See the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands from a different perspective on a delightful journey to some of the world’s most off-the-beaten-path destinations. Discover a rare utopia in Punta Cana, where you’ll be greeted by magnificent views, turquoise beaches, and an abundance of island charm. Visit Isla Saona, a protected nature reserve of remarkable marine diversity and coral reef ecosystems. Explore the deserted isle of Culebrita, the crown jewel of Puerto Rico’s Archipielago, home to the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge and its distinct species of wildlife, and Vieques Island, framed by the world's brightest bioluminescent bay. Call on St. John’s delightful Cruz Bay for snorkeling and diving opportunities, and Jost van Dyke’s sheltered White Bay.
Date
Ports of Call
Arrive
Depart
Mar 27, 2022
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 PM - 4 PM
(Embarkation)
Evening
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.
Discover a rare utopia in Punta Cana, where you’ll find multi-cultural crowds, magnificent views, and an abundance of things to do. Along the turquoise beaches, you’ll find lots of people swimming, kitesurfing, parasailing, and boating. For nightlife experiences, don’t miss out on the Coco Bongo Show along with other exciting bars that aside from entertain, help create the greatest of memories.
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.
This tiny island is a NATURE LOVERS PARADISE and part of a wildlife refuge, located just about one mile east of the island of Culebra.
Because of its special status, the only permanent structure you'll find on the island is the abandoned lighthouse high on the hill; for the energetic, the trail hike up there is well worth the views over the surrounding area (it is prohibited to enter the lighthouse!). The island's beaches are also nesting grounds for sea turtles, so please avoid any nesting areas " marked or unmarked; but do keep your eyes open, you just might spot one of them in the water.
When coming ashore, wear your swimsuit, bring a towel, water and plenty of sun protection; then enjoy your day on this beautiful unspoiled and natural island, walk along the trails & beaches, snorkel amongst the reefs or swim in the clear blue waters.
The local trees along the beach provide some shade, but there are no restrooms or changing facilities on the island. Kindly also leave the island unspoiled and free of litter.
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!
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.
*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.
Burst through distant farmland, visit a quaint country ranch and dip into the sub-terrestrial waters of a natural cave during this thrilling experience.
On this Yachting Land Adventure, you will go roaring through remote farmland on a 2-seat buggy adventure, passing palm trees and tobacco plantations with the Oriental Mountain Range deep in the background. These narrow, secluded country roads shelter deep pools of mud that you will go bursting through again and again. At first, you may try and avoid the dirt, but soon you'll give in to the grime. We all do... that is part of the fun on this exciting buggy adventure.
You also have an amazing opportunity to descend into a cool, dark cave with a calm subterranean lagoon perfect for swimming. Take a dip and wash off some of that mud before returning to the pier refreshed and invigorated.
Notes
The driver of the buggy requires a valid driver´s license to participate. This price is per buggy and only 1 ticket is required if you have up to 2 guests in the buggy. You will get muddy on this adventure and please dress accordingly. Be sure to wear light comfortable clothes, a bandana, bring your swimming gear, beach shoes, towel, sunscreen, hat, change of clothes sunglasses, and sun protection. 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 a handmade cigar factory and visit a replica of a 16h century Mediterranean village during your call to Punta Cana.
The journey starts with a 60-minute drive to La Romana for a visit of the Vega Fina Factory and Boutique. Here you will learn about the elaboration process of premium handmade cigars, from the rich tobacco fields to the packaging center.
Afterwards, take the air-conditioned coach to Altos de Chavon for a visit of a replica of a 16th century Mediterranean village. This village is a place of inspiration, learning and artistic expression for the locals and visitors alike. Diverse educational and artistic activities are performed in a breath-taking natural and architectural setting. Thereby allowing Altos de Chavon its unique ability to stimulate creativity and cultural interchange. A walk down the cobblestone paths of Altos de Chavon reveal, at every turn, architecture reminiscent of another era. You will enjoy a guided tour of Altos de Chavon and free time before returning to the yacht in Punta Cana.
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.
“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.
Paradise found. This undeveloped, pristine island is best known for its unspoiled beaches and a lighthouse dating back to the 1880’s. Enjoy the tranquil, slow life with a nap under the palm trees, snorkeling in the balmy, calm sea, or shelling along the many beautiful beaches for your independent exploration. There are no Yachting Land Adventures offered in this port.
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. This tour is available to guests aged 8 years and older.
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.
Duration
3 hour(s)
Price
139 (USD)
Prices are per person, in USD. Duration is in hours.
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