CARIBBEAN December 22nd 2018 - January 65h 2019

SCHEDULE

Day 1 – 22nd December 2018 Arrival -

Day 2 – 23rd December 2018 Antigua

Day 3 – 24th December 2018 Montserrat or Barbuda

Day 4 – 25th December 2018 Montserrat or Barbuda

Day 5 – 26th December 2018

Day 6 – 27th December 2018 Nevis

Day 7 – 28th December 2018 St. Kitts

Day 8 – 29th December 2018 St. Kitts

Day 9 – 30th December 2018

Day 10 – 31st December 2018 St. Barts – New Year’s Eve

Day 11 – 1st January 2019 St. Barts – New Year’s Day

Day 12 – 2nd January 2019 Anguilla

Day 13 – 3rd January 2019 Anguilla

Day 14 – 4th January 2019 St. Martin

Day 15 – 5th January 2019 Departure - St. Martin

SUMMARY

The Leeward Islands are a group of islands in the West Indies. In English, the term refers to the northern islands of the Lesser Antilles chain. They start east of Puerto Rico and reach southward to Dominica. They are situated where the northeastern Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. The islands are affected by active volcanism, and notable eruptions have occurred in Montserrat in the 1990s and in 2009 to 2010.

In the following daily itineraries, we have provided you with all anchorages and passages, as well as corresponding activities and restaurants. You will see options for both “Active” and “Leisure” based activities and excursions. The Far Niente crew will always be available to accompany you on excursions throughout your trip.

As these are only summary itineraries, further information regarding all shore-based activities is available upon request. All plans and movements are completely up to your discretion and can be changed at any time. If you especially like one location, we can stay longer and if you are eager to see the next spot, we can always leave the current location early (dependent on guest arrival and departure flights, of course). DAY 1 22nd December – Antigua

Arrival Day

Antigua is a relatively flat island, approximately 20 miles long and 10 miles wide. It is located in the northeast of the Caribbean just south of St Barth’s, St Martin, and Anguilla.

Fly into V.C. Bird International Airport where a private driver will be awaiting your arrival and take you to join M/Y Far Niente.

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Catherine’s Café or Sundowners at Shirley Heights Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Hike to Shirley Heights for sundowners and island’s best sunset view • “Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour” (Ziplining) • Jeep/Kayak tour and visit to Stingray City with “Tropical Adventures”

LEISURE • Walk along the Goat Track above English and Falmouth Harbors • Snorkeling at Stingray City • Beach day at Freyes, Half Moon Bay, Jolly Harbour, Pigeon Point, etc.

Anchor overnight off of Green Island

Half Moon Bay Shirley Heights

Stingray City DAY 2 23rd December – Antigua

Antigua is best known for it’s beautiful white sandy beaches in the Caribbean, the most famous of these is probably Half Moon Bay which has beautiful pink hued sands. The views from Shirley Heights to the islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe will literally take your breath away. The island has a laid-back atmosphere, although there are plenty of glamorous restaurants, boutiques and casinos.

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Sheer Rocks at Cocobay Resort Dinner Suggestion: Beach BBQ on Green Island

Activities ACTIVE • Watersports around Green Island • Diving at Cades Reef, Hercules Big John Reef or Fryes Shoal • Deep Sea Fishing

LEISURE • Relaxing beach day on Green Island • Snorkeling at Fryes Shoal, Cades, Hercules or Big John Reef • Golf at Cedar Valley Golf or Jolly Harbor Golf Course

Evening cruise from Antigua to Monserrat or Barbuda

Sheer Rocks Golf at Jolly Harbor

Green Island

DAY 3 24th December – Guest Choice

Montserrat A mountainous island. Its Soufrière Hills volcano erupted in the 1990s, causing significant damage to the south of the island and leading to the creation of an exclusion zone. The north of the island was unaffected, and has black-sand beaches, coral reefs, cliffs and shoreline caves.

Activities ACTIVE • Hike with a local guide and view Petroglyphs • Mountain Biking • Wreck Dive at Redonda with Reef Sharks

LEISURE • Volcano Observatory • Snorkel at Lime Kiln, Bunkum or Woodlands Bay or Little Redonda

Landscape Black Sand Beach

Barbuda Part of the nation of Antigua, Barbuda is known for its secluded pink- and white-sand beaches, like reef-lined Spanish Point, and North Beach, backed by palm trees. In the large Codrington Lagoon, the Frigate Bird Sanctuary is a habitat for huge frigate birds and over 150 other species.

Activities LEISURE • Frigate Bird Sanctuary • Pink Sand Beach

Pink Sand Beach Frigate Bird 17 Mile Beach

DAY 4 25th December – Guest Choice

Montserrat A mountainous island. Its Soufrière Hills volcano erupted in the 1990s, causing significant damage to the south of the island and leading to the creation of an exclusion zone. The north of the island was unaffected, and has black-sand beaches, coral reefs, cliffs and shoreline caves.

Activities ACTIVE • Hike with a local guide and view Petroglyphs • Mountain Biking • Wreck Dive at Redonda with Reef Sharks

LEISURE • Volcano Observatory • Snorkel at Lime Kiln, Bunkum or Woodlands Bay or Little Redonda

Black Sand Beach LittleBlack Bay Sand Waterfront Beach

Barbuda Part of the nation of Antigua, Barbuda is known for its secluded pink- and white-sand beaches, like reef-lined Spanish Point, and North Beach, backed by palm trees. In the large Codrington Lagoon, the Frigate Bird Sanctuary is a habitat for huge frigate birds and over 150 other species.

Activities LEISURE • Frigate Bird Sanctuary • Pink Sand Beach

Frigate Bird 17 Mile Beach

DAY 5 26th December – Nevis

Nevis is a stunning and tiny beautiful volcanic island covering an area of 35 square miles and has a population of just 12,000 people. It is the secret gem of the Caribbean and is still largely untouched by mass tourism. This is where you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the island, mingle with locals, drink rum punch and dance to live reggae music.

Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Round-the-island Cycling Tour (36 miles) or Mountain Biking • Kitesurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding • Sailing “The Narrows” between St. Kitts and Nevis

LEISURE • Beach day at Pinney’s, Oualie or Lover’s beach • Horseback riding at Pinney’s Beach • Botanical Garden of Nevis

Anchor overnight in Nevis

Kitesurfing Nevis Pinney’s Beach

Nevis

DAY 6 27th December – Nevis

There are no designer hot spots in Nevis, but you’ll find several amazing restaurants which have some of the best food in the Caribbean. Nevis has a beautiful laid-back authenticity that money simply cannot buy.

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Sundowners at Sunshine’s Beach Bar Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Nevis Peak Hike (Challenging) • Round-the-island Cycling Tour (36 miles) or Mountain Biking • Kitesurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding

LEISURE • Golf at the Four Seasons, par-71 course • Beach day at Pinney’s, Oualie or Lover’s beach • Horseback riding at Pinney’s Beach

Evening cruise to St. Kitts

Lovers Beach Horseback Riding

Four Seasons Golf Course

DAY 7 28th December – St. Kitts

Measuring just 18 miles long and 5 miles at its widest part and encompassing a total area of 69 square miles, St Kitts is one of the most unspoiled, laid-back, tranquil, sweet scented and, above all, breathtakingly beautiful islands in the Caribbean.

Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Hike the Dormant Volcano of Mount Liamuiga (Challenging) • Kitesurfing (IKO Certified School) • Jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing

LEISURE • Snorkelling at Major’s Bay • Quiet beach day at South Friar’s Bay or North Friar’s Beach • Horseback Riding

Anchor overnight in St. Kitts

Mount Liamuiga

St. Kitts

DAY 8 29th December – St. Kitts

The interior of St Kitts is full of volcanic peaks the tallest of which is Mt. Liamuiga. A hike to the top is an exhilarating experience, but if that sounds too exerting, you can choose to take a 4x4 to discover the waterfalls, incredible flora and colorful birds. About a quarter of the whole island of St Kitts is a national park so there is much to explore.

The remaining guests fly into Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Belle Mont Farm (Authentic West Indies culinary creations using organic produce from their 400-acre farm) Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Hike the Dormant Volcano of Mount Liamuiga (Challenging) • Kitesurfing (IKO School), Jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing • 4x4 Waterfall Exploration

LEISURE • Mango Spa at Belle Mont Farm • Golf at Belle Mont Farm (“Edible” Golf Course) or Royal St Kitts • Quiet beach day at South Friar’s Bay or North Friar’s Beach

Overnight cruise to Saba

Bell Mont Farm

Day 9 30th December – Saba

Saba is a special municipality of the Netherlands. Measuring just 13 square kilometers, it consists of the top of the dormant Mount Scenery volcano. Its surrounding Saba Marine Park, a renowned dive site, is home to coral formations, dolphins, sharks and turtles. There are also offshore seamounts, or underwater mountains created by volcanic activity.

Anchorage in Ladder Bay

Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Dive Saba National Marine Park, Third Encounter or Core Gut • Windsurfing or Kitesurfing • Hike up to Mount Scenery

LEISURE • Snorkeling at Cove Bay or Saba National Marine Park

Overnight cruise to St. Barts

Saba Reef

Saba

Day 10 31st December – St. Barts

New Year’s Eve!

Anchor your yacht, pop that bottle of Dom Perignon, and get ready to party – it’s New Year’s Eve in St. Barts. A star-studded destination for A- listers across the globe, this little island is as over-the-top as it is beautiful. Known worldwide for its lavish celebrations, St. Barts combines French elegance with Caribbean flair, making it the perfect place to throw a New Year’s Eve party.

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Eden Rock Dinner Dinner on board followed by a party and fireworks to welcome the new year! Tenders available for any guests who wish to attend a party ashore.

Activities ACTIVE • Diving at River Taw, The Vents, Devils Caven or Aquarium • Windsurfing or Kitesurfing • Jet Skiing • Deep Sea Fishing

LEISURE • Gustavia Shopping • Yellow Submarine Tour

Anchor overnight in St. Barts

Day 11 1st January – St. Barts

New Year’s Day

Saint Barthelemy, a French-speaking Caribbean island, is known for its white-sand beaches and designer shops. The capital, Gustavia, encircling a yacht-filled harbor, has high-end restaurants and historical attractions like the Wall House. Perched above town is 17th-century Fort Karl, looking out over popular Shell Beach.

One guest will fly out of Gustaf III Airport around 1200

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: La Plage Dinner Suggestion: Le Ti or Beach BBQ at Governors Bay

Activities ACTIVE • Hike to Colombier or around Toiny • Windsurfing or Kitesurfing • Deep Sea Fishing

LEISURE • Spa Day at the Guanahani and Hotel St Barts Isle de France • Beach day at Governors Bay

Overnight cruise to Anguilla

The Guanahani La Plage

St. Barts

Day 12 2nd January – Anguilla

Welcome to Anguilla, one of the most beautiful tropical Islands in the Caribbean. A warm and welcoming island destination tucked away in the northern. Anguilla is mainly flat, the highest point, Crocus Hill, is only 60m above sea level.

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Le Bistro (Caribbean International) Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Diving at Shoal Bay • Windsurfing, paddle boarding or kayaking • Fishing Charter

LEISURE • Snorkeling at Little Bay or Prickly Pear Island • Swim with Dolphins • Beach at Little Bay, Maundays Bay, Meads Bay or Sandy Island

Anchor overnight in Anguilla

Prickly Pear Island Snorkeling

Little Bay

Day 13 3rd January – Anguilla

Anguilla’s coral base gives the island a superb bright white sand and truly spectacular turquoise sea with coral reefs, small inlets and cays. Stretching just 16 miles long by 3 miles wide, Anguilla has some of the finest beaches in all of the Caribbean.

One guest will fly out of Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Martin

Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner Suggestion: Cobá At Four Seasons Anguilla

Activities ACTIVE • Windsurfing, paddle boarding or kayaking

LEISURE • Snorkeling at Sandy Island or Pelican Bay • Spa at the Four Seasons • Beach day at Maundays Bay, Meads Bay, Sandy Island

Evening/Overnight cruise to St. Martin

Maundays Bay Four Seasons Anguilla

Maundays Bay

Day 14 4th January – St. Martin

St Martin is located in the heart of the Caribbean Arc. It is a stunningly beautiful and chic island and home to 36 white sandy beaches and the largest lagoon in the Caribbean.

Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Ocean 82 at Grand Case Dinner Suggestion: Sol é Luna, Le Pressoir or Spiga at Grand Case

Activities ACTIVE • Diving shipwrecks or the Marine Reserve • Mountain Biking (Advanced loop from Port de Plaisance to Marigot)

• Ziplining at Loterie Farm

LEISURE • Golf at Mullet Bay or Provo Gold Club • Shopping in Marigot or Front Streets in Philipsburg • Beach Horseback Riding with Bayside Riding Club and the OK Corral

Anchor overnight in St. Martin

Wreck Dive Ziplining at Loterie Farm

St. Martin

Day 15 5th January – St. Martin

Departure Day

St Martin is also unique in that it is the only Caribbean island that is shared by two different nations – the French and the Dutch with a handful of signs and monuments to tell you which side you are on.

Remaining guests will fly out of Princess Juliana International Airport

Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner On Board

Activities ACTIVE • Windsurfing, jet skiing, water skiing or wakeboarding • Hike from La Lottery to Pic Paradis or through a tropical rainforest

LEISURE • Snorkeling at Dawn Beach, Maho Bay, Creole Rock or Ilet Pinel • Beach at Baie Rouge, Plum Bay, Baie Longue or Petit Plage Grand Case

Snorkeling Jet Skiing

Baie Rouge