Sailing the Caribbean

8 DAYS FROM $10,880

• Sail aboard the elegant Sea Cloud, once owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post. • Explore seldom-visited Caribbean islands, including Dominica and Bequia. • Encounter sea turtles and a rainbow of tropical fish while snorkeling turquoise waters.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./BARBADOS/AT SEA Arrive in Barbados and embark our exquisite ship. Relax with a book on deck, watch the sailors raise the sails in the morning, and attend talks by our experts. Sea Cloud for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D

DAYS 3–4 I DOMINICA/ÎLES DES SAINTES Go hiking, swimming, and snorkeling in Dominica, known as the “nature island” for its spectacular beauty and protected reserves. Hike in a mountain rainforest and discover waterfalls and hot springs created by active volcanoes. Join our historian to learn about Dominica’s turbulent colonial history at Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison. Explore the colorful main town of Terre-de-Haut in Guadeloupe’s Les Saintes Islands, and visit Fort Napoléon, a 19th-century French barracks- turned-museum. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 5–6 I THE GRENADINES Sail to the golden beaches and coral reefs of the Grenadines, and delve into the unique culture of Bequia Island, once home to a diverse group of seafarers, whalers, and buccaneers. Stroll the markets of Port Elizabeth, and snorkel or swim in secluded coves alongside sea turtles and tropical fish. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 7–8 I ST. LUCIA/BARBADOS/U.S. Anchor under St. Lucia’s iconic twin peaks, Les Pitons. Visit the fishing port of Soufrière, explore the otherworldly landscape of St. Lucia’s active volcanic crater, and discover island wildlife on a nature walk to Diamond Falls. Disembark in Barbados and tour the island before flying home. Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.

Krista Rossow Photographer Krista Rossow was a photo editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine, and shot feature stories as a contributing photographer for Traveler in South Africa, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Japan, and beyond. She judges Instagram contests for @NatGeoTravel and photo edits for National Geographic Books. Find the departure(s) Krista will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in January and February. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.