From archipelago to archipelago CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / LA ROMANA TO FORT-DEFRANCE 8 DAYS /7 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Les Boucaniers, Punta Cana 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
CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN COASTS / LA ROMANA TO FORT-DE-FRANCE Your cruise Days 1. Friday Stages Arrival Departure LA ROMANA.. 2. Saturday SAILING ON THE OPEN SEA.. 3. Sunday ARUBA 4. Monday CURAÇAO 5. Tuesday GRAND ROQUES OPEN 6. Wednesday LA BLANQUILLA 09:00 16:30 OPEN MAYREAU WITHOUT WATERSKIING FORT-DE-FRANCE 07:00 7. Thursday 8. Friday 23:59 Nautical Hall Day 1 : Boarding from 16h to 20h Day 8 : Landing from 09h to 11h 2
Itinerary of your cruise Day 1 - Friday La Romana A little port, built in 1851 to ease maritime traffic. The town was only officially founded in 1897. The city itself only began to grow 20 years later, when Italian immigrants built a large windmill for grinding sugar canes. Ship docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call. Day 2 - Saturday 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 Dutch West Indies 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 4 - Monday 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 5 - Tuesday 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 6 - Wednesday La Blanquilla No phones or shops here, just some very white sand, that makes this almost desert island an immaculate paradise. Day 7 - Thursday 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. Day 8 - 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. Ship docked in port. 3
Excursions of your cruise Aruba / Submarine (1/2 day - afternoon) * Aruba / Best of Aruba (1/2 day-morning) * Day 4 - Monday Curacao / The colors of Curacao ( 1/2 daymorning) * 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. Day 8 - Friday 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
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 Port of La Romana (Dominican Republic) - Cruise Terminal: Cruise Port Terminal East or Cruise Port "La Romana West". Punta Cana / La Romana airport transfer: 80 km approx 1h. Transfer airport Santo Domingo / Port of La Romana: 100 km about 1h15. Prolong your holiday IN A RESORT Our Resort Les Boucaniers 4 tridents Our Resort Punta Cana 4 tridents 5