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Cruising from Fort de France with the Le Champlain

Ponant
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Mythical destinations and secret ports
Intimate yacht cruising
Delightful French-inspired cuisine

Destination

Caribbean

Trip Duration

12 nights

Cruise Ship

Le Champlain

Cruise Company

Ponant

Itinerary

Depart 21:00

Fort de France is the capital of Martinique and one of the largest cities of the island. Fort de France offers many attractions, the famous Museum of banana plantations and the Habitation Limbé tell a lot about the history of the city and the island. Even the statue of the empress Joséfine, wife of Napoleon is impressive. Martinique is typical of the market on which especially spices and fruits are traded. You can also enjoy the most beautiful gardens in the Caribbean, the Balata Botanical Garden.

Arrive 12:30

Depart 21:00

South Friar's Bay is one of the two bays that stretch along the coast of the isthmus connecting the Southeast Peninsula, with the rest of the island of Saint Kitts. It is really popular not only because it a beautiful beach but also for its wide choice of places to eat and drink.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 19:00

Marigot is the main town and capital on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. In the city you can see typical Caribbean houses and find bistros on each side of the roads. Despite the hordes of tourists, the city has not lost its charm. A visit is recommended.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 19:00

The small capital of the British Virgin Islands is located on the main island of Tortola and has about 9000 inhabitants. The city was founded in 1648 by Dutch settlers. The town has been destroyed on many occasions due to coming under siege. The oldest buildings that remain now date back to 1840. If you're looking to explore the city, the Botanical Garden is a good place to start. Then, you can make your way to the ferry terminal of the city where many beautiful yachts drop anchor.

Arrive 11:00

Depart 21:00

Antigua is an island in the West Indies in the Caribbean region and it is the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua means "ancient" in Spanish and was named by Christopher Columbus. In 1784 Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua where he found warm, steady winds, a coastline of safe harbours, and a protective coral reef: the perfect environment to establish Great Britain's most important Caribbean base. Over 200 years later the same characteristics that attracted the Royal Navy have transformed Antigua in one of the Caribbean's premier tourist destinations.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 20:00

The Iles des Saintes got its name from the Portuguese seafarer Christopher Columbus, who set foot on the island on All Saints day in 1493 and names it after the holiday. After long battles between England and France over the island group, it eventually officially became part of France in the year 1816.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 21:30

Portsmouth is the former capital of Dominica on the Indian River in the north of the island of Dominica. Portsmouth has 3633 inhabitants and is the second largest municipality in the island state. The city belongs to the Saint John Parish.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 12:00

Pigeon Island is an islet located in the northern region of Saint Lucia. Composed of two peaks the island is a historic site with numerous forts such as an 18th-century British fort. In 1979 it was named a national park. Today, Pigeon Island is the home and major venue of the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival.

Arrive 14:30

Depart 21:00

Soufriere is a town on the southwest coast of Saint Lucia and the capital of the district. Worth seeing in Soufriere are the sulfur springs in the only "drive-in" volcano in the world. Up close you can marvel at a guided tour, the sulfur springs and the now-active volcano.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 18:00

The Tobago Cays are an archipelago comprising five small uninhabited islands located in the Southern Grenadines. The Tobago Cays are now the key element of the Tobago Cays Marine Park, a national park and wildlife preserve run by the St.Vincent and the Grenadines government.

What’s included:

Included Services

  • Shore excursions (please ask your cruise consultant if it applies to your sailing*)
  • A cruise from/to Fort de France, Martinique on board the Le Champlain
  • All main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Port charges and taxes
  • Accommodation in booked cabin

Optional services:

  • Hotels
  • Wide variety of shore excursions
  • Rental vehicles
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Transfers
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You will be sailing on:

Le Champlain

Experience an unforgettable cruising experience with Le Champlain. Revel in an enchanting ambience on the ship.

Launch Date:

2018

Passengers:

184
Learn More about Le Champlain

Who is traveling?

Adults18+ years
2
Kids0-17 years
0
  • 2 Adults

  • 12 nights

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Cruising from Fort de France with the Le Champlain