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April 22, 2024

As the Caribbean season draws to a close, Emerald Cruises is already looking ahead to the winter of 2025, offering dream itineraries in the sunny Caribbean region, rich in sun, flavors, and breathtaking views.

Choosing to sail the crystal-clear waters aboard Emerald Cruises means having the peace of mind of impeccable onboard service, pampered by a staff that will take care of every guest’s need and desire, big or small, with a super all-inclusive treatment that leaves nothing to chance.

Aboard the Emerald Sakara, Emerald Cruises’ brand-new yacht that can accommodate up to 100 passengers, the company offers three different itineraries:

Yachting in the Grenadines and Windwards

This one-week itinerary, departing on March 8, 2025, begins in the bustling capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, then continues to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, whose capital, Kingstown, concentrated around the bay of St. Vincent Island, offers excellent shopping and dining opportunities. Here, visitors can visit the Anglican Cathedral of St. George, an elegant Georgian-style church dating back to 1820, with beautiful stained glass windows. In the afternoon, the yacht will sail towards Bequia.

The island of Bequia in the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a hidden gem, offering visitors the chance to experience the true Caribbean atmosphere without the crowds of mass tourism. Guests can explore pristine beaches, relax, and be pampered.

Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines, with an area of ​​only four square kilometers and a population of about 250 people. From the church on top of the hill, on a cloudless day, you can see both the island of Grenada and that of St. Vincent, as well as the vibrant colors of the coral reef.

The itinerary also includes a stop at Union Island, renowned for its clear and calm turquoise waters and relaxed lifestyle. It has beautiful white sandy beaches, an ideal place for snorkeling, with various bars and restaurants, all surrounded by lush tropical mountains.

The last stop before returning to Bridgetown, and perhaps the most anticipated by guests on board, is Tobago Cays, a breathtaking archipelago known as the ultimate paradise destination. It is a popular anchorage area for yachts, and the warm azure waters with sandy bottoms are rich in turtles, fish, rays, and starfish; one of the islands outside the coral reef, Petit Tabac, was partly used as a location for the famous 2017 film “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

Eastern Caribbean & Saint Barths

From December 2024 to April 2025, aboard the luxury yacht Emerald Sakara, it is possible to explore the islands of the eastern Caribbean, with their typical pristine beaches and coral reefs, immersing oneself in diverse cultures enveloped by the warmth of the locals.

The 8-day itinerary starts from Barbados, renowned for its vibrant culture and beaches, with stops in Soufrière, the original capital of Saint Lucia located in the Qualibou Depression, the crater of a dormant volcano. Here, visitors can enjoy mud baths, sulfur springs, and see the pair of lava domes, Gros Piton and Petit Piton. Local cuisine, with famous green bananas and saltfish callaloo soup made with crab or shrimp, will delight guests.

Îles des Saintes, known as Les Saintes, is a small archipelago of eight tropical islets, where French and Caribbean cultures blend, with picturesque towns made up of small stone buildings and small white sandy beaches. Don’t miss Fort Napoleon, a significant historical site with incredible views of one of the islands.

Located on the island of Antigua, Falmouth Harbour is a quiet harbor surrounded by historic buildings and grand villas from past eras. Nelson’s Dockyard is worth a visit: the UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to the 18th century and hosts interesting naval exhibits, boutiques, bars, and restaurants.

Saint Kitts and Nevis are a unique nation in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea, composed of two islands, with Nevis being the smaller island. Here are beautiful pristine sandy beaches, Georgian-style buildings, remains of sugar plantations, and seaside restaurants.

Gustavia, the capital of the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy, is named after King Gustav III of Sweden, who boldly declared it his island in 1785. In this vibrant city, you can admire colorful wooden houses and indulge in typical cuisine, combining French and Creole influences.

The island of Anguilla, the northernmost of the British Leeward Islands, is popular for diving, snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat trips. Anguilla is a coral and limestone island, with a beautiful landscape of palm trees, colonial houses, and green and turquoise waters contrasting with white sand; this island is the last stop of this wonderful itinerary aboard Emerald Sakara.

Cruising in the Leeward Islands

Between November 2024 and March 2025, this interesting one-week itinerary is proposed, departing from Marigot, to continue to Anguilla, the northernmost of the Leeward Islands, popular for diving, snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat trips.

Virgin Gorda, so named because it resembles a reclining woman, is part of the British Virgin Islands: it is known for its laid-back pace and picturesque landscapes. Among its most famous natural wonders are the Baths, a series of pools and caves created by massive granite boulders formed following volcanic eruptions.

After a scenic cruise in the British Virgin Islands, you arrive at Jost van Dyke, the smallest of the four main islands, with an area of ​​only 8 square kilometers. Its lush vegetation and rolling hills offer breathtaking views, making Jost van Dyke a paradise for nature lovers. The Bubbly Pool, a natural jacuzzi formed by ocean waves crashing into a tidal pool, is one of the island’s most famous attractions.

Touched by this incredible itinerary, Anegada is the northernmost island of the British Virgin Islands: unlike other islands in the area, which are of volcanic origin, Anegada is the only island in the archipelago made of coral, giving it a unique ecosystem and topography. Anegada boasts kilometers of white sandy beaches, turquoise crystal-clear waters, and an abundance of wildlife, including rare rock iguanas and flamingos.

Saba and Bonaire are two unique islands in the Caribbean Sea: both are part of the Dutch Caribbean, making them special municipalities of the Netherlands. Saba, often called the ‘Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean,’ is a small island of five square miles, known for its lush landscapes, diverse marine life, and hiking trails.

The last stop of this trip is Gustavia, the capital of the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy, named after King Gustav III of Sweden, who in 1785 named the island after himself, while arriving in Marigot will mark the end of this splendid cruise with Emerald Cruises in the Caribbean and the Leeward Islands.

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