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Ship:  Arabella

Itinerary:  The Lesser Antilles - St. Barth's, St. Kitts & Nevis

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The quiet thrills of wind-filled canvas, soft waves and ocean spray are sure to provide the utmost relaxation. Enjoy endless pleasures on deck or on shore, then retire to the comfort of your own private stateroom. A journey aboard Arabella is the perfect antidote to winter doldrums and an experience you will savor for a lifetime.

Day 1 : St. Martin

Arriving in St. Martin, it is but a short drive along the calm lagoon of Simpson Bay to Marigot. Near the crystal clear waters of Marigot Bay, you’ll have time to explore this charming blend of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean that is the hallmark of this French colony. Besides great shopping—the entire island is duty free—you can enjoy wonderful dining along the bistro-lined wharfs at Port Royale, just steps away, or take a short expedition to the beachfront scene at Grand Case, the gastronomic center of St. Martin.

Day 2 : Tentamare and St. Bart's

Breakfast will be served while we shift our anchorage to nearby Scrub Island or Tentamare, where we’ll stop for snorkeling and lunch. Once clear of Windward Point and Scrub Island, we’ll set sail for a glorious reach across the sparkling Arabella in St. Barth's Caribbean Sea—southward bound for St. Bart’s—the green peaks off of Morne du Vitet just visible on the horizon. By late afternoon we’ll be furling sails as we glide into the protected harbor of Gustavia, the principle town on St. Bart’s. After clearing customs we’ll immediately head ashore to take in the sights and sounds of this sophisticated French port, where shopping and food are the best in the Caribbean.

Day 3 : Columbier Bay and Gustavia

Awakening amongst the mega yachts off Gustavia, savor breakfast at anchor off Corossal Beach. Today we’ll sail to the anchorage at Columbier Bay, where you can spend the day enjoying the isolated beach accessible only by boat. Ashore for the day in Gustavia arrangements can be made for sportfishing, diving excursions or a private tour of the island. Be sure to check out the unique boutiques for which St. Bart’s is famous—don’t forget your wallet! By early evening Arabella will be dropping her sails as we return to Gustavia. This evening we will enjoy a wonderful dinner in a building that was built in Bali, called Eddie’s.

Day 4 : St. Eustatius

Sunday morning starts out with a short sail over to St. Eustatius, or Stacia. Nicknamed “The Golden Rock” as a tribute to its duty free status during the late 1700’s, it was a trading post for merchants trying to avoid the red tape and taxes imposed by the British in both the American colonies and England. This small, tranquil island boasts natural treasures such as lush botanical gardens and ancient, dormant volcanoes. Duty free prices and few tourists mean great values on imported goods. Diving is exceptional thanks to crystal clear water and the protection of marine park reef preservation efforts. Dine at a seaside bistro overlooking the famous harbor and Arabella.

Day 5 : Nevis

Queen of the Caribbean, Nevis takes you back in time when stress was just a word, not a way of life. With natural vegetation that is unparallel, green and serene, Nevis is truly one of the remaining unspoiled places. From the top of the 3,232 ft. Nevis Peak to the depths of the clear waters offshore, there is a world of flora and fauna to be explored. In the mountains, the comical green vervet monkeys chatter and scamper. Stroll around and see the architecture of eras gone by: churches, windmills and refurbished Great Houses. There is no shortage of exciting adventures awaiting you in Nevis. Dinner is served under a canopy of stars to the sound of rolling waves as we visit the world famous Sunshine’s for a night of BBQ, dancing beachside to Caribbean Reggae.

Day 6 : St. Kitts

The day begins at sunrise as we leisurely sail the short distance to our next tropical paradise St. Christopher. St. Kitts remains uncrowded and unspoiled. The atmosphere here is luxuriant and seductive. Nature lovers will thrill at the intoxicating natural beauty of its tropical rain forest areas, lava formations and seaside lagoons. Visit Brimstone Hill National Park one of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas. Quaint shopping areas and beautiful Colonial architecture give this corner of paradise a charm all her own.

Day 7 : St. Kitts and Goodbye

After a farewell Captain’s Brunch, passengers disembark in St. Kitts, enjoying the final moments and memories of their cruise.

Ship Description: Arabella

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  Arabella

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.

Arabella's amenities include:

* Beam: 24' / Draft 12'
* Rig: Three Masted Staysail Schooner
* Staterooms: 20
* Large Inflatable Launches
* Air Conditioning
* Satellite TV in each stateroom
* Satellite Communication & Fax
* Phones in each stateroom
* All staterooms are individually climate-controlled
* In-Suite Head & Showers
* Viewing Port Hole in each stateroom
* Afternoon Tea Service
* Hot Water Spa
* Traditional Salon & Bar
* Snorkeling
* Onboard Water Craft