CARIBBEAN LEEWARD ISLANDS December 22nd 2018 - January 65h 2019 SCHEDULE Day 1 – 22nd December 2018 Arrival - Antigua 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 Nevis 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 Saba 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 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. 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 th DAY 6 27 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 th DAY 7 28 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.