Caribbean Leeward Islands March 7th – 17th 2019
SCHEDULE
Day 1 – March 7th Arrival - St. Martin
Day 2 – March 8th St. Barth’s
Day 3 – March 9th Saba
Day 4 – March 10th St. Kitts
Day 5 – March 11th Nevis
Day 6 – March 12th Montserrat
Day 7 – March 13th Antigua
Day 8 – March 14th Barbuda
Day 9 – March 15th Anguilla
Day 10 – March 16th St. Martin
Day 11 – March 17th 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 Caribbean 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, should you wish. As these are only summary itineraries, further information regarding all shore-based activities is available upon request.
In addition to shore-based excursions, remember we have a plethora of toys onboard, including jet skis, SeaBobs, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, wakeboard and waterski equipment, towable and inflatable toys (including a slide!), a Maui Mat, bicycles, fitness equipment and more.
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 March 7th – St. Martin
Arrival Day
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.
Guests fly into Princess Juliana International Airport where a private driver will be awaiting your arrival and take you to join M/Y Far Niente.
Lunch Suggestion: Sol e Luna Dinner Suggestion: Spiga at Grand Case
Activities ACTIVE • Dive shipwrecks or the Marine Reserve • Zipline at Loterie Farm and hike to Pic Paradis or through a rainforest
LEISURE • Golf at Mullet Bay or Provo Golf Club • Shopping in Marigot or Front Streets in Philipsburg • Beach Horseback Riding with Bayside Riding Club and the OK Corral • Snorkeling at Dawn Beach, Maho Bay, Creole Rock or Ilet Pinel
Evening/overnight cruise to St. Barth’s
Snorkeling Ziplining at Loterie Farm
St. Martin DAY 2 March 8th – St. Barth’s
Saint Barthelemy, a French-speaking island, is known for its white-sand beaches and designer shops. The capital, Gustavia, encircling a yacht- filled harbor, has many high-end restaurants and historical sites. Perched above town is 17th-century Fort Karl, looking out over Shell Beach.
Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: La Plage or Eden Rock Dinner Suggestion: Le Ti or Beach BBQ at Governors Bay
Activities ACTIVE • Hike to Colombier or around Toiny • Deep Sea Fishing • Private Diving Excursion • Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Paddleboarding or Jet Skiing
LEISURE • Spa Day at Sisley, Guerlain or Dr. Hauschka • Beach day at Governors Bay • Gustavia Shopping • Yellow Submarine Tour
Evening/overnight cruise to Saba
The Guanahani La Plage
St. Barth’s
DAY 3 March 9th – 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.
Anchor in Ladder Bay for the day
Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner Suggestion: Brigadoon or Chez Bubba Bistro
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
Evening/overnight cruise to St. Kitts
Saba Reef
Saba
DAY 4 March 10th – St. Kitts
St Kitts is one of the most unspoiled, laid-back, tranquil, sweet scented and breathtakingly beautiful islands in the Caribbean. The interior is full of volcanic peaks the tallest of which is Mt. Liamuiga. About a quarter of the whole island of St Kitts is a national park so there is much to explore.
Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: The Kitchen at Belle Mont Farm (Authentic West Indies culinary creations using organic produce from their 400-acre farm) Dinner Suggestion: Park Hyatt St. Kitts
Activities ACTIVE • Hike the Dormant Volcano of Mount Liamuiga (Challenging) • Jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing or kitesurfing • 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 • Snorkelling at Major’s Bay • Horseback Riding
Evening/overnight cruise to Nevis
Mount Liamuiga Belle Mont Farm
St. Kitts
DAY 5 March 11th – Nevis
Nevis is a stunning volcanic island covering an area of 35 square miles. It is the hidden 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. 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.
Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Sundowners at Sunshine’s Beach Bar (very casual) Dinner Suggestion: Restaurant 750 at Montpelier Estate, Charlestown (or enjoy a private dining experience in their 300-year-old Sugar Mill)
Activities ACTIVE • Round-the-island Cycling Tour (36 miles) or Mountain Biking • Kitesurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding • Nevis Peak Hike (Challenging)
LEISURE • Beach day at Pinney’s, Oualie or Lover’s beach • Horseback riding at Pinney’s Beach • Botanical Garden of Nevis • Golf at the Four Seasons, par-71 course
Evening/overnight cruise to Montserrat
Kitesurfing Nevis Pinney’s Beach
Nevis Horseback Riding
DAY 6 March 12th - 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.
Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner On Board
Activities ACTIVE • Mountain Biking • Dive at Potato Hill, Virgins Is. or the Redonda Wreck with Reef Sharks • Jet skiing and watersports
LEISURE • Volcano Observatory • Hike with a local guide and view Petroglyphs • Snorkel at Lime Kiln, Bunkum or Woodlands Bay or Little Redonda
Evening/overnight cruise to Antigua
Volcano Little Bay Waterfront
Black Sand Beach
DAY 7 March 13th – 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/overnight cruise to Barbuda
Sheer Rocks Golf at Jolly Harbor
Green Island
DAY 8 March 14th – 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.
Breakfast On Board Lunch On Board Dinner Suggestion: Barbuda Belle Hotel or Beach BBQ
Activities ACTIVE • Far Niente Watersports • Reef and Wreck Diving • Sailing at the Barbuda Belle Hotel
LEISURE • Barbuda Cave Exploration • Frigate Bird Sanctuary • Pink hued sands! Low Bay, Palm Beach or Princess Diana Beach
Evening/overnight cruise to Anguilla
Sailing at Barbuda Belle Barbuda Caves
Pink Sand Beaches Barbuda Belle Beach BBQ
DAY 9 March 15th – Anguilla
Anguilla is a romantic little island tucked away in the north, the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It is mainly flat, the highest point, Crocus Hill, is only 60m above sea level. Anguilla’s coral base gives it bright white sand and spectacular turquoise sea with reefs, inlets and cays. Just 16 miles long by 3 miles wide, Anguilla has some of the finest beaches in all of the Caribbean.
Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Le Bistro (Caribbean International) Dinner Suggestion: Cobá at the Four Seasons or Beach BBQ on Sandy Island
Activities ACTIVE • Diving at Shoal Bay • Windsurfing, paddle boarding or kayaking • Fishing Charter
LEISURE • Snorkeling at Little Bay, Prickly Pear Island, Sandy Island or Pelican Bay • Beach at Little Bay, Maunday’s Bay, Meads Bay or Sandy Island • Spa at the Four Seasons
Evening/overnight cruise to St. Martin (French side)
Prickly Pear Island Maunday’s Bay
Little Bay
DAY 10 Feb. 16th – 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 • Zipline at Loterie Farm and hike to Pic Paradis or through a rainforest • Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Water Toys
LEISURE • Shopping in Marigot or Front Streets in Philipsburg • Snorkeling at Dawn Beach, Maho Bay, Creole Rock or Ilet Pinel • La Samana Hotel Beach Cabana or Loterie L’eaulounge
Anchor overnight in St. Martin
Loterie Farm Ziplining at Loterie Farm
St. Martin
DAY 8 Feb. 16th – 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.
Private transfer to Princess Juliana International Airport for departure
Breakfast On Board Lunch Suggestion: Ocean 82 at Grand Case Dinner Suggestion: Sol é Luna, Le Pressoir or Spiga at Grand Case
Activities ACTIVE • Golf or Tennis • “The Rainforest” experience • Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Water Toys
LEISURE • Shopping in Marigot or Front Streets in Philipsburg • Horseback Riding • Spa and Beauty treatments onboard
Snorkeling Jet Skiing
Baie Rouge