Summary
In Brief
- 1 Night Ft Lauderdale
- 4 Nights Fort Lauderdale
- 2 Nights At Sea
- 1 Night San Juan
- 1 Night Gustavia
- 1 Night St. Maarten
- 1 Night Basseterre
- 1 Night At Sea
- 1 Night Bridgetown
- 1 Night Bequia
- 1 Night Saint Georges
- 1 Night Kralendijk
- 1 Night Willemstad
- 1 Night Oranjestad
- 1 Night Fort Lauderdale
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About
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Ocean cruise
A visit to the Caribbean is always a good thing, so celebrate the end of 2017 with the sound of cool jazz and hot reggae and enjoy the soft breeze in the warm sun. Treat yourself and scuba St. Barts, sail St. Kitts and sightsee in Aruba. Dance in the New Year aboard as you prepare to sail home, with new friends and new memories.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Fly to Fort Lauderdale
Fly on a direct flight with British Airways from Gatwick at 10am, arrivng the same day at 2.30pm
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to the Hilton Regency Pier Sixty-Six Hotel for a four-night stay in a Marina View Room on a room only basis.
Matching Ft Lauderdale's downtown's innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear.
Days
2-4
Fort Lauderdale
Enjoy the facilites of the hotel:
- Tennis Courts
- Aquatic Center Water Concierge
- Pier 66 Marina
- Three-pool oasis
- Orchids Pool Bar and Coffee Shop
- Water Volleyball
- Fitness Center
- Spa 66 European Health & Beauty Spa
- Grille 66, Mariners Cafe, Pelican Bar, Poolside Bar and Coffee Bar
- Mariners Restaurant
Day
5
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Check out of the hotel and take a private transfer to the port to embark Silver Muse.
Meals: D
Days
6-7
At Sea
Meals: B L D
Day
8
San Juan
If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. More than a third of the island's nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros. The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future. Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan. He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location.
Meals: B L D
Day
9
Gustavia
You can easily explore all of Gustavia during a two-hour stroll. Some shops close from noon to 3 or 4, so plan lunch accordingly, but stores stay open past 7 in the evening. Parking in Gustavia is a challenge, especially during vacation times. A good spot to park is rue de la République, alongside the catamarans, yachts, and sailboats.
Day
10
St. Maarten
Meals: B L D
Day
11
Basseterre
Mountainous St. Kitts, the first English settlement in the Leeward Islands, crams some stunning scenery into its 65 square miles (168 square km). Vast, brilliant green fields of sugarcane (the former cash crop, now slowly being replanted) run to the shore. The fertile, lush island has some fascinating natural and historical attractions: a rain forest replete with waterfalls, thick vines, and secret trails; a central mountain range dominated by the 3,792-foot Mt. Liamuiga, whose crater has long been dormant; and Brimstone Hill, known in the 18th century as the Gibraltar of the West Indies. St. Kitts and Nevis, along with Anguilla, achieved self-government as an associated state of Great Britain in 1967.
Meals: B L D
Day
12
At Sea
Meals: B L D
Day
13
Bridgetown
This bustling capital city is a major duty-free port with a compact shopping area. The principal thoroughfare is Broad Street, which leads west from National Heroes Square.Amongst top attractions here, the Pelican Villagea cluster of workshops located halfway between the cruise-ship terminal and downtown Bridgetown where craftspeople create and sell locally made leather goods, batik, basketry, carvings, jewelry, glass art, paintings, pottery, and other items. It's open weekdays 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 2; things here are most active when cruise ships are in port.
Meals: B L D
Day
14
Bequia
Bequia is a Carib word meaning "island of the cloud." Hilly and green with several golden-sand beaches, Bequia is 9 miles (14½ km) south of St. Vincent's southwestern shore; with a population of 5,000, it's the largest of the Grenadines. Although boatbuilding, whaling, and fishing have been the predominant industries here for generations, sailing has now become almost synonymous with Bequia. Admiralty Bay is a favored anchorage for both privately owned and chartered yachts. Lodgings range from comfortable resorts and villas to cozy West Indian—style inns. Bequia's airport and the frequent ferry service from St. Vincent make this a favorite destination for day-trippers, as well.
Meals: B L D
Day
15
St. George’s
Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa those heady aromas fill the air in Grenada (pronounced gruh-nay-da). Only 21 miles (33½ km) long and 12 miles (19½ km) wide, the Isle of Spice is a tropical gem of lush rain forests, white-sand beaches, secluded coves, exotic flowers, and enough locally grown spices to fill anyone's kitchen cabinet. St. George's is one of the most picturesque capital cities in the Caribbean, St. George's Harbour is one of the most picturesque harbors, and Grenada's Grand Anse Beach is one of the region's finest beaches. The island has friendly, hospitable people and enough good shopping, restaurants, historic sites, and natural wonders to make it a popular port of call.
Meals: B L D
Day
16
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Bonaire's small, tidy capital city (population 3,000) is five minutes from the airport. The main drag, J.A. Abraham Boulevard, turns into Kaya Grandi in the center of town. Along it are most of the island's major stores, boutiques, and restaurants. Across Kaya Grandi, opposite the Littman’s jewelry store, is Kaya L.D. Gerharts, with several small supermarkets, a handful of snack shops, and some of the better restaurants. Walk down the narrow waterfront avenue called Kaya C.E.B. Hellmund, which leads straight to the North and South piers. In the center of town, the Harbourside Mall has chic boutiques. Along this route is Ft. Oranje, with its cannons.
Meals: B L D
Day
17
Willemstad, Curacao
What does the capital of Curaçao have in common with New York City? Broadway, for one thing. Here it's called Breedestraat, but the origin is the same. Dutch settlers came here in the 1630s, about the same time they sailed through the Verazzano Narrows to Manhattan, bringing with them original red-tile roofs, first used on the trade ships as ballast and later incorporated into the architecture of Willemstad. The city is cut in two by Santa Anna Bay. On one side is the Punda—crammed with shops, restaurants, monuments, and markets—and on the other is Otrobanda (literally, the "other side"), with lots of narrow, winding streets full of private homes notable for their picturesque gables and Dutch-influenced designs.
Meals: B L D
Day
18
Oranjestad
New Year's Eve. Aruba's capital is easily explored on foot. Its palm-lined central thoroughfare runs between old and new pastel-painted buildings of typical Dutch design (Spanish influence is also evident in some of the architecture). There are a lot of malls with boutiques and shops—the Renaissance mall carries high-end luxury items and designer fashions. A massive renovation in downtown has given Main Street (a.k.a. Caya G. F. Betico Croes) behind the Renaissance Resort a whole new lease on life: boutique malls, shops, and restaurants have opened next to well-loved family-run businesses. The pedestrian-only walkway and resting areas have unclogged the street, and the new eco-trolley is free and a great way to get around.
Meals: B L D
Days
19-20
At Sea
While we're at sea, enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and dance classes. Take in a matinee movie, check the market or your e-mail in the Internet Point, slip away with a novel from the library to a sunny chaise or with a movie to your suite. Or just take in the sun pool side. The choice is yours.
Meals: B L D
Day
21
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Debark Silver Muse where you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to the Hilton Regency Pier Sixty-Six Hotel for an overnight stay in a Marina View Room on a room only basis.
Meals: B
Day
22
Fort Lauderdale to UK
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your late afternoon direct flight on British Airways to Gatwick, arriving the following morning.
Day
23
Arrive UK
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Pricing
Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Prices
23-day stay & cruise
from £10,255 pp incl. flights
Classic Veranda Suite (CV):
£10,255
Superior Veranda Suite (SV):
£10,565
Deluxe Veranda Suite (DV):
£10,975
Special fly-cruise fares
Fares include pre-cruise:
- Direct flight on British Airways
- Private transfers
- 4-nights hotel accommodation
Includes on board:
- Spacious suites – over 85% with private verandas
- Personalised service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Butler service in every suite – all guests are pampered equally
- Open-seating dining options – dine when and with whomever you please
- Diversity of dining venues – casual, romantic, regional delicacies, and gourmet cuisine inspired by Relais & Châteaux
- Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship – select wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees and soft drinks, plus your own tailored mini-bar In-suite dining and 24-hour room service – always complimentary, always available
- Sophisticated entertainment from live music to production shows
- Enrichment lecturer and/or destination consultant
- Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
- Gratuities always included in your fare
- Free WiFi throughout the ship; unlimited in select suite categories
Includes post-cruise:
- 1-nights hotel accommodation
- Private transfers
- Direct flight with British Airways
Fares based on Early Booking Bonus and need to be paid in full by 2 May 2017. Itinerary is still available after this date but fares will be higher.
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