—stunning waters, vibrant culture, and cuisine that blends African, European, and indigenous traditions into something boldly distinctive. Don't miss the local food scene and the exceptional snorkeling. Best experienced December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

11. Day 9

    Marigot, Saint Martin

    Saint Martin

    

    Marigot, Saint Martin, delivers the Caribbean at its most authentic—stunning waters, vibrant culture, and cuisine that blends African, European, and indigenous traditions into something boldly distinctive. Don't miss the local food scene and the exceptional snorkeling. Best experienced December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

12. Day 10

    Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

    British Virgin Islands

    

    Virgin Gorda is a stunning port in the British Virgin Islands known for its dramatic landscapes and rich history. Must-do experiences include exploring The Baths' unique rock formations and savoring local dishes like Roti and Fish Escovitch. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is optimal for outdoor adventures.

13. Day 10

    Gustavia

    Saint Barthélemy

    

    Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy, is a charming port known for its luxurious yachts, vibrant boutiques, and rich historical tapestry. Must-do experiences include exploring Fort Karl for stunning views and indulging in local dishes like accras de morue while enjoying the sun at Colombier Beach. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the island is bustling with activity.

14. Day 10

    Gustavia

    Saint Barthélemy

    

    Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy, is a charming port known for its luxurious yachts, vibrant boutiques, and rich historical tapestry. Must-do experiences include exploring Fort Karl for stunning views and indulging in local dishes like accras de morue while enjoying the sun at Colombier Beach. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the island is bustling with activity.

15. Day 10

    Gustavia

    Saint Barthélemy

    

    Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy, is a charming port known for its luxurious yachts, vibrant boutiques, and rich historical tapestry. Must-do experiences include exploring Fort Karl for stunning views and indulging in local dishes like accras de morue while enjoying the sun at Colombier Beach. The best season to visit is from December to April, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the island is bustling with activity.

16. Day 11

    Charlestown, Nevis

    Saint Kitts and Nevis

    

    Charlestown is the two-thousand-person capital of Nevis, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, where eighteenth-century Georgian architecture and the Caribbean's first hotel line streets untouched by mass tourism. Visit December through April via Windstar or Ponant for Hamilton heritage, volcanic hot springs, Pinney's Beach perfection, and the rare Caribbean experience of being a guest rather than a tourist.

17. Day 11

    Charlestown, Nevis

    Saint Kitts and Nevis

    

    Charlestown is the two-thousand-person capital of Nevis, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, where eighteenth-century Georgian architecture and the Caribbean's first hotel line streets untouched by mass tourism. Visit December through April via Windstar or Ponant for Hamilton heritage, volcanic hot springs, Pinney's Beach perfection, and the rare Caribbean experience of being a guest rather than a tourist.

18. Day 12

    Falmouth, Antigua

    Antigua and Barbuda

    

    Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, is home to Nelson's Dockyard—the world's only continuously operating Georgian naval dockyard, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site where colonial-era sail lofts and officers' quarters have been beautifully restored. Must-dos include exploring the dockyard, hiking to Shirley Heights for sunset views, and sampling Antigua's black pineapple. December through April is the dry season, with Sailing Week in April the calendar highlight.

19. Day 12

    Falmouth, Antigua

    Antigua and Barbuda

    

    Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, is home to Nelson's Dockyard—the world's only continuously operating Georgian naval dockyard, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site where colonial-era sail lofts and officers' quarters have been beautifully restored. Must-dos include exploring the dockyard, hiking to Shirley Heights for sunset views, and sampling Antigua's black pineapple. December through April is the dry season, with Sailing Week in April the calendar highlight.

20. Day 12

    Falmouth, Antigua

    Antigua and Barbuda

    

    Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, is home to Nelson's Dockyard—the world's only continuously operating Georgian naval dockyard, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site where colonial-era sail lofts and officers' quarters have been beautifully restored. Must-dos include exploring the dockyard, hiking to Shirley Heights for sunset views, and sampling Antigua's black pineapple. December through April is the dry season, with Sailing Week in April the calendar highlight.

21. Day 13

    Saba

    Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

    

    Saba is a five-square-mile volcanic pinnacle in the Caribbean with no beaches but the finest diving in the Western Atlantic, an "impossible" road built by one determined man, and four villages of white-and-red houses clinging to its steep slopes. Must-dos include diving the Saba Marine Park's pristine reefs, hiking the 1,064 steps to Mount Scenery's cloud forest summit, and exploring the gingerbread village of Windwardside. Visit January through May for calm seas and the best diving.

22. Day 13

    Saba

    Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

    

    Saba is a five-square-mile volcanic pinnacle in the Caribbean with no beaches but the finest diving in the Western Atlantic, an "impossible" road built by one determined man, and four villages of white-and-red houses clinging to its steep slopes. Must-dos include diving the Saba Marine Park's pristine reefs, hiking the 1,064 steps to Mount Scenery's cloud forest summit, and exploring the gingerbread village of Windwardside. Visit January through May for calm seas and the best diving.

23. Day 13

    Deshaies

    Guadeloupe

    

    Deshaies is a charming Creole fishing village on Guadeloupe's lush Basse-Terre coast, beloved for its unspoiled bay, golden Grande Anse beach, and outstanding botanical garden. Visitors should savour accras de morue and colombo de poulet, explore the Route de la Traversée through the volcanic national park, and take a boat trip to the Îles des Saintes. December through May is the ideal season for reliably sunny skies and calm seas.

24. Day 14

    Soufriere

    Saint Lucia

    

    Soufrière sits beneath Saint Lucia's iconic twin Pitons — UNESCO World Heritage volcanic peaks rising 700 meters from the Caribbean — with a drive-in volcano, Diamond Botanical Gardens, and thriving coral reefs completing the island's most naturally spectacular destination. Visit December through April via Silversea or Windstar for Gros Piton summit views, geothermal springs, and the primal Caribbean beauty that no resort amenity can replicate.

25. Day 14

    Soufriere

    Saint Lucia

    

    Soufrière sits beneath Saint Lucia's iconic twin Pitons — UNESCO World Heritage volcanic peaks rising 700 meters from the Caribbean — with a drive-in volcano, Diamond Botanical Gardens, and thriving coral reefs completing the island's most naturally spectacular destination. Visit December through April via Silversea or Windstar for Gros Piton summit views, geothermal springs, and the primal Caribbean beauty that no resort amenity can replicate.

26. Day 15

    Bridgetown, Barbados

    Barbados

    

    Bridgetown, Barbados's compact and convivial capital, carries three centuries of uninterrupted British colonial heritage — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgian townhouses, coral-stone churches, and the Garrison Savannah, whose racecourse is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere — all infused with the irresistible rhythms of a proud Caribbean nation. The island's culinary scene has matured into one of the Caribbean's most sophisticated, with flying fish cutter sandwiches from roadside stalls competing for devotion with the elegant seafood preparations of the Platinum Coast's celebrated restaurants. Visit December through May for the driest season; the island's sheltered west coast offers superlative year-round sailing conditions.

Cabin Categories

Oceanview Stateroom

Outside

183–204 sq ftMax 2D

Situated on the Emerald Deck, towards the front of the yacht, our Oceanview Staterooms are bigger than the average standard, offering excellent value for money.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

285–306 sq ftMax 2A

Divided between the Observation and Panorama decks, our Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night’s sleep, we’ve carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

285–306 sq ftMax 2B

Divided between the Observation and Panorama decks, our Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night’s sleep, we’ve carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration.

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Suite

382–403 sq ftMax 2S

Our Deluxe Balcony Suite are conveniently located on the Pool Deck and feature their own private balcony. With just two per yacht, you’ll benefit from having extra space for your assured comfort.

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Owner's Suite

Suite

1,162–1,192 sq ftMax 2SA

Our oversized Owner’s Suites are the largest and most opulent, located on the Pool Deck. Boasting a separate bedroom and lounge area, you’ll also enjoy your large private terrace, from which to admire the stunning views of each port you visit.

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Terrace Suite

Suite

648–669 sq ftMax 2T

Our spacious Terrace Suites take pride of place at the back of the Panorama Deck. As the name suggests, you’ll enjoy a private oversized terrace, where you’ll be able to relax and take in the views as you sail into the world’s prettiest ports.

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Yacht Suite

Suite

700–721 sq ftMax 2Y

Positioned at the back of the Observation Deck, you’ll be treated to sensational ocean and coastal views from your own private terrace. You’ll also receive a number of luxury inclusions to help you make the most of your time in your Yacht Suite.

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Oceanview Stateroom

Outside

183–204 sq ftMax 2STD

<p>Situated on the Emerald Deck, our Oceanview Staterooms boast ample space and offer stunning views through your ocean-view window. Indulge in the luxurious amenities you'll find here, such as ESPA toiletries in your en-suite bathroom.</p><p><b>All suites &amp; staterooms include:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen</li><li>En suite bathroom with luxurious ESPA toiletries</li><li>Complimentary bathrobes and slippers</li><li>Flat-screen HDTV and infotainment system</li><li>Complimentary mini-bar and water, restocked daily</li><li>Complimentary Wi-Fi</li><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Personal safe</li><li>Umbrella</li><li>Telephone</li><li>Room service available for breakfast</li></ul><p></p>

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