Discover Eastern Caribbean & Grenadines

Your luxurious yacht cruise begins in Bridgetown, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of the Grenadines. 

Please book your flight to arrive into Bridgetown prior to 07:00 PM.

The Tobago Cays are an archipelago located in the southern Grenadines, famous for five small uninhabited islands: Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tobac and Jamesby. The main attraction here is the Tobago Cays Marine Park, a national park and wildlife reserve. Renowned for its massive 1,400-acre lagoon, the park is surrounded by the vivid horseshoe-shaped reef. This is an idyllic area to enjoy sand-bottomed and crystal-clear waters teeming with colourful fish and turtles. 

Opportunity to spend the day swimming off the yacht and enjoying our marina toys.

The second largest in the Grenadines Island chain, and Bequia's main port, is Port Elizabeth. It is a tranquil and quiet destination built along a picturesque little bay with forested hills behind. The most popular sights in town are the open-air market, which gives a very 18th-century feel, as well as the Belmont Walkway known for the town’s best shops and restaurants along Admiralty Bay.

Included Excursion
Bequia scenic tour

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Visit Mustique Island (extra expense)

Kingstown is a small capital but offers a big appeal for visitors. It is wrapped around the bay on the south-western coast of St. Vincent. The busy harbour provides the town with a vibrant ambience and the waterfront offers a variety of possibilities for shopping, dining, and water sports. St. George's Anglican Cathedral, one of the town’s highlights, was built in 1820 and is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture. 

Included Excursion
Visiting St Vincent and the Grenadines Botanical Gardens 

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Theatrical performance

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Swimming, snorkelling and volcano viewing tour

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Whales and Dolphins watching (extra expense, available only in February and March)

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Flavours of the island (extra expense)

Today, you’ll explore one of the wildest and most pristine parts of Union Island. It welcomes visitors with its picture-perfect turquoise waters and a white-sand beach surrounded by green hills. The coastline located north of the bay is also known for snorkelling. Many species can be observed in its clear waters, and one can even see lobsters, which seem to enjoy inhabiting the bay’s rocky seabed.

Opportunity to spend the day swimming off the yacht and enjoying our marina toys.

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Escape to Mopion island (extra expense)

Please note: Selected departures will visit Mayreau Island prior to Union Island.

Mayreau is the smallest of the Grenadines’ uninhabited islands, with a surface area of only 4 square kilometres (1.5 square miles). The population of Mayreau is no more than 250 people who live in the village on the island’s highest hill, Station Hill. The charming little church and community centre at the top of the hill provide spectacular views over the islands. On a clear day, one can see both Grenada and St. Vincent, as well as other nearby islands, showcasing the pretty colours of the reefs and waters around the Tobago Cays. Today you will enjoy a barbeque onshore together with your fellow travellers.

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BBQ Lunch on fully equipped beach with live band

The small, rural island of Carriacou boasts many fine beaches and gentle hills for one to discover.  It is not as crowded with tourists as other destinations in the Caribbean. This allows you to enjoy the quiet beaches and a more peaceful discovery of the island.

Opportunity to spend the day swimming off the yacht and enjoying our marina toys.

After breakfast, you can explore Bridgetown on your own, discovering the hidden gems of this Caribbean hotspot. In the afternoon, we’ll welcome you back on board your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht for the second half of your journey where you’ll get to explore the Eastern Caribbean and St. Barth in depth.

The Tobago Cays are an archipelago located in the southern Grenadines, famous for five small uninhabited islands: Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tobac and Jamesby. The main attraction here is the Tobago Cays Marine Park, a national park and wildlife reserve. Renowned for its massive 1,400-acre lagoon, the park is surrounded by the vivid horseshoe-shaped reef. This is an idyllic area to enjoy sand-bottomed and crystal-clear waters teeming with colourful fish and turtles 

Opportunity to spend the day swimming off the yacht and enjoying our marina toys. 

Soufrière was the original capital of Saint Lucia and is one of the island’s most memorable spots. The town has kept the spirit of the French colonialists who first settled there but were later followed by the British. Soufrière is situated in the Qualibou Depression, the crater of a dormant volcano, so one can enjoy hot springs and geothermal fields, as well as botanical gardens and waterfalls all in the same area.

Included Excursion
The essence of Saint Lucia 

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Stairways to the Pitons

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Tree to Bar Chocolate Experience (extra expense)

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Bird sanctuary, hiking trail and farm visit (extra expense)

Trois Ilets's town covers the entire south coast of the bay of Fort de France and owes its name to the three small islets that face it. The village has preserved a picturesque charm a little different from the other municipalities of Martinique.

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Martinique Creole village (extra expense)

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Martinique panorama (extra expense)

A visit to Terre-de-Haut is like taking a trip to the South of France – with the addition of just a few more palm trees and white-sand beaches. Situated off the beaten path, Les Saintes’ eight peaceful tropical islands are part of a volcanic archipelago fully encircled by shallow reefs.?The history and culture of the Îles des Saintes are to be discovered in Fort Napoléon, where one can also get to know the local flora and fauna at the botanical gardens. Don’t miss the chance to try the island’s signature dish, le tourment d’amour, a small tart with coconut jam and covered in sponge cake.  

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A whirlwind of colours

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Blue escape kayaking (extra expense)

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Snorkelling tour (extra expense)

The tropical haven of Antigua offers hundreds of beaches to choose from – but this island is also famous for those in search of active exploration. From the remnants of British rule, such as rich plantations, crumbling mansions and sugar-cane industry ruins, are still visible today, as well as the beautiful Nelson’s Dockyard with its restored buildings dating back to 18th century.

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Antigua local Life

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Segway Fort Conquerors tour (extra expense)

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Antigua Canopy experience (extra expense)

Named for Sweden’s King Gustav III, Gustavia is the charming capital and main seaport of the island of Saint Barthélemy, also known as St. Barth. It is often considered to be one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean and a tropical paradise with French flair. You will enjoy the beauty of its large idyllic beaches, plus the charm and refinement of its old wooden houses.   

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Snorkelling in St. Barth (extra expense)

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Discover St. Barth (extra expense)

Your time aboard your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht comes to an end in Saint Martin. After bidding farewell to the crew and your fellow guests, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

Please book your flight to depart out of Marigot after 11:00 AM.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will be operated unaltered from the itinerary states above