The Virgin Islands and Guadeloupe

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1 The Virgin Islands and Guadeloupe CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO POINTE À PITRE 8 DAYS /7 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Les Boucaniers, La Caravelle CRUISE ON THE CLUB MED 2 Welcome aboard Club Med 2, for a unique experience that provides a gateway to the world. Elegance and comfort are the essence of this magnificent 5-masted sailing ship

2 Your cruise Days Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall 1. Friday FORT-DE-FRANCE.. 23:00 CLOSED 2. Saturday MARIE-GALANTE 08:00 17:00 OPEN 3. Sunday NEVIS 08:00 17:00 OPEN 4. Monday VIRGIN GORDA 08:00 17:00 OPEN 5. Tuesday JOST VAN DYKE 08:00 17:30 OPEN 6. Wednesday MARIGOT 08:00 20:00 OPEN 7. Thursday DESHAIES 08:00 18:00 WITHOUT WATERSKIING 8. Friday POINTE À PITRE 08:00 CLOSED Day 1 : Boarding from to Day 8 : Landing from to 2

3 Itinerary of your cruise Day 1 - Friday Fort-de-France The largest of the French West Indian towns blends cosmopolitan style and local colour, with its urban lifestyle, colourful markets, metal architecture and charming old houses. Stopover for boarding and disembarking. Ship docked in port. Day 2 - Saturday Marie-Galante 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 - Sunday Nevis 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. At anchor, beach and water sports. Day 4 - Monday Virgin Gorda This solitary island is a geological curiosity: large granite rocks weathered by time form natural, emerald-coloured pools with a white sandy bottom. Ship at anchor Beach and water sports. Inclusive of crayfish picnic. Day 5 - Tuesday Jost Van Dyke 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 6 - Wednesday Marigot The largest town in the French part of the island, Marigot is a typical port, with beautifully colourful houses. Time for the beach, walking and shopping. Day 7 - Thursday Deshaies On the most lush side of the Ile Papillon, Deshaies is a perfect example of the simple charms of Creole life. Time stands still in these tranquil fishing villages surrounded by gentle green hills. At anchor. Beach and water sports. Day 8 - Friday Pointe à Pitre 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. 3

4 Excursions of your cruise Day 2 - Saturday Marie Galante - Island tour Day 3 - Sunday Nevis / Island Highlights and Botanical Garden (1/2 day, morning) * Day 4 - Monday Virgin Gorda / Panorama Day 7 - Thursday Deshaies - Botanic Garden A wonderful introduction to Marie Galante, carefully curated by our expert local guides. Visit to the Château Murat (1807) and its beautiful grounds, a rum tasting at the Labat distillery, and then a return to St Louis. You couldn't wish for a better initiation into the wonders of the Lesser Antilles. Visit this charming island - known as the Queen of the Caribees - its historic sites and its 8 acre Botanical Gardens. This highly popular tour includes a visit to Hamilton House, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the USA's founding fathers, as well as the Museum of Nevis History, which houses an extensive collection of memorabilia relating to Admiral Nelson. Your tour will also take in the Botanical Gardens, where you can admire one of the biggest and most diverse botanical collections in any tropical region. The local, open-top bus, will take the mountain road, giving you the most fabulous and astonishing views. You'll come to some strangely enticing geological formations called The Baths - natural pools where you can swim before going back to picnic at Fisher's Cove House. Don't miss the incredible Botanic Garden, based at the former home of the comedian Coluche. You can see a dazzling array of tropical flowers and plants, a breathtaking waterfall and cute little birds from the parrot family. Then we'll round off the trip with an aperitif. Day 7 and 8 - Thursday and Friday Basse Terre - The Mamelle park A superb excursion to discover the fauna and flora in the north of the island: you'll visit the Cascade aux Ecrevisses and walk in the Parc des Mamelles animal park where, if you have a head for heights, you can do the canopy tour. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise 4

5 CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO POINTE À PITRE HEALTH FORMALITIES Recommended vaccines: diphtheria, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A and B and typhoid. Some parasitic or viral diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes during certain stopovers. The use of skin and clothing repellents is recommended. Pregnant women, who do not require constant medical attention, can access the boat on presentation of a medical certificate indicating the date of the term and certifying that the pregnancy is compatible with the cruise. The cruise must be completed before the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. Meeting place for boarding Prolong your holiday IN A RESORT Our Resort Les Boucaniers 4 tridents Our Resort La Caravelle 4 tridents 5