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Ship:  Arabella

Itinerary:  Spanish Virgin Islands

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Day 1 : Red Hook, St. Thomas / Embark (D)

Board in the charming Caribbean village of Red Hook - just 30 minutes from St. Thomas Airport. Once aboard, we weigh anchor for a short hop across Pillsbury Sound, dropping anchor in the turquoise waters of Caneel Bay. After a “welcome aboard” reception, we go ashore to dine at one of Cruz Bay’s premier restaurants, The Equator at Sugar Mill.

Day 2 : Vieques (B,L,D)

We sail to Esperanza, a town in Vieques, most of which has been off limits to the public for the past century. With the curtailment of government activity in May 2003, most of Vieques remains unspoiled tropical forest. An area called Sun Bay has wild horses roaming the beaches! We have an early dinner aboard then venture into Bio Bay. These bays are full of minute plankton species which glow in the dark when disturbed. Whether you just observe from the local boats or submerge yourself in the vividly sparkling waters, you will depart with amazing memories of this special place.

Day 3 : Isla de Culebra (B,L)

The early sunrise lights the verdant peaks of distant islands as we weigh anchor. A sumptuous buffet breakfast awaits the early risers, who can see our day’s destination, Culebra, looming in the distance as the crew sets the sails. After a swift morning passage under full sail, we slip into the calm waters of Isla de Culebrita for snorkeling and a BBQ lunch. We’ll spend the afternoon visiting pristine beaches (most of the island is a nature preserve), snorkeling the vibrant coral reefs, or keeping a lookout for the leatherback turtles which return to Culebra each year to nest. The crew will launch our fleet of sea kayaks so you may explore amongst the mangroves along the shore. Then finish off the day with your shipmates at a beachside dinner with fresh local seafood.

Day 4 : St. Thomas (B,L,D)

We sail to St. Thomas and drop anchor off of Water Island, then have a lunch aboard and a full day of swimming, snorkeling and beaching it at Honeymoon Beach. From there it is a late afternoon sail to Christmas Cove for dinner aboard with your shipmates and the crew!

Day 5 : St. John (B,L)

Back to the US of A…a brief morning sail brings us back into the pleasant waters of St. John in the US Virgin Islands. After clearing customs in Cruz Bay, we’ll spend some time exploring the National Marine Sanctuary which protects the pristine beauty of this most special of the US Virgins. First protected by a large donation from the Rockefeller Family, this island plays host to a huge array of wildlife, and features coral reefs that are a snorkeler’s heaven. If you’d rather explore shoreside, you can rent a jeep in Cruz Bay to explore the far side of the island, or chill out poolside at the Rockefeller Resort of Caneel Bay. This evening you can go ashore early to check out the great little shops which line the streets of the village in Cruz Bay – then join your shipmates for dinner at one of the fine open-air restaurants which grace the streets of this quaint Caribbean town.

Day 6 : Jost Van Dyke (B,L,D)

Today is our chance to really do some sailing! Jost Van Dyke is the closest of the British Virgin Islands, roughly 40 nautical miles to the East Northeast. As we leave Vieques in the distance, dolphins gather to play in our foaming bow wave. Join the captain and crew for a fun informative introduction to the art and science of sailing, or for more experienced hands, take a turn at the wheel as we charge through the sparkling blue water of the Caribbean. By mid-afternoon we arrive at Jost Van Dyke, the westernmost of the British Virgin Islands, leaving plenty of time after clearing customs to go ashore for a hike, bask on the beach at White Bay or lounge in the shade at the Soggy Dollar Bar. We’ll finish off the day with dinner at world-famous Foxy’s, the quintessential island watering hole.

Day 7 : Red Hook / Disembark (B)

So long, farewell…goodbye…it’s such a short trip back to St. Thomas but there is plenty of time to exchange addresses with all your new friends and shipmates. After a farewell brunch, we drop the hook in picturesque Red Hook, at the eastern end of St. Thomas where you can enjoy the last sweet moments of your memorable Virgin Islands’ adventure.

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