The Leeward Islands
Made up of several islands operating as different nations, the Leeward Islands span some 120 miles from Anguilla to Dominica. Both ashore and on the water, the diverse history and varied nationalities, cultures and cuisines make this island chain a microcosm of the world.
The northern islands, from St Martin to the eastern wing of the butterfly island Guadeloupe, are all relatively low, flat, coral islands, whilst, the south of the chain, from the western wing of Guadeloupe to Dominica, boasts tall, volcanic islands with lush tropical rainforests.
Cruise through the brilliant blue waters lapping the shores of dazzling white sands and experience a little of that laid back Caribbean charm.
Itinerary - Antigua to St Martin
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Day 1
Old English Harbour, Antigua to Green Island
(12 Nautical Miles) | Embark at Old English Harbour and discover Antigua's expansive winding coastline with numerous white sandy beaches, secluded coves, and picturesque harbours. Anchor in Nonsuch Bay, Green Island and dine in the converted sugar mill, Harmony Hall. |
Day 2
Green Island to Barbuda
(31 Nautical Miles) | After an early morning round of golf at Cedar Valley, anchor further along the Antiguan coastline and dive around the coral reefs and wrecks before crossing to the pastel pink coral sands of Barbuda. |
Day 3
Barbuda to Nevis
(55 Nautical Miles) | Spend the day relaxing around Barbuda's many beautiful deserted beaches and exploring the island's heavily wooded interior abounding with bird life. Cruise overnight to the island of Nevis. |
Day 4
Tamarind Bay, Nevis to Basse Terre, St Kitts
(11 Nautical Miles) | Breakfast at anchor in Tamarind Bay before exploring the old plantation houses from a bygone era. Cruise across The Narrows to St Kitts, where traditional West Indian culture thrives. Enjoy a round of golf and an apéritif at the Frigate Bay Resort. |
Day 5
St Kitts to St Eustatius to Saba
(38 Nautical Miles) | Sink your feet into the white sands of St Eustatius before cruising to the perfect hideaway island of Saba. Shooting 800 feet straight out of the sea, girdled by a sheer wall of rock, the island has ideal hiking and diving conditions. |
Day 6
Saba to St Bathélemy
(28 Nautical Miles) | Cruise to the quintessentially chic, celebrity island of St Barts. Known as the Cote d'Azur of the Caribbean with cuisine to match, the island is home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Anse du Gouverneur. |
Day 7
St Bathélemy to Tintamere Island to Anguilla
(31 Nautical Miles) | Enjoy a barbecue on the perfect crescent beaches shaped by aeons of caressing waves, on the deserted island of Tintamere. Cruise on the cobalt blue waters of Anguilla, and sip rum daiquiris while anchored in Rendezvous Bay. |
Day 8
Anguilla to St Martin
(15 Nautical Miles) | Home to two sovereign nations, St Martin & St Maarten, the island has two distinct cultures. Dine at the bistros in the French capital of Marigot, before a stroll around the duty-free boutiques of Dutch Philipsburg. |
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