Sailing the Caribbean
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Highlights
- Sail the sparkling Caribbean Sea
- Aboard the historic square-rigger Sea Cloud.
- Snorkel in pristine coral reefs
- Swim in tropical lagoons
- Explore secluded cays and beaches.
- Go on historian-led walks in colonial towns infused with an intriguing mix of cultures.
- Experience an array of natural wonders including volcanoes and rain forests teeming with birds and wildlife.
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- All gratuities except those for train or ship's crew, unless otherwise noted on the itinerary page
- Ground transportation during the expedition
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Arrive in Barbados and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. Cast off this afternoon, and enjoy dinner and our first Caribbean sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Begin the morning on deck, where sailors climb the lines to raise the Sea Cloud’s sails by hand. Enjoy a full day skimming across the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Relax with a book, photograph the ship and its exquisite details, and attend talks by our experts on the natural history of the islands we will soon explore.
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Rise early to watch as our crew trims the Sea Cloud’s 32,000 square feet of billowing sails. Conditions permitting, we’ll lower Zodiacs so that you can glide alongside the yacht and photograph it from new angles. This afternoo...
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Dock at tiny Bequia, and explore the charming waterfront steeped in a lively sailing tradition. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim in turquoise lagoons, or visit a sea turtle sanctuary to learn about local conservation.This evening, toast our Caribbean adventure at a farewell dinner as we return to Barbados.
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
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Dates & Availability
Prices are per person, double occupancy. For a single cabin in Category 1, add $4,200 in 2016, and $4,320 in 2017.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Air transportation and related fees
- Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
- Passport, visa, and permit expenses
- Medical expenses and immunizations
- Baggage, accident, cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
- Any other items not specifically noted as included
Accommodation
Once the private yacht of E. F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post, the four-masted square-rigger Sea Cloud was built in 1931. Appointed with precious woods, Carrara marble, brass fixtures, and antiques, the ship features 32 outside staterooms and cabins equipped with windows or portholes and en suite bathrooms. The two spacious Owner’s Suites (Cat. A), once the quarters of Hutton and Post, have sitting areas, decorative fireplaces, and walk-in closets, and were elegantly appointed by Mrs. Post herself. Common areas on the ship include a first-class restaurant, a bar and lounge, and two sun decks.
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