Time to seek inspiration in La Romana’s curious atmosphere. Surrounded by major sugar plantations and the enormous Casa de Campo resort further east, La Romana has many sites to explore. Refuel yourself in palate-worthy dining options, or simply go for a walk along the old fishing town of Bayahibe. Enjoy an array of land and water activities in the heart of La Romana
Home to some of Dominican Republic’s most beautiful beaches, Isla Saona is part of the East National Park, or Parque Nacional Del Este. The island was discovered in the 1400s and remains untouched by time. A protected nature reserve by the government of Dominican Republic, Isla Saona has no major developments or structures, resulting in a truly pristine destination. The island is ideal for snorkeling as it is home to remarkable marine diversity and coral reef ecosystems.
Esperanza is a charming “barrio” located on the south side of the island-municipality of Vieques, Puerto Rico. It is known for El Malecon, which means “The Strip,” the fishing tradition, the fight against the US Navy, and Esperanza Beach, one of the only locations in Isla de Vieques with restaurants and restrooms close by. Children enjoy jumping off the pier at the beach, and
for those who enjoy good food and local entertainment without the hustle and
bustle of a busy nightlife, El Malecon in Esperanza is the place to be. The island’s name, Vieques, is said to mean “small island” in Taino, and its nickname is Isla Nena, meaning “Little Girl Island”. Puerto Rico’s little sister island - Vieques measures 55 square feet with under 10,000 inhabitants. Along with Culebra and other various small islands, the archipelago makes up the Spanish Virgin Islands, or “Passage Islands.” Vieques was also referred to as “Crab Island” by the British. English and Spanish are both recognized as official languages of the area.
As with the other Puerto Rican islands, pre-Columbian history is limited in clarity. Archaeologists believe Vieques was home to
Native Americans who migrated from the American continent between 3000 and 2000
BCE. A fragmented human skeleton named “El Hombre de Puerto Ferro” was discovered northwest of the popular Bioluminescent Bay, estimated to be from 1900 BCE. Best known as the people in later centuries of Puerto Rico, the Taino culture was comprised of groups from Venezuela, Cuba, and Hispaniola, who
migrated in waves up to 1000 AD. The Taino flourished until Europeans discovered Vieques in the 15th century - often credited to Christopher Columbus.
Vieques became the center of the Taino rebellion against Spain, which ultimately ended in the Taino downfall. Despite this, Spain did not colonize for many centuries and Vieques, along with Culebra, became a sanctuary for pirates and outlaws. The French, Danish, Scottish, and English all attempted to secure Vieques but failed - Spain permanently settled by 1811. When the Spanish-American War concluded in 1898, Spain turned the Puerto Rican islands over to the United States, which by the 1940’s (post-WWII) served as a firing range for the Navy. Up until 2003, a multitude of protests continued for decades, pressuring the United Stated Navy enough to withdraw from the islands.
Vieques is now a National Wildlife Refuge and growing tourist destination. Because of the lack of human interference, most of the areas previously closed off to civilians by the Navy feature over 40 gorgeous beaches, and many natural ecotourism locations for exploration. Blue Beach features an excellent place for snorkeling, Bioluminescent Bay has quickly become a popular spot for its notorious glowing dinoflagellates, and the island is also known for free-roaming 'feral paso fino 'horses.
Two-thirds of St. John Island has been dedicated as a national park and is the most virgin of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is blessed with many beautiful beaches and bays, fine anchorages and verdant hills. Enjoy the day with snorkeling trip to Trunk Bay with its underwater guided trail, or join our kayaking land adventure. Ask your Club Director for a guided hike to Caneel Bay stopping at beautiful Honeymoon Beach for a quiet swim. Rental Cars are available should you want to explore on your own or you could borrow a SeaDream Mountain Bike for independent exploration.
From Cruz Bay, we offer several Yachting Land Adventures specially created for SeaDream guests, including an exclusive experience at the Lovango Resort & Beach Club, tucked away on a private island just off St. John.
The BVI’s barefoot island and home of the "Painkiller" drink. Population depends on the month – typically 250-300. This is another SeaDream destination where you may be served Champagne & Caviar Splash® followed by a beach barbecue lunch. A hike is always offered to guests to visit the famous Foxy’s Bar at Great Harbour (hopefully, the boutique is open) or you can stroll a few meters down the beach to the Soggy Dollar Bar. Snorkeling equipment is provided as well as some of our water toys!
This Caribbean paradise is a special municipality of the Netherlands. Due to this fact, Saba is actually the location of the tallest, or highest point/elevation of the Netherlands, even though it is a few thousand miles away from its European homeland. With an estimated local population of just over 2,000 people, Saba is now primarily supported by tourism, and is known for a concentration on “eco-tourism”. This includes diving, hiking, and climbing its mountainous terrain.
The island is so small that there is only 1 main road, and its airport is well-known for having one of the shortest commercial runways in the world. The island’s intimate size, picturesque Red rooftops and lush vegetation make it a perfect port to call on during your special Caribbean yachting vacation.
Perhaps our most treasured destination in the Caribbean! This small island belonging to the French West Indies has so much to offer our SeaDream guests. Incredible shopping only steps away from the pier. Incredible beaches, resorts, restaurants and activities both day and night. SeaDream has created various land adventures for you to discover the island from sea or land. Ask one of the officers to take you on a hike or bike ride around the island. Another great activity here is to simply relax and watch all of the incredible yachts arriving and departing just off your SeaDream yacht.
Marigot is the main town and capital on the French side of Saint Martin. The city of Marigot is perhaps the most French in spirit of all the cities in the Caribbean. Colonial houses stand beside cafés and bistros, pastry shops and luxury boutiques, and in many ways, it looks just like any of the French market towns you might expect to find in Europe. At the southern end of town by the harbor is Marina Port la Royale. This area includes elegant stores with the latest in European designer fashion and fine jewelry, all duty and tax-free. The entire city is only four streets wide, so it is very easy to get around. Marigot was named the capital during the reign of King Louis XVI, who built Fort St. Louis on a hill near Marigot Bay. Today, that building is the most important in the city. SeaDream anchors off Marigot and offers several yachting land adventures as well as the possibility to play with the toys at the marina.
*Single Supplement for this voyage is 175% for Yacht Club Deck 2, 3 and 4. For Commodore, Admiral and Owners Suite, a 200% single supplement rate applies.
Government, Port, Document Issuance, Handling & Service fees: $392 per guest (included)
Please Note: Fares are capacity controlled and may change without notice. The fares are per person based on double occupancy. Single and third person rates are also available. SeaDream Yacht Club strongly recommends that all guests purchase travel insurance.
“Saona” island is a unique natural attraction, radiating tropical sun, long stretches of brilliant white sandy beaches, with giant coconut trees that seem to melt into iridescent turquoise waters and your beach retreat for the day.
The journey starts by boarding the ship´s tender to Saona Island. Once at Saona Island, relax under the amazing coconut trees, sunbath, or swim in the clear crystal waters of Saona Island. When you are ready, a delicious lunch buffet, including BBQ meats and seafood over an open bar are waiting for you. You will have a smile on your face as you return to the yacht reflecting on the time you have just spent in a genuine Caribbean paradise.
Notes
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Explore the most popular scuba diving sites in Saona Island. Admire the healthy reef teeming with lots of amazing small and medium sized sea life.
On this amazing 2-tank private scuba diving experience your first dive is at El Peñon, a beautiful long reef divided into 3 dive sites from 12 to 28 meters deep in front of the national park. Peñon means rock and this site is named after the rocks on the side walls. At this great site for diving, you will see a pristine untouched coral reef, full of reef fish and also full of surprises. You never know what you can find there: eagle rays, turtles, a nurse shark and occasionally you may even see a hammerhead shark. There is also a second dive of 12 meters at La Victoria Reef to enjoy the show of creatures full of life and whipping around this beautiful reef.
Notes
This Diving Experience is available for Certified Divers only. Diving certification is required and equipment is included.
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience, night-time kayaking in Mosquito Bay, at one of the world’s brightest Bioluminescent Bays.
From the small fishing village of Esperanza, your Yachting Land Adventure (YLA) begins with a short bus ride to Mosquito Bay where you are met by your guides. There they will provide thorough pre-training covering all aspects of the YLA and operation of the kayaks. Once inside your double kayaks and under the blanket of night sky, you will watch the sparkling swirls of water created by the paddles’ flow through the water and search for streaks of light created by darting fish around you. Continue paddling across the bay learning about the mangrove forests, wildlife that inhabits the area and the marine life that uses the lagoon as their sanctuary. Learn what gives this bay its mysterious light and the different ecosystems found in the area. Tiny organisms known as dinoflagellates create the mysterious blue-green light. A trip into the bay is a magical and educational experience not to be missed when in Vieques in the evening.
Notes
If you request a kayak for one person, or if your combined weight per kayak exceeds 385 lbs., please notify us by adding your details in the optional Booking Number field. Prices are based on two guests per kayak, therefore please purchase two tickets for a single kayak.
This Yachting Land Adventure (YLA) MUST be prebooked prior to embarking the vessel. Any remaining space will be sold on board based upon availability. Local transportation (not deluxe coaches) is used for the transfer to and from the pier. The journey is short, approximately 15 minutes, and sometimes over gravel and uneven roads. Water shoes (or flip flops) are recommended to board the kayak in ankle deep water.
This experience is only offered on moonless evenings.
A minimum number of participants are required to operate this YLA and space is very limited. All SeaDream YLAs are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
**Due to the popularity of this Yachting Land Adventure, additional space for prebooking has been added on this voyage. **
Enjoy this one of a kind experience, nighttime kayaking in Mosquito Bay, at one of the world’s brightest Bioluminescent Bays.
From the small fishing village of Esperanza, you will take a short bus ride to Mosquito Bay where you are met by your guides. They will provide a thorough pre-training covering all aspects of the tour and operation of the kayaks. Once inside your double kayaks and under the blanket of night sky, you will watch the sparkling swirls of water created by the paddles’ flow through the water and search for streaks of light created by darting fish around you. Continue paddling across the bay learning about the mangrove forests, wildlife that inhabits the area and the marine life that uses the lagoon as their sanctuary. Learn what gives the water its mysterious light and the different ecosystems found in the area. Tiny organisms known as dinoflagellates create the mysterious blue-green light. A trip into the bay is a magical and educational experience not to be missed when in Vieques in the evening.
Notes
This Yachting Land Adventure MUST be prebooked at Seadream.com 7 days before port arrival (prior to embarking the yacht) to secure your spot. There are no refunds for cancellations received after the prebooking deadline. Any remaining spots may be available on board based on availability.
Kayaks have a maximum weight capacity of 385 lbs. per kayak, with some larger ones accommodating up to 450 lbs. If you request a kayak for one person, or if your combined weight per kayak exceeds 385 lbs., please notify us by adding your details in the optional Booking Number field. Prices are based on two guests per kayak, therefore please purchase two tickets for a single kayak. Local transportation to and from the pier uses standard vehicles on a short, roughly 10-minute journey, sometimes over gravel roads. We recommend wearing water shoes or flip-flops for boarding the kayak in ankle-deep water, wear light jacket or rash guard with long sleeves as it can get cool while kayaking during the night. The bioluminescence bay experience remains captivating even under the moonlight.
A minimum number of participants are required to operate this adventure and space is very limited. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Board a motor snorkel boat and cruise throughout the Jost van Dyke collection of islands. The boat will anchor off Sandy Spit, where you can snorkel and swim over a fascinating reef. Then it is "anchors aweigh," and set sail for Diamond Cay - a tiny islet completely surrounded by powdery white sand, azure blue waters and an underwater world filled with colorful marine life. Swim, snorkel or sun directly off the boat before returning to your yacht’s anchorage location.
Notes
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes; bring a towel, a dry T-shirt or sweatshirt, sunscreen and a hat. Alternative snorkel locations may be selected according to sea and weather conditions. This activity may be operated on a sailing catamaran. Masks, snorkels and snorkel vests are provided as well as instruction for novice. Approximately 1.5 hours snorkel time. Water & fruit punch are available on-board your boat.
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published onboard.
Kindly note that you will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participating. If this tour operates on the first day of your voyage, we strongly recommend you prebook this before embarking to avoid any disappointment.
If you like a good workout in beautiful natural surroundings, this hike is for you! Enjoy some of Saba’s unspoiled beauty with a hike along the Crispeen Track.
Named for Saint Crispeen, the patron saint of shoemakers, this vigorous trail starts at the little town known as The Bottom. From the tender pier, you get to the starting point by local taxi van and set out with your local nature guide. The guide will point out the island flora as the trail leads you through the rainforest, across fields and over a forest ridge.
The trail continues through pasture land, highlighting views of The Bottom and secondary rainforest, until it meets with the Mt. Scenery Trail. From this point, a downhill trek of about 300 steps brings you to the town of Windward side, where you will be able to enjoy a refreshing lemonade and a local Johnny Cake at the new Colibri Café or do some shopping. At the time and place designated by your driver, you will be picked up for the ride down to the tender landing and your SeaDream yacht.
Notes
As this is a hike covering a distance of approximately 3½ miles, (mostly uphill), please wear appropriate footwear. Participants must be in good physical health. Bring protection from the sun and some water from the gangway. We recommend that you keep your hands free so bring a small backpack if you have one. Pack your bathing suit for a swim after the hike at Tropics Cafe pool; towels will be provided.
A minimum participation is required to operate all SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures (YLAs) and some have limited capacity. All SeaDream YLAs are subject to change. Final departure times will be published onboard.
Find out today why the charming island of Saba has been dubbed the "unspoiled queen." This SeaDream Yachting Land Adventure (YLA) will introduce you to the island's history and main points of interest and is your best and most convenient way to "see it all." Your sightseeing is conducted in the local taxi vans that await to show you the island's main villages and magnificent scenery.
Starting at the port, you first visit "The Bottom", Saba's capital. Then continue through St. John's, home to the island's schools, where you have an incredible vantage point of the neighboring islands of St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis. Then pass-through Windward Side, the village at the highest elevation, enroute to Hell's Gate. Here the local ladies have their Saba Lacework on display, and there is a beautiful view of Saba's death-defying airport and surrounding islands from the Holy Rosary Church. Finally, return to Windward Side for some free time to explore the village, do some shopping or grab a snack before returning to the harbor.
Please do not judge the beauty of this magnificent island by the industrial looking harbor. This island simply should not be missed.
Notes
A minimum participation is required to operate all SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures (YLAs), and some have limited capacity. All SeaDream YLAs are subject to change. Final departure times will be published onboard.
Board a beautiful catamaran and set sail for a lovely, leisurely cruise in the direction of “Pointe de Colombier” and its sheltered bay. En route, you will enjoy a scenic panorama, while passing the mega yachts at anchor. Once at anchor in Colombier Bay, you will be able to enjoy sunbathing and swimming in the warm waters of the bay or just relaxing on the trampoline net. The helpful crew will be there to assist you at all times and offer you your choice of mineral water, soft drinks, beer, the famous Miguel’s rum punch to keep you refreshed. Upon return to Gustavia, you may choose to stay in town and explore on your own, or return directly to your SeaDream yacht.
Notes
Please wear your swimsuit and bring sunscreen plus a towel from the gangway. As per French Regulations, any guests participating in swimming or a water activity will do so at their own risk.
No Yachting Land Adventures (YLAs) are offered on January 1st in St. Barths. This excursion must be booked 72 Hours (3 days) prior to arrival in the port to confirm its operation during your voyage. Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable. Please book on the Seadream.com website before your voyage starts to avoid disappointment. A minimum participation is required to operate all YLAs, and some may have limited capacity. All SeaDream YLAs are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Duration
3 hour(s)
Price
229 (USD)
Prices are per person, in USD. Duration is in hours.
Testimonials
... we were again thrilled and enjoyed the same high as was the case in both previous sails.
Peter & Liz C.Australia
I hate Commercial Cruises. So I reluctantly signed up for a SeaDream, and after a week on the boat, I could not think of one thing that was not done to perfection. The food was great, the staff was spectacular, and having only 50 couples made this a private yacht cruise. I have signed up for my second cruise, and probably will only Yacht with SeaDream in my future.
Pat M.Florida
