Caribbean Islands Luxury Cruise

St. Maarten · St. Barths · Antigua · Barbados · 7 nights

Seven nights on board and ashore, from Philipsburg to Bridgetown.

The Journey

Seven nights by ship, with days ashore at Philipsburg, Gustavia, Basseterre, English Harbour, Terre-de-Haut, Soufrière, Tobago Cays and Bridgetown. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around Gustavia, St. Barths; Basseterre, St. Kitts; English Harbour, Antigua; and Îles des Saintes. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: beach day and turtle snorkelling in the Tobago Cays. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Beach day and turtle snorkelling in the Tobago Cays
Gustavia, St. Barths
Basseterre, St. Kitts
English Harbour, Antigua
Îles des Saintes, Terre-de-Haut
Soufrière, St. Lucia

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Embarkation in St. Maarten
Private transfer from Princess Juliana airport to the pier in Philipsburg, about 20 minutes, and an evening sailing.
- Private airport-to-pier transfer
- Afternoon boarding
- Sunset sail-away
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Gustavia, St. Barths
Gustavia, St. Barths
Tender into the harbour for Gustavia's Swedish-era streets, then Shell Beach or a boat to Colombier, reachable only by sea or trail.
- Gustavia harbour
- Shell Beach
- Boat to Colombier beach
Meals:
BLD
03
Day 3 · Basseterre, St. Kitts
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO-listed 18th-century citadel, and views across the strait to Nevis.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- Views of Nevis
- Basseterre's Circus
Meals:
BLD
04
Day 4 · English Harbour, Antigua
English Harbour, Antigua
Nelson's Dockyard, the only working Georgian naval dockyard, then Shirley Heights for the view over the harbours.
- Nelson's Dockyard, UNESCO-listed
- Shirley Heights lookout
- Beach time on the south coast
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe
Îles des Saintes
A tiny French archipelago with Fort Napoléon above the bay, little red-roofed houses and swimming at Pain de Sucre.
- Fort Napoléon
- Terre-de-Haut village
- Swimming at Pain de Sucre
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Soufrière, St. Lucia
Soufrière, St. Lucia
Anchored beneath the twin Pitons, a UNESCO-listed volcanic landscape, with the Sulphur Springs and Diamond Falls in the botanical gardens.
- The Pitons from the anchorage
- Sulphur Springs
- Diamond Falls gardens
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Tobago Cays, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tobago Cays, the Grenadines
A beach day in the Tobago Cays Marine Park, snorkelling with turtles over the seagrass, with a barbecue lunch ashore.
- Snorkelling with turtles
- Tobago Cays Marine Park
- Beach barbecue lunch
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Bridgetown, Barbados
Disembarkation in Barbados
Breakfast on board, then a private transfer to Grantley Adams airport, about 30 minutes.
- Morning disembarkation
- Private airport transfer
- Optional beach nights on Barbados
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time to cruise the Caribbean?+

December to April is dry and sunny. June to November is hurricane season, when routes can change at short notice.

Do we need visas for each island?+

Requirements differ between French, Dutch and British islands. Many accept a valid US, UK or Schengen visa; we check each port for your passport before booking.

Can we swim from the beaches on shore days?+

Yes. Most stops include beach time, and the waters around St. Barths and Antigua are calm and clear for swimming and snorkelling.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.