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The Perfect Dream of Tall Ships: Encounter the Treasure Islands And Virgin Gorda Norman St Maarten Island St Barthélemy Atlantic Ocean Îles des Saintes Dominica Caribbean Sea St Lucia Bequia SEA CLOUD II – CRUISES The perfect dream of tall ships: Encounter the treasure islands and colorful underwater worlds of the Lesser Antilles: St Maarten – St Maarten The British Virgin Islands – SEA CLOUD II 9 nights a sailor’s paradise Mar 21 to Mar 30, 2022 SCII-2210 With more than 60 islands and reefs (of which just 16 are Mar 21 Philipsburg/St Maarten 19.00 Guests arrive individually in St Maarten. inhabited), the British Virgin Islands are a real dream desti- Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD II. nation. Fans of sailing from all around the world are drawn Mar 22 North Sound/Virgin Gorda 13.30 24.00 to their idyllic and tropically warm waters, and the quaint The rock formations “The Baths” (alternatively Spring Bay) or snorkeling.* beach bars bring together everyone from luxury yacht Mar 23 Norman Island/British Virgin Islands 09.00 17.00 owners to solo sailors. It is so easy to get used to the care- Day at the beach. free lifestyle, and with your feet in the sand as you gaze out Mar 24 Day beneath full sails over green hills and the tranquil sea, you will soon forget Mar 25 Cabrits/Dominica 08.00 13.30 Hiking in the Syndicate National Park or the red rocks of about the stresses of everyday life back home. Calibishie and organic chocolate production.* Mar 26 Port Elizabeth/Bequia 13.30 23.00 Stunning islands: St Lucia and Dominica Small island tour and visit to a turtle sanctuary* or after- Although St Lucia is not considered a saint by everyone, noon at the beach. the island is certainly the true queen of this idyllic Mar 27 Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 13.30 realm. Even from a distance, its twin volcanic peaks, Excursion to the tropical garden with its colorful flora and fauna and on to volcanic sulphur springs or snorkeling.* the Pitons, proffer a regal greeting to the approaching Mar 28 Terre-de-Haut/Îles des Saintes 08.00 13.30 SEA CLOUD II. And once we have docked, the island Time at leisure: visit to Fort Napoléon possible.* welcomes us with its lush tropical scenery. Dominica, Mar 29 Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 24.00 Drive across the jetset island or snorkeling.* unofficially dubbed “Nature Island”, is proud of its Mar 30 Philipsburg/St Maarten 08.00 unspoilt scenery. One of its national parks is even a Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itinerary subject to change! at anchor * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Colorful Caribbean underwater world Eye to eye with parrotfishes and ocean turtles – the Tobago Cays and St Lucia are considered the best diving and snorkeling haunts in the Caribbean. The crystal-clear water with tropical temperatures offers Cruise-only rates per person meters deep views and invites to excursions through SCII-2210 Category if booked colorful underwater worlds full of craggy coral riffs. by Aug 31, 2021 from Sep 01, 2021 GTY double cabin** € 4.495 € 4.755 Our travel tip: St Maarten F Upper-/lower-bed € 4.865 € 5.125 Prolong your stay individually on the island of St Maarten at the E € 5.685 € 5.945 exclusive Hotel Belmond La Samanna. D € 6.325 € 6.585 C € 6.715 € 6.975 Surcharge including breakfast: B € 7.965 € 8.225 € 545 per person per night in a de luxe double room A € 8.865 € 9.125 € 1.085 per person per night in a de luxe single room GTY single cabin** € 6.135 € 6.395 € 705 per person per night in a suite, double occupancy Single surcharge: Category C-F: 50%, Category A+B: 100% € 1.415 per person per night in a suite, single occupancy ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. F Availability on your desired date on request..
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