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Marigot, St. Martin / Sint Maarten. Good choice. Your trip designer will map the easiest way in.
- Maho Beach plane spotting
- Grand Case dining
- Day trips to Anguilla and St. Barts
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Day by day (13 days)
Day 1 · Miami, Florida
Embarkation day. Boarding begins early afternoon; the ship sails at 5 PM past South Beach and out through Government Cut.
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (Moderate): A 1916 Italianate villa and formal gardens on Biscayne Bay, an unhurried morning before boarding.
- Art Deco walk, South Beach (Easy): Pastel facades on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, flat and easy at your own pace.
- Wynwood Walls and Little Havana (Moderate): Street-art murals, then cafecito and guava pastries on Calle Ocho.
Day 2 · At sea
A full day at sea heading southeast toward the Virgin Islands.
- Spa terrace and a slow morning (Easy): Thermal suites, a massage or a long breakfast on deck. Spa treatments book up early on sea days, so reserve on day one.
- Fitness center, jogging track and pool (Easy): A run on the upper-deck track or a class, then a swim.
- The Culinary Center (Easy): Marina's hands-on cooking school. Classes are small, so book early.
Day 3 · At sea
A second sea day, a good time to settle in before six islands in a row.
- Spa terrace and a slow morning (Easy): Thermal suites, a massage or a long breakfast on deck. Spa treatments book up early on sea days, so reserve on day one.
- Fitness center, jogging track and pool (Easy): A run on the upper-deck track or a class, then a swim.
- Artist Loft and enrichment talks (Easy): Painting and craft workshops, plus port talks for the week ahead.
Day 4 · Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
The capital of the US Virgin Islands, with a duty-free harbor town and hillsides overlooking the bay.
- Magens Bay (Easy): A calm, sheltered beach that's ideal for floating and swimming.
- Mountain Top and the 99 Steps (Moderate): Island views from above Charlotte Amalie and a stroll through the historic town.
- Snorkel or kayak at Coki Point or St. John (Demanding): Clear water and reef fish. A short ferry ride gets you to St. John's Virgin Islands National Park.
Day 5 · Gustavia, St. Barts
A small French harbor of red-roofed houses, yachts and boutiques. Ships anchor offshore here.
- Gustavia harbor and boutiques (Moderate): Yachts, French bakeries and a walk up to Fort Karl.
- Shell Beach or Saint-Jean (Easy): Shell Beach is walkable from town; Saint-Jean is a short taxi ride away.
- Hike to Colombier Beach (Demanding): A rocky coastal trail to a secluded bay that's often reached only by boat or on foot.
Day 6 · St. John's, Antigua
Antigua's capital, with a busy cruise pier, colorful Heritage Quay and beaches all around the island.
- Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights (Moderate): A UNESCO World Heritage Georgian naval dockyard and a sweeping lookout.
- A beach day at Dickenson Bay or Half Moon Bay (Easy): Soft sand and calm swimming on Antigua's coast.
- Sail, snorkel or kayak the mangroves (Demanding): Antigua is known for its 365 beaches and reef-lined coves.
Day 7 · Fort-de-France, Martinique
The capital of French Martinique, with a market, a cathedral and rainforest hills behind the bay.
- Jardin de Balata (Moderate): Tropical botanical gardens with a canopy walkway in the rainforest hills.
- Rum distillery visit (Easy): An AOC rhum agricole estate such as Habitation Clément or Depaz.
- Rainforest hike on the Route de la Trace (Demanding): Lush trails toward the slopes of Mount Pelée.
Day 8 · Basseterre, St. Kitts
A small Georgian-era capital at Port Zante, framed by green volcanic slopes.
- St. Kitts Scenic Railway (Easy): A narrow-gauge train ride along the coast and past old sugar estates.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress (Moderate): A UNESCO World Heritage hilltop fortress with views to neighboring islands. Steep ramps and steps.
- Hike the rainforest or Mount Liamuiga (Demanding): Guided rainforest trails. The volcano summit is a strenuous full day.
Day 9 · Philipsburg, St. Maarten
The Dutch side's capital, with a long beach boardwalk and Front Street shopping steps from the pier.
- Front Street and Great Bay beach (Easy): Shopping and a beach right by the pier.
- Marigot and the French side (Easy): French cafés and a market across the island in Saint-Martin.
- America's Cup-style sailing regatta (Demanding): Crew a racing yacht for the afternoon. Hands-on: grinding winches and moving around a tilting deck.
Day 10 · Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The largest of the British Virgin Islands, with steep green hills, sheltered bays and ferries to the outer islands.
- Cane Garden Bay (Easy): A classic BVI beach with beach bars and calm water.
- The Baths, Virgin Gorda (Demanding): Giant granite boulders and tide pools, reached by ferry or boat. Expect ladders, ropes and some scrambling inside.
- Sage Mountain National Park hike (Demanding): The highest point in the BVI, with forest trails and wide views.
Day 11 · At sea
A sea day heading back toward Florida.
- Spa terrace and a slow morning (Easy): Thermal suites, a massage or a long breakfast on deck. Spa treatments book up early on sea days, so reserve on day one.
- Fitness center, jogging track and pool (Easy): A run on the upper-deck track or a class, then a swim.
- Specialty dining (Easy): Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques and Red Ginger are included. Reservations recommended.
Day 12 · At sea
The last full day aboard.
- Spa terrace and a slow morning (Easy): Thermal suites, a massage or a long breakfast on deck. Spa treatments book up early on sea days, so reserve on day one.
- Fitness center, jogging track and pool (Easy): A run on the upper-deck track or a class, then a swim.
- Afternoon tea and the library (Easy): A quiet last sea day before Miami.
Day 13 · Miami, Florida
Disembarkation morning. Leave time for customs before flights.
- Late flight? Vizcaya or the Pérez Art Museum (Moderate): Leave enough time to get to the airport.
- Everglades airboat or Shark Valley bike trail (Moderate): Real Florida wilderness, about an hour from the port.
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