Peter, Norman & John - US British Islands II
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||
| A | B | C | D | ||
| 7 | Dec 20 '10 Jan 16 '11 Feb 20 '11 |
$2,550 | $2,350 | $1,850 | $1,450 |
| Destinations : Caribbean, Virgin Islands, U.S. Virigin Islands, British Virgin Islands |
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Day 1 Redhook/Embark (D)
Board in the charming Caribbean village of Red Hook-only 30 minutes from St. Thomas Airport. Once aboard we have a welcome reception before we pull anchor for a short hop across Pillsbury Sound to St. John and the turquoise waters of Caneel Bay. We go ashore to dine at one of the Caribbean's premier resort restaurants, The Equator at Sugar Mill.
Day 2 Sandy Cay/Soper's Hole (B,L,D)
Good morning! We start the day sailing northeast toward Jost van Dyke to Great Harbor. We will clear customs in the morning while guests swim and refresh in the warm waters. We then sail on to Sandy Cay on the East end of Jost for lunch aboard. After lunch, guests seek the perfect spot for a snorkel and a walk on the white sands. The sail for the afternoon will be at the Captain's discretion to Cane Garden Bay or exploring the Northern side of Tortola… the winds will decide. We finish the day sailing into Soper's Hole - please don't miss a visit to Pusser's! Dinner is ashore with your shipmates and crew at the Ocean's Seven Beach Club.
Day 3 Coopers Island/North Sound, Virgin Gorda (B,L,D)
Enjoy breakfast lounging on deck while the crew prepares for today's sail. A sail up Sir Francis Drake channel brings us to Cooper's Island a quiet and beautiful beach with excellent snorkeling. Underway again, we pass the resort of Little Dix Bay and enter the protected waters of North Sound, Virgin Gorda. Tonight we moor off the world-renowned Bitter End Yacht Club, where all are invited ashore for the famous Tuesday night barbeque-buffet.
Day 4 North Sound / Bitters End Yacht Club (B,L)
Arabella remains in North Sound. All Arabella guests are welcome to the Bitter End's facilities. Lounge by the pool, schedule a massage, or take a windsurfing lesson! The Bitter End has more than two hundred watercraft at your disposal from Boston Whalers to Catamarans. The day includes snorkeling, dive expeditions, and a daylong trip to the island of Anegada for the reefs. This evening dinner is on your own, and within a short launch trip, are several dining options - ranging from the five-star cuisine at the Biras Creek Resort to the casual pub at the Bitter End.
Day 5 Dog Islands / Marina Cay (B,L,D)
After breakfast we bid adieu to North Sound and Bitter End, setting off on a brisk reach past the Dog Islands . We drop anchor in Spanish Town, pack bag luches for your day with shuttles to the Bath's. We then have a late afternoon sail to Marina Cay where you may go ashore to Pussers - to listen to a modern-day pirate, Michael Bean, and after, we will have dinner aboard.
Day 6 St. Johns Cruz Bay (B,L,D)
We sail to Jost Van Dyke and White Bay (hailed as one of the best beaches in the entire BVI's) for a great beach day and a visit to the infamous Soggy Dollar Bar and Ivan's. We then shift our anchorage to Great Harbor. Early evening we will rendezvous at one of the most famous restaurants and nightclubs in the islands, Foxy's. We have timed our stop here for the well-known Friday Night Barbeque Bash. There will be lots of food and lighthearted entertainment and a chance to end our trip with a smile. After dinner, guests might choose to either quietly stroll in the moonlight feeling the tropical breeze or dance to the Caribbean rhythm.
Day 7 St. Thomas / Disembark (B)
It is such a short trip back to St. Thomas but there is plenty of time to exchange addresses with all of your new friends and shipmates. After a farewell breakfast, we drop the hook in Red Hook, at the eastern end of St. Thomas where you can enjoy the final moments savoring your Arabella experience. All guests will disembark with their bags and their memories.
Itinerary Notes
Rates do not include port charges of $50 per person, to be payed locally.Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% trip cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 40 days or more | $200 per person |
| Less than 40 days | 100 % of total trip cost |
Arabella
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 36
From her teak decks to her billowing sails aloft, Arabella brings you back to a time before the hustle and bustle of the modern world. So whether recharging your batteries, enjoying your second honeymoon or your first, or just seeking a winter getaway, join us on one of our castaway cruises!
This 38-passenger sailing cruise yacht is the only cruising vessel of its kind in New England and Maine, but don't let her historic appearance fool you. Arabella is a beautiful luxury yacht, where you can recharge, rethink and relax amid 21st century comfort and convenience. The quiet thrills of wind-filled canvas, soft waves and ocean spray are sure to provide the utmost relaxation whether on a Caribbean cruise or sailing coastal New England.
Arabella's amenities include:
- US Coast Guard / SOLAS inspected vessel
- Beam: 24' / Draft 12'
- Rig: Three Masted Staysail Schooner
- Staterooms: 20
- Large Inflatable Launches
- Satellite TV in each Stateroom
- Satellite Communication
- All Staterooms are individually Climate-Controlled
- In-Suite Head, Showers & Hair Dryers
- All Natural and organic Spa products from Essential Oils of San Francisco
- Viewing Port Hole in each Stateroom
- Private Climate Control
- Afternoon Hors d'oeuvres & Cocktails
- On Deck Hot Tub
- Traditional Salon & Bar
- Snorkeling gear
- Onboard Water Craft Kayaks
- Single travelers please add a 75% single supplement or inquire about sharing a room.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | A 6 forward cabins with queen beds. Air conditioning, satellite TV, phone, porthole window, private bath. #7-10, 15, 16. |
 | B 6 forward cabins with double beds. Air conditioning, satellite TV, phone, porthole window, private bath. #3-6, 11, 12. |
 | C 6 aft cabins with upper/lower bunks. Air conditioning, satellite TV, phone, porthole window, private bath. #17-22. |
 | D 2 aft cabins with double beds. Air conditioning, satellite TV, phone, porthole window, private bath. #23, 24. |
