Heading for the Dominican Republic From Pointe à Pitre to La Romana

Day 1: Pointe-à-Pitre

Departure at 23:00

Spices, flowers, fish and fruit, the local markets abound with colour and exotic produce from this generous island paradise. Passengers boarding and disembarking at this port of call. Ship docked in port.

Day 2: Deshaies

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 18:00

On the most lush side of the Ile Papillon, Deshaies is a perfect example of the simple charms of Creole life. Time stands still in these tranquil fishing villages surrounded by gentle green hills. At anchor. Beach and water sports.

Day 3: Nevis

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 18:00

This tiny volcanic island, sister island to St Kitts, where the traditional sport of cricket remains a national game, is a fascinating world of hot water springs, archeological sites and forests inhabited by green monkies. AShip at anchor, water sports available, beach.

Day 4: Anguilla

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 18:00

A long strip of amazingly white sand delicately posed on turquoise water. This miniature island attracts the VIPs of this world, who love its intimacy and discretion. At anchor, beach and water sports.

Day 5: Sailing on the open sea

A restorative day at sea. Choose from the range of inviting possibilities on our remarkable sailing ship. Lounge on chaise longues, cool off in one of our two swimming pools, work out with a sea view in our Espace Fitness, find instant calm at the spa and enjoy the attentive company of our G.O® team and crew members.

Day 6: Samana Bay

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 17:00

Waves of immigration and trade have come to Samana Bay over hundreds of years. Napoleon's troops seized the bay area in the 19th Century, later selling it to the USA. Well-preserved with an authentic historical feel, the bay boasts beaches, mountains and luxuriant plant life. Ship at anchor, no water sports.

Day 7: Île Catalina

Arrival at 07:00 Departure at 18:00

The small island of Catalina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its coral reefs and pristine beaches rich in white sand. Its turquoise waters make it easy to see coral, multicoloured fish and all the richness of this region. Private beach for the Caribbean Beach Club. Boats at anchor, no water sports.

Day 8: La Romana

Arrival at 06:00

A little port, built in 1851 to ease maritime traffic. The town was only officially founded in 1897. The city itself only began to grow 20 years later, when Italian immigrants built a large windmill for grinding sugar canes. Ship docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call.