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L E E WA R D ISLANDS 10-DAY ITINERARY 1 2 Antigua to Nevis (55 nm) Boasting warm and steady trade winds, safe harbors, and 365 beaches, Antigua is the winter destination of choice for many superyachts. Spend a few days cruising around the beautiful island before heading to the exclusive island of Nevis for a peaceful anchorage.
Nevis to St. Kitts (11 nm) Step ashore to explore the plantation houses and sugar cane hillsides that dot the landscape on Nevis before lifting anchor and cruising across The Narrows to St. Kitts. Berth at Christophe Harbour and step ashore to Salt Plage for a cocktail with the yachting crowd.
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4 St. Kitts to St. Eustatius (12 nm) Spend the day diving or snorkeling the underwater world around the tiny island of St. Eustatius, where coral reefs, exotic fish and wrecks abound. 5 St. Eustatius to Saba (21 nm) Explore the dramatic scenery on neighboring Saba. The island is the perfect hideaway for a tranquil night’s anchorage. 6 7 Saba to St. Barts (31 nm) Cruise north to the quintessentially chic St. Barts. Take the tender to the bustling waterfront at Gustavia before anchoring off Shell Beach. Step ashore for cocktails and canapés at Do Brazil. Spend the next few days discovering the French island’s joie de vivre. 8 9 St. Barts to Anguilla (30 nm) Discover the low-lying coral island of Anguilla with its 12 miles of blinding white sand beaches and fabulous culinary scene. 10 Anguilla to St. Martin (15 nm) Cross over to St. Martin and slowly acclimatize to a 21st century pace of life – the island provides a truly cosmopolitan experience ashore.
Both ashore and on the water, the Leeward Islands offer the ultimate soporific island lifestyle. Ideal for island hopping from tiny deserted cay to fashionable harbor, they span some 120 miles from Anguilla in the north to Dominica. All the essentials are here in abundance – from the sophisticated French island of St. Barts to the old world charm of Antigua, the Leewards offer an exotic concoction of modern chic and laid-back Caribbean charm. Old favorites & the latest hot spots Step ashore to the uber-luxe Jumby Bay, Antigua • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nelson’s Dockyard - the only working Georgian dockyard in the world • Play a round at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis 18-hole golf course • Hike St. Eustatius’ extinct volcano, known as the Quill • Savor a Passionista rum cocktail at Bagatelle, St. Barts • Dine at the François Plantation, Villa Marie Saint-Barth • The Guerlain Spa at LVMH’s Cheval Blanc is a must-go ritual on St. Barts • For a night on the rocks, head to the new Rémy Room & Bar at the infamous Eden Rock, St. Barts (opening November 2019) • Savor chic Thai cuisine at Black Ginger, St. Barts • For sushi and live music head to Bête a Z’Ailes, St. Barts • Advanced divers should head for the Kayali wreck off St. Barts • Step ashore to the beach club (modeled on Club 55) at Le Toiny, St Barts • Swim with dolphins in Captain’s Bay, Anguilla • Snorkel with angelfish in the shallow waters of North Sound, Great Bird Island
