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7 Night History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels Cruise from Philipsburg (St. Maarten)

Ship: Le Ponant

Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises

Sailed: Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 from Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles

Ended: Saturday, Jan 3, 2026

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 departure of the Le Ponant. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Day 1 - Saturday - Dec 27, 2025

Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles

Depart: 22:00:00

The capital of the Dutch part of Saint-Martin, in the south of the island, Philipsburg is bordered by a 3-kilometer-long (1.9 miles) expanse of sand. Following a stroll along Front Street and Back Street, the lively streets edged with houses with colorful facades, take a break on a lounger opposite the calm and turquoise sea of Great Bay. Sint Maarten Museum will immerse you in the past of the Arawaks, an indigenous people of the West Indies. You will also be able to admire the view from Fort Amsterdam, the first fort constructed by the Dutch in the 17th century.

Day 2 - Sunday - Dec 28, 2025

Prickly Pear Cays, Anguilla

Located 5 miles north of Anguilla, the twin islands of Prickly Pear East and West are separated by a narrow channel. Prickly Pear East consists of a huge white sandy beach and rocky outcrops offering excellent snorkeling possibilities. Behind the main beach, there is a small pool where the black-necked stilt comes to feed. The harder-to-access Prickly Pear West has a small beach of low limestone cliffs dotted with bushes. The waters surrounding the cays of Prickly Pear are protected by the Anguilla Marine Park. Green and hawksbill sea turtles, endangered species, nest on these beaches. The island is also home to an indigenous iguana population as well as a colony of Anguilla laughing gulls. As you sail around Prickly Pear West, it will be easy to observe many birds along the cliffs, including red-billed tropicbirds, brown noddies, brown boobies, and little terns. This is also where the only colony of brown pelicans nesting in Anguilla can be found: it is a species of regional importance.

Day 3 - Monday - Dec 29, 2025

Gustavia, St. Barts, Saint Barthelemy

Lovers of this island call it Saint-Barth. This French island in the Lesser Antilles was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Ever since, this tiny mountainous volcanic gem with its unspoilt nature has been enchanting visitors. You will enjoy the beauty of its large paradisiacal beaches, plus the charm and refinement of its old wooden houses and its sumptuous colonial manors. Although, as you saunter through the streets, you'll come across jewellers, top fashion boutiques, and fine restaurants, there is also a simplicity that money can't buy...

Day 4 - Tuesday - Dec 30, 2025

Charlestown, St. Kitts & Nevis

Opposite Saint Christopher island, Nevis will win you over by its more easy-going rhythm than its neighbor, and by its tranquil atmosphere. Go ahead and explore the rich history of this island, admire its Georgian architecture in Charlestown, and smell the wonderful scent of the tropical flowers in Nevis's botanical garden. The sumptuous landscapes that adorn this volcanic island offer you pleasant hiking opportunities at the foot of Nevis Peak. And to cool down, you'll enjoy taking a dive into the turquoise waters, so characteristic of the Caribbean...

Day 5 - Wednesday - Dec 31, 2025

Falmouth Harbour, Antigua/Barbuda

Located to the south of the island of Antigua and Barbuda, Falmouth Bay is home to a marina that is the perfect starting point for visiting Nelson's Dockyard, where the former naval base and former home of the British Admiral Horatio Nelson can be found. This village was built in 1725 to act as a base for the squadrons of ships that used to patrol the waters of the West Indies to ensure British naval supremacy. It is the last naval dockyard of the Georgian period to be so well preserved and still active. This UNESCO World Heritage Site includes a collection of buildings and port facilities surrounded by a fortified compound.

Day 6 - Thursday - Jan 1, 2026

English Harbor, Antigua/Barbuda

During your port of call in the north of the Lesser Antilles, you'll discover idyllic beaches of white powder-like sand bathed by turquoise waters of striking intensity. The very British colonial atmosphere of English Harbour, a former Royal Navy base, mixes with creole culture in a happy union. This Eden, which has managed to stay calm and intimate, is brimming with very wild fauna and flora. Arts and crafts are present in the markets and shops, where you'll find wooden statuettes, printed fabrics, and very good rum produced in the island's distilleries.

Day 7 - Friday - Jan 2, 2026

Marie Galante, Guadeloupe

It is undoubtedly because Marie-Galante concentrates all the charms of the Caribbean into one island that it is today one of the most in-demand destinations in the region. "The island of 100 mills" or the "great galette" as it is sometimes known, in reference to the form of its 15-kilometer diameter limestone plateau, is surrounded by white sandy beaches that are some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. In Saint-Louis, you can take the time to bathe in its turquoise waters, relax under the palm trees and almond trees, or stroll along the colorful streets of the village.

Day 8 - Saturday - Jan 3, 2026

Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadaloupe

At the crossroads of cultures, where European influence mingles with the richness of the Caribbean and the diversity of indigenous traditions, Pointe-a-Pitre promises a unique experience. Here, nestled on the southern coast of the island of Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe, in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, you will fall in love with the heavenly landscapes that reveal themselves to you, including white-sand beaches, verdant mountains, and lush tropical forests. Along the bustling streets of the city, you will discover Creole authenticity through the colorful markets, the traditional wooden houses, and the warm hospitality of the locals.

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Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on Le Ponant

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Interior From	Oceanview From	Balcony From	Suite From	Details
Mar 7, 2026(Saturday)	7 Night History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels Departing from Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadaloupe	Call For Price	$8,370per person	$12,840per person	$11,210per person	View
Mar 14, 2026(Saturday)	7 Night Reverie Under Sail in the Heart of the Lesser Antilles Departing from Marigot, Saint Martin	Call For Price	$9,410per person	$14,480per person	$12,630per person	View
Mar 21, 2026(Saturday)	7 Night History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels Departing from Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Apr 4, 2026(Saturday)	7 Night History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels Departing from Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadaloupe	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Dec 12, 2026(Saturday)	7 Night History and Culture Visiting Caribbean Jewels Departing from Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadaloupe	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View

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