Grand Leeward Islands

Grand Leeward Islands

San Juan to Marigot

Dec 16, 2023 to Dec 23, 2023

7 Days

SeaDream I

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Revive and renew this holiday season on this enriching West Indies voyage through the Leeward Islands. Begin your journey by unwinding in Jost van Dyke's sheltered White Bay. Greet one spot more idyllic than the next—Little Bay, Montserrat’s best-kept secret; Îles des Saintes, a small archipelago of eight incredible islands off the southern coast of Guadeloupe, home to secluded beaches and coral-rich reefs brimming with marine life; and the Netherlands Antilles’ lush Caribbean paradise of Saba. Relax at the tony Chrishi Beach Club for some Caribbean-spun rest and relaxation. Overnight in chic St. Barths, the jetsetter’s Caribbean playground, before disembarking in St. Martin’s French-spirited town of Marigot, where candy-colored houses line cafés, bistros, and luxury boutiques.

Date Ports of Call Arrive Depart
Dec 16, 2023 San Juan,
Puerto Rico
2 PM - 4 PM
(Embarkation)
Evening
Dec 17, 2023 White Bay, Jost van Dyke,
B. V. I.
Morning Evening
Dec 18, 2023 Little Bay,
Montserrat
Morning Evening
Dec 19, 2023 Terre De Haut, Îles des Saintes,
Guadeloupe, F.W.I.
Morning Evening
Dec 20, 2023 Chrishi Beach Club, Nevis,
St. Kitts & Nevis
Morning Afternoon
Dec 21, 2023 Saba,
Netherlands Antilles
Morning Afternoon
Dec 21, 2023 Gustavia,
St. Barths, F.W.I.
Evening Overnight
Dec 22, 2023 Gustavia,
St. Barths, F.W.I.
Late Evening
Dec 23, 2023 Marigot,
Saint Martin, F.W.I.
Morning 8 AM - 10 AM
(Disembarkation)

Ports

  • San Juan

    San Juan, founded in the 1520’s by Spanish settlers, is both the largest city and the capital city of Puerto Rico. A territory of the Unites States, Puerto Rico is comprised of the large main island as well as five smaller islands, including the popular islands of Vieques and Culebra (both ports of call on select SeaDream voyages). SeaDream docks in Old San Juan, the oldest part of the city. Parts of this historic port city are still surrounded by stone walls dating back to the 1500’s. Narrow cobblestone streets, small shops, and points of interest like Cathedral of San Juan Bautista make this charming city a great place to stroll. Guests sailing into or departing from San Juan will enjoy views of Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, a mid- 1700’s Spanish fortress. San Juan Luiz Munoz Marin Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive to the port in Old San Juan. Currency in Puerto Rico is USD.

  • White Bay, Jost van Dyke

    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 and Caviar in the surf 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!

  • Little Bay

    Prior to the recent volcanic eruptions that commenced in 1995, Montserrat was considered as one of the “Insiders” favorite Caribbean islands. It was also home to producer George Martin’s Air Studios Montserrat recording studio where some of the world’s most famous recording artists, including Eric Clapton, the Little River Band and Paul McCartney among many others, used to record their albums. Recent history has brought some unfortunate blows to the island ranging from hurricanes (Hugo in 1989) to multiple volcanic eruptions. Yet, in the face of such unfortunate setbacks, Montserrat remains an island worth visiting and its people, as friendly and warm as ever, are trying hard to bring back the economic viability of the island. Just imagine an island where almost two- thirds of its surface space is no longer available to agriculture or habitation; an island whose lovely capital city of Plymouth was destroyed by the volcanic eruptions and mudslides. A population that went from a high of 13,000 inhabitants to as low as 3,000 shortly after the first eruptions. Fortunately, more and more of the former residents are returning to the island and are trying to make a living off tourism once again. We at SEADREAM would like to assist them in this effort by making frequent visits to the island. We thus encourage you to take the time and join us on an interesting land adventure exploring the unique landscape of Montserrat.

  • Terre De Haut, Îles des Saintes

    If you’re looking for a small part of France in the heart of Guadeloupe, Terre de Haut is your go-to. Being the largest of the eight small islands that make up Les Saintes, Terre de Haut is a charming and scenic village rich with red-roofed houses and accompanying gardens of flourishing Hibiscus. Known for its robust reefs and great underwater visibility, Terre de Haut has also become a favorite among divers.

  • Chrishi Beach Club, Nevis

    Chrishi Beach Club is the most popular restaurant and club at the sandiest shores of Cades Bay & Nevis. The seaside sunny lunch and fine evening dining restaurant form a part of the first phase of the luxury development, Zenith Nevis. As the property development starts to take shape on the 6.5 acres stretch of private beach, visitors and guests are already able to take advantage of the carefree hospitality pledged at Chrishi Beach Club.

  • Saba

    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.

  • Gustavia

    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

    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.


Suites & Staterooms

*Government, Port, Document Issuance, Handling & Service fees: $392 per guest


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.


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.


Yachting Land Adventures & Activities

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  • Little Bay - Kayak & Snorkeling Adventure - Morning Departure

    Description

    Montserrat’s Ocean Ambassador, Veta, leads SeaDreamers on a kayak adventure and snorkeling at Rendezvous Reef. As a conservator, she was recognized by the Bezos Family this year for the work she is doing as an ocean advocate and for introducing children to the ocean through her Fish and Fins Kids Club. A snorkeling tour with Veta is an experience any snorkeler visiting Montserrat should not miss.

    Veta guides you on a kayaking and snorkeling tour through hidden beaches and along the coastline. Keep a look out along the crevices for Montserrat's Bat Cave.

    Then experience a guided tour of Rendezvous Reef along the shoreline in the pristine waters of Montserrat allows you to “observe the wonders of the underwater world”.

    Notes

    Please wear your swimsuit, bring a towel and sunscreen. Snorkeling is from a boat and not for beginners, guest must be able to swim and equipment will be provided. 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. An afternoon departure may be offered when the morning departure is full and additional space is available. Sighting of bats cannot be guaranteed at the bat cave along the coast.

    Duration

    3 hour(s)

    Price

    169 (USD)

    Pre-Book Land Adventure
  • Little Bay - Pompeii of the Caribbean

    Description

    See the “active” Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat from Plymouth port and learn why it may be called the Pompeii of the Caribbean. No visitor to Montserrat should leave without having an encounter with Montserrat’s most captivating phenomena.

    On July 18, 1995, the volcano, dormant for four centuries, spewed 20 feet of ash over the southern coast. A series of eruptions eventually caused fast-moving cascades of hot gas and rock that buried the once thriving city of Plymouth. Life, as it was, for Montserrat’s 12,000 residents changed forever.

    On this excursion you will travel to Jack Boy Hill where you can see the volcano and remnants of WH Bramble Airport now completely buried by volcanic lava flows. Then its on to a lookout point over Plymouth, which is located in what's called the Exclusion Zone, or Zone V; because this area sits in the path of the greatest current volcanic activity and there is limited public access.

    As you make the way to Plymouth you will pass through small villages and stop in Woodlands for a brief moment at Runaway Ghuat. This is a natural Spring that local myth claims you must drink from this Spring if you want to return to Montserrat. Before entering Plymouth you will have a brief “bird’s eye” view stop at Montserrat Springs; a once proud 4-star hotel. In Plymouth, Safety Officer Norman will show you pictures of former life in Plymouth as you walk past and on top of the buried buildings.Be sure to bring your camera to record this live volcano experience and how the community was buried just like Pompeii.

    Notes

    Wear comfortable walking shoes and the tour sequence may vary. 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.

    Duration

    4 hour(s)

    Price

    149 (USD)

    Pre-Book Land Adventure

Prices are per person, in USD. Duration is in hours.


Testimonials

Another great trip with SeaDream. We so enjoyed the service & attention to detail. Fabulous food!! Wish we could take you home with us. Mr & Mrs Michael RollandBonita Springs, Florida
We have done other small ships in the past, but you guys take it to a higher level. We were very happy with everything, Ship, Captain, Crew, Cuisine, just outstanding and made us feel like family! Mr. & Mrs. HartAztec, New Mexico