Montserrat & Caribbean Gems

Montserrat & Caribbean Gems

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to Philipsburg

Mar 16, 2024 to Mar 23, 2024

7 Days

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The British Virgin Islands and French West Indies fuse on a journey of true Caribbean wonders, with highlights in Guadeloupe and Montserrat. Discover the sheltered beaches of Jost van Dyke’s White Bay, St. Barth’s historically rich capital of Gustavia, and Antigua’s Falmouth Bay, a short stroll from Nelson's Dockyard and the English Harbour. Explore Îles des Saintes, the small archipelago of islands off the southern coast of Guadeloupe, home to secluded beaches and coral-rich reefs brimming with marine life, and Montserrat’s Little Bay, boasting black-sand beaches, caves, and natural springs. A day spent unwinding at the refined Christi Beach Club in Nevis brings your itinerary to its delightful conclusion.

Date Ports of Call Arrive Depart
Mar 16, 2024 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas,
U.S.V.I.
2 PM - 4 PM
(Embarkation)
Evening
Mar 17, 2024 White Bay, Jost van Dyke,
B. V. I.
Morning Evening
Mar 18, 2024 Gustavia,
St. Barths, F.W.I.
Morning Evening
Mar 19, 2024 Falmouth Bay,
Antigua and Barbuda
Morning Evening
Mar 20, 2024 Terre De Haut, Îles des Saintes,
Guadeloupe, F.W.I.
Morning Evening
Mar 21, 2024 Little Bay,
Montserrat
Morning Evening
Mar 22, 2024 Chrishi Beach Club, Nevis,
St. Kitts & Nevis
Morning Evening
Mar 23, 2024 Philipsburg,
Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean
Morning 8 AM - 10 AM
(Disembarkation)

Ports

  • Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

    The capital and largest city in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has two ports of call for cruise vessels, Havensight and Crown Bay. SeaDream yachts are almost always docked at Crown Bay which is very close to the airport. In the event the yachts call to the island as a port of call rather than an embarkation point, you will find the yacht anchored in the bay and tendering downtown. The island has tons of history, beautiful beaches, a fantastic golf course and incredible shopping options.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Falmouth Bay

    Falmouth Bay is a short walk from Nelson's Dockyard and the English Harbour. Historic buildings and mills surround it. This harbor and the quiet village has plenty of shops, restaurants and the yacht club. Historic sites, tasty cuisine and a lively cultural scene can all be found on Antigua. But most often it's the beauty and versatility of the island's 365 beaches that draw travelers from afar. Land Adventure possibilities include a helicopter ride over Montserrat, a jeep and snorkel safari and a St. John’s City and shopping exploration.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Philipsburg

    Philipsburg is the main town on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. The town is situated on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. Philipsburg was founded in 1763 by John Philips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch navy. The settlement soon became a center for international trade. The main shopping district is located on Front Street and is in the heart of the city. Many consider Philipsburg to be the best shopping opportunity in the Caribbean. Depending on the traffic, SeaDream has the option to anchor or dock alongside. One of the highlight activities may be to participate in the America’s Cup 12 Metre Regatta.


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 - Afternoon 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. This afternoon departure has been added for additional space after a morning departure has reached full capacity. 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 - 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

We've had a lovely time. My husband's request for his 70th birthday was to be on SeaDream in the Caribbean, and we've really enjoyed it. SeaDream is by far, the best cruise line in the Caribbean. Catherine BlackHenley-on-Thames, Great Britain
The best trip I ever had. I used to be in the travel business for 23 years, traveled on other cruise lines – this was the BEST! Mrs Taunia RichardsonAnderson, South Carolina