Caribbean adventure From Pointe à Pitre to La Romana

Day 1: Pointe-à-Pitre

Departure at 11:00 p.m.

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: Marie-Galante

Arrival at 8:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

Windmills bear witness to the sugar industry that played such a major role in the history of this charming island with its magnificent beaches. It still produces the world's best rum. At anchor. Beach and water sports.

Day 3: Nevis

Arrival at 8:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

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: Saint-Barthlemy

Arrival at 8:00 a.m. Departure at 2:00 a.m.

A mountainous island that has become a symbol of luxury. A fabulous blend of serenity and upscale tourism, with 17 beautiful beaches. Ship at anchor, water sports available, beach.

Day 5: Saint Martin

Arrival at 7:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

Magnificent coves, hills, long strips of sand separated by a few sea lagoons and no less than 74 nationalities rub shoulders on this island where a simple welcome sign marks the border between France and Holland. Boat docked, beach, dive locker closed.

Day 6: Anguilla

Arrival at 7:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

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. Ship at anchor, water sports available, beach.

Day 7: Jost Van Dyke

Arrival at 8:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

This tiny, mountainous island belonging to the UK Virgin Islands, is reputed to be named after a Dutch pirate. It offers superb views of the dazzling blue sea and solitary islands. At anchor, beach and water sports.

Day 8: 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 9: Puerto Plata

Arrival at 8:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

It was on this coast of the island, known as the Amber Coast, that Christopher Columbus first landed on 11 January 1493. The old colonial town centre is home to beautiful pastel-coloured Victorian wooden houses and is a pleasant location for a stroll. Boat at dock, nautical hall closed.

Day 10: Baie de Samana

Arrival at 8:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

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 11: Île Catalina

Arrival at 7:00 a.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

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 12: La Romana

Arrival at 6:00 a.m.

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.