Dutch West Indies CRUISE ON THE CLUB MED DAYS /12 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Les Boucaniers

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1 CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO FORTDE-FRANCE 13 DAYS /12 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: 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 CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO FORT-DE-FRANCE Your cruise Days 1. Friday Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall FORT-DE-FRANCE.. 23:00 2. Saturday BEQUIA WITHOUT WATERSKIING 3. Sunday SAILING ON THE SEA.. 4. Monday ARUBA 5. Tuesday CURAÇAO 6. Wednesday BONAIRE GRAND ROQUES 23:00 CRASQUI 9. Saturday MARGARITA 14: Sunday LA BLANQUILLA 11. Monday MAYREAU 08:30 19:00 WITHOUT WATERSKIING 12. Tuesday GRENADA FORT-DE-FRANCE 7. Thursday 8. Friday 13. Wednesday Day 1 : Boarding from to Day 13 : Landing from to 2

3 CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO FORT-DE-FRANCE 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 Bequia The largest of the Grenadine islands boasts a surface area of 18 sq kms, and a major role in the history of whaling. Its winding roads reveal stunning views of the surrounding islands and tropical forest. At anchor, beach and water sports. Day 3 - Sunday Sailing on the open sea A restorative day at sea. Choose from the range of inviting possibilities on our remarkable sailing ship. Lounge on chaise longues, cool off in one of our two swimming pools, work out with a sea view in our Espace Fitness, find instant calm at the spa and enjoy the attentive company of our G.O team and crew members. Aruba Aruba is one of the Little West Indies islands, off the coast of Venezuela. Since it separated from the in 1986, it has been a State of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It has little tropical vegetation, and white sand beaches that make it a hit with tourists. It is as flat as the Netherlands, the highest point on the island being Mount Jamanota, 18 metres high. Day 5 - Tuesday Curaçao On the largest of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao), Willemstad is a a little Caribbean Amsterdam vibrant with colour, blending Dutch and Spanish influences in its own original way. Ship docked at port. Day 6 - Wednesday Bonaire This Dutch island is a real ecological sanctuary. It owes its reputation to its coral reef, amazing diving, and its flights of pink flamingoes. Ship docked in port. Day 7 - Thursday Grand Roques A string of 50 small pieces of paradise, only one of which is actually inhabited. Lagoons and strips of virgin sand create the most astonishing blues ever. At anchor. Beach and water sports. Day 8 - Friday Crasqui A pearl in the string of Los Roques islands, where pelicans meet round lagoons and white sand beaches. The tranquil and perfectly clear waters reveal the treasures of underwater life. At anchor. Beach and water sports. Day 9 - Saturday Margarita The days of pearl hunting are over, but the fascination is still there. Around the island, sleepy fishing villages stretch along the fine sandy beaches. At anchor. Water sports (no snorkelling), no beach. Excursions*may be pre-booked: La Restinga. Day 10 - Sunday La Blanquilla No phones or shops here, just some very white sand, that makes this almost desert island an immaculate paradise. Day 11 - Monday Mayreau The smallest of the Grenadine Islands has just one little village, surrounded by idyllic beaches with the finest sand, crystal clear waters and multicoloured tropical fish. At anchor. Beach and water sports. Inclusive of crayfish picnic. Excursion* may be pre-booked: Catamaran the Heart of the Grenadines. Grenada This small island territory is home to fragrant nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. A succession of colonial influences has left a fascinating heritage of architectural curiosities. At anchor. No water sports or beach. Excursions*may be pre-booked: Island Tour, Waterfalls and Nutmeg, Fortresses and Beach, La Capije. Day 13 - Wednesday 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. Ship docked in port. Excursions*: Martinique in a 4x4 (1/2 day 3), the Gardens of Balata (1/2 day 1). 3

4 CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO FORT-DE-FRANCE Excursions of your cruise Day 2 - Saturday Bequia - Catamaran (1/2 day) * Aruba / Submarine (1/2 day - afternoon) * Aruba / Best of Aruba (1/2 day-morning) * Day 5 - Tuesday Curacao / The colors of Curacao ( 1/2 daymorning) * Day 6 - Wednesday Bonaire / Island tour (1/2 day - morning) * Day 9 - Saturday Margarita / La Restinga (1/2 day - morning) * Day 11 - Monday Mayreau / Catamaran, the Heart of the Grenadines (1/2 day) * Grenada / Waterfalls and nutmeg (1/2 day) * Grenada / La Capije (1/2 day - morning) * Grenada / Forts and beaches (1/2 day - afternoon) * Grenada / Island tour (day) * You won't believe your eyes when you see the architectural curiosities of the Ile à Quatre. As you come alongside the coast, troglodyte-style buildings seem to spring forth from the rocks and tropical vegetation. This rock creation is called Moonhole, and is made up of a collection of homes created during the hippy era. The beautiful natural beach and the dives down to the corals beneath are simply heavenly. A unique opportunity to appreciate the wonders of the tropical waters. Dive as far as 50 metres below the surface of the deep blue sea in a high-tech submarine. Discover coral reefs (sea fans, sponges and more) and a whole host of different fish (angelfish, cofferfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish and many others). The large portholes provide great views. If you tend to feel claustrophobic, rest assured that there is plenty of room, excellent lighting and good ventilation. This stunning tour of the island shows you the very best of Aruba, appreciating both its natural wonders and its architecture through its most iconic sights. You will pass through the island's capital, Oranjestad, and admire the brightly coloured buildings, before setting off for the Casigari rock formations and the coral bridge. You'll finish your tour at the California Lighthouse, so you can enjoy the panoramic view that encompasses most of the island. Discover Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, on foot and by trolley train. Feast your eyes on the brightly coloured architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage Site city centre. Return to the ship at your own pace. The island of Bonaire is one of the most charming of the former Dutch Antilles! After travelling through the capital Kralendijk, a pretty little pastel-coloured town, you'll take the coast road north. You'll see Lake Goto, a natural saltwater lake that's popular with flamingos. Then you'll continue on to Rincon village, founded by the Spanish in the 14th century, and then head South to see the saltpans and former slave houses. South of Margarita Island, visit the Laguna de la Restinga national park in a lancha - a small motorboat, that takes you round the canals. Guided through this beautiful, protected zone by the birdsong, you'll see starfish, seahorses and little oysters in the mangrove. This picture postcard afternoon, with a 100% Caribbean ambience and cocktail, will take you to the translucent waters of Union Island and Palm Island. The temperature is always perfect for swimmming, and you'll be delighted to don flippers and mask to admire the colourful fish, or walk on the sparkling white sand. At Dougaldston Estate, discover the spices that have made Grenada famous: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. In a historic warehouse at Gouyave, thousands of nutmegs lie on wooden racks waiting to be sent off round the world. You'll then go through the forest to Concord Falls, where you can take a dip. You'll start this magnificent forest walk at "Grand Etang". It'll take you through a plantation where you'll see cocoa, nutmeg and bananas, and then on to the bamboo waterfalls where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. You'll discover St Georges - the charming capital, known as the Little San Francisco of the West Indies - in a vintage truck. You'll stop at the two forts that look out over the town, and after a detour in the nearby hills, where you'll have a great view of the interior of the island, you'll have the chance to swim from one of Grenada's most beautiful beaches. Spice Island is as rich in fragrance as it is in natural beauty. After visitng the main nutmeg cooperative at Gouyave on the west coast, we stop off at Belmont Estate, an authentic 18th century cocoa plantation, for lunch. On the way back we stop off at the Rivière Antoine distillery, founded in 1760, which has lost nothing of its original charm. Day 13 - Wednesday Fort de France / the Gardens of Balata (1/2 day - morning) * Flower Island presents the most beautiful show nature can offer. The Caribbean's entire bio-diversity can be seen in the Balata Gardens' unique botanical collection. The suspended bridges add perspective and astonishing sensations. On the way back, you'll have the chance to explore the market at Fort-de- France. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise 4

5 CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / FORT-DE-FRANCE TO FORT-DE-FRANCE 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 4 tridents 5