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History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels in Luxury

History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels in Luxury

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Explore the Caribbean on a yacht and enjoy a feast for all the senses. Aboard the emblematic three-mast yacht Le Ponant, you will explore the islands under sail, these precious pearls stretching between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic, veritable sanctuaries of beauty brimming with history. Infinite beaches of white and pink sand, tropical vegetation and fauna, historic forts and naval buildings… In the heart of these island jewels, sailing through the warm and crystal-clear waters is synonymous with pleasure, even when the sea spray reaches the deck, while each port of call is an invitation to dive into the Caribbean tradition and soul.
Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, a majestic three-mast yacht with elegant lines and an interior designed by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a highly distinctive character. As if you were on your very own yacht, savour the freedom of living in the moment, during this cruise to the heart of the mythical Windward Islands.  

Trip Name
History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels in Luxury
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-Master Sailing Ship Length: 288 feet Passenger Capacity: 32 Built/refurbished: 1991/2021 Le Ponant is a legendary three-masted yacht offering an exceptionally exclusive cruising experience for just 32 guests. With one crew member per passenger, service is highly personalised, ensuring every moment on board feels effortless and indulgent. Her design invites guests to connect deeply with the sea, with open and airy common areas that frame the horizon and allow the elements to be part of the journey. When conditions permit, she sails under wind power, creating a serene and authentic maritime experience that celebrates the art of slow travel. Accommodations comprise 16 spacious staterooms and suites spread across three decks, each bathed in natural light through generous windows or portholes. Stylishly appointed and luxuriously comfortable, they provide a peaceful retreat after days of exploration or quiet contemplation at sea. Combining elegance, sustainability through hybrid propulsion, and a deep respect for the oceans she navigates, Le Ponant offers a rare and refined way to discover the world.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 POINTE-À-PITRE
 At the crossroads of cultures, where European influence mingles with the richness of the Caribbean and the diversity of indigenous traditions, Pointe-à-Pitre promises a unique experience. Here, nestled on the southern coast of the island of Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe, in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, you will fall in love with the heavenly landscapes that reveal themselves to you, including white-sand beaches, verdant mountains, and lush tropical forests. Along the bustling streets of the city, you will discover Creole authenticity through the colourful markets, the traditional wooden houses, and the warm hospitality of the locals.
Day 2 - Day 2 LES SAINTES
 During the feast of All Saints in 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered this archipelago of nine islands that he named "The Saints". Today, only two of them are inhabited. Terre de Haut, in the east, is dominated by the Morne Mire hill; at the summit stands Fort Napoleon, paying homage to the islands' history. In the heart of the botanical garden, shared by iguanas and cacti, there is an exceptional view of the Baie des Saintes, one of the most beautiful in the world. The long shady beach of Pompierre, where it is forbidden to drop anchor, is a peaceful place for a swim, while Pain de Sucre Beach offers wonderful opportunities for snorkelling. On the island, don’t forget to taste the local speciality, the “tourment d’amour”, a cake made with coconut.
Day 3 - Day 3 FALMOUTH BAY
 Located to the south of the island of Antigua and Barbuda, Falmouth Bay is home to a marina that is the perfect starting point for visiting Nelson’s Dockyard, where the former naval base and former home of the British Admiral Horatio Nelson can be found. This village was built in 1725 to act as a base for the squadrons of ships that used to patrol the waters of the West Indies to ensure British naval supremacy. It is the last naval dockyard of the Georgian period to be so well preserved and still active. This UNESCO World Heritage Site includes a collection of buildings and port facilities surrounded by a fortified compound.
Day 4 - Day 4 BARBUDA
 During your port of call in Barbuda, an island influenced by British culture in the north of the Lesser Antilles, you’ll discover idyllic beaches of white powder-like sand bathed by turquoise waters of striking intensity. The very British colonial atmosphere of English Harbour, a former Royal Navy base, mixes with creole culture in a happy union. This Eden, which has managed to stay calm and intimate, is brimming with very wild fauna and flora. Arts and crafts are present in the markets and shops, where you’ll find wooden statuettes, printed fabrics and very good rum produced in the island’s distilleries.
Day 5 - Day 5 CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS
 Opposite Saint-Christopher island, Nevis will win you over by its more easy-going rhythm than its neighbour, and by its tranquil atmosphere. Go ahead and explore the rich history of this island, admire its Georgian architecture in Charlestown and smell the wonderful scent of the tropical flowers in Nevis’s botanical garden. The sumptuous landscapes that adorn this volcanic island offer you pleasant hiking opportunities at the foot of Nevis peak. And to cool down, you’ll enjoy taking a dive into the turquoise waters, so characteristic of the Caribbean...
Day 6 - Day 6 GUSTAVIA
 Lovers of this island call it Saint-Barth. This French island in the Lesser Antilles was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Ever since, this tiny mountainous volcanic gem with its unspoilt nature has been enchanting visitors. You will enjoy the beauty of its large paradisiacal beaches, plus the charm and refinement of its old wooden houses and its sumptuous colonial manors. Although, as you saunter through the rues de Gustavia or Saint-Jean, you’ll come across jewellers, top fashion boutiques and fine restaurants, there is also a simplicity that money can’t buy…
Day 7 - Day 7 PRICKLEY PEAR CAYS & AT SEA
 Located 5 miles north of Anguilla, the twin islands of Prickly Pear East and West are separated by a narrow channel. Prickly Pear East consists of a huge white sandy beach and rocky outcrops offering excellent snorkelling possibilities. Behind the main beach, there is a small pool where the black-necked stilt comes to feed. The harder-to-access Prickly Pear West has a small beach of low limestone cliffs dotted with bushes. The waters surrounding the cays of Prickly Pear are protected by the Anguilla Marine Park. Green and Hawksbill sea turtles, endangered species, nest on these beaches. The island is also home to an indigenous iguana population as well as a colony of Anguilla laughing gulls. As you sail around Prickly Pear West, it will be easy to observe many birds along the cliffs, including red-billed tropicbirds, brown noddies, brown boobies and little terns. This is also where the only colony of brown pelicans nesting in Anguilla can be found: it is a species of regional importance.
Day 8 - Day 8 MARIGOT
 Located on the west coast of the French side of Saint Martin, an island in the north-east of the Caribbean Sea, Marigot has stunning discoveries in store for you. Its streets are home to old Creole huts, the traditional dwellings in the 19th century, as well as a host of luxury boutiques and artist studios. Overlooking Marigot Bay and facing Anguilla, Fort Louis is an ideal spot from which to admire the Simpson Bay Lagoon and the surrounding small, lush mountains. For those who enjoy walking, taking a lovely stroll from the Fort Louis marina via the market, is an opportunity to fully enjoy the easy way of life in this charming, picturesque town.
Day 9 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $11,640Mistral Stateroom
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $12,210Mistral Prestige Stateroom
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $15,680Mistral Junior Suite
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $16,840Mistral Prestige Suite
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $18,000Alizés Stateroom
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $18,230Alizés Prestige Stateroom
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $21,470Alizés Privilege Suite
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $25,170ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $31,340Owner Suite
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $11,290MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $15,320MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $16,500MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $17,670ALIZÉS STATEROOM
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $17,880ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $22,020ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $24,780ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $10,750MISTRAL STATEROOM
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $16,660MISTRAL STATEROOM
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $17,500MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $23,850MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $25,690MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $27,510ALIZÉS STATEROOM
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $27,850ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $34,360ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $38,710ZÉPHYR OWNER SUITE
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $38,710ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $10,750MISTRAL STATEROOM
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $11,290MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $15,320MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $16,500MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $17,670ALIZÉS STATEROOM
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $17,880ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $22,020ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $24,780ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $10,750MISTRAL STATEROOM
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $11,290MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $15,320MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $16,500MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $17,670ALIZÉS STATEROOM
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $17,880ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $22,020ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $24,780ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $11,480MISTRAL STATEROOM
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $12,060MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $16,380MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $17,640MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $18,890ALIZÉS STATEROOM
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $19,120ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $23,560ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $26,520ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $12,210MISTRAL STATEROOM
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $12,830MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $17,440MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $18,780MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $20,120ALIZÉS STATEROOM
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $20,360ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $25,090ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $28,250ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $35,190ZÉPHYR OWNER SUITE
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $10,750MISTRAL STATEROOM
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $11,290MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $15,320MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $16,500MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $17,670ALIZÉS STATEROOM
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $17,880ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $22,020ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $24,780ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $11,480MISTRAL STATEROOM
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $12,060MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $16,380MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $17,640MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $18,890ALIZÉS STATEROOM
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $19,120ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $23,560ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $26,520ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $11,480MISTRAL STATEROOM
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $12,060MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $16,380MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $17,640MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $18,890ALIZÉS STATEROOM
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $19,120ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $23,560ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $26,520ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $35,190Zephyr Owner Suite

Inclusions

    • Exploration of the Caribbean, between idyllic islands and passionate cultural heritage, enjoying precious moments aboard Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht.
    • Immersion into Caribbean history (several ports of call following in the footsteps of Admiral Nelson) and discovery of exceptional wildlife (particularly seabirds) and flora.
    • Programme of included excursions: observation of seabirds and magnificent frigatebirds in Barbuda; visit of Nelson's Dockyard on Antigua (a UNESCO World Heritage Site); water-based activities (including diving).

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