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Southern Caribbean from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles with the Le Ponant

Ponant
Strong emphasis on coastal cruising
Wi-Fi shipwide
Exquisite French cuisine

Destination

Caribbean

Trip Duration

7 nights

Cruise Ship

Le Ponant

Cruise Company

Ponant

Itinerary

Depart 22:00

Philipsburg is the capital of the overseas Dutch colony of St. Maarten. Boasting beautiful views of the Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond, it is an ideal location for a Caribbean holiday. On St. Maarten, there is adventure to be found throughout the beautiful island with snorkeling, swimming and horseback riding available. Philipsburg is also a hotspot for bargain hunters, with a mile-long commercial district with a range of duty-free shops. The white sandy beaches of Philipsburg are the perfect location to enjoy some relaxation.

Arrive 09:30

Depart 14:30

Prickly Pear is located north of Virgin Gorda and was declared a large part of the national park. This ensures that the natural beauty of the island is preserved. The island is uninhabited but there are facilities on the island for water sports.

Depart 22:00

Gustavia is the capital of the French island of St. Barthelemy. Gustavia is a reminder of the past when the island of St. Barthelemy was leased to the Swedish, named after Swedish King Gustav and having characteristic red-roofed houses lining the tropical hills. There is plenty of oppurtunities to discover the history and culture of the island at the Wall House Museum or even just a trip to the lively Le Ti-Marché open-air market. One of the many quiet cafes give you a perfect place to enjoy the stunning views out into harbour.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 18:00

Charlestown is located on the Caribbean island of Nevis and is the capital of the Republic of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The town was built on the protected leeward side of the island and is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton.

Arrive 08:00

Depart 21:00

Falmouth Harbour is located on Antigua Island in the Caribbean Sea. Picturesque sandy beaches and azure blue water makes this a paradise island. The island belongs to the group of the Lesser Antilles and the State of Antigua and Barbuda. The capital of Antigua is St. John's.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 17:00

Barbuda is an island in the Eastern Caribbean, and forms part of the state of Antigua and Barbuda. Barbuda is home to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, which is located in the Codrington Lagoon.

Arrive 08:30

Depart 21:30

The Iles des Saintes got its name from the Portuguese seafarer Christopher Columbus, who set foot on the island on All Saints day in 1493 and names it after the holiday. After long battles between England and France over the island group, it eventually officially became part of France in the year 1816.

Arrive 05:30

Pointe-à-Pitre is the capital of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe, and thus belongs to the European Union. Together with Martinique, Guadeloupe forms the French Antilles.

What’s included:

Included Services

  • A cruise from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe on board the Le Ponant
  • All main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Port charges and taxes
  • Accommodation in booked cabin

Optional services:

  • Hotels
  • Wide variety of shore excursions
  • Rental vehicles
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Transfers

You will be sailing on:

Le Ponant

Le Ponant is a majestic three-masted 88 metre yacht that perfectly combines the sporty look of a sailboat with the elegance of a yacht. The limited number of passengers will make you feel like travelling on a private boat.

Refurbishment Year:

2013

Currency:

AUD

Passengers:

64
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Who is traveling?

Adults18+ years
2
Kids0-17 years
0
  • 2 Adults

  • 7 nights

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Southern Caribbean from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles with the Le Ponant