ITINERARY NO 2 IS FOR 8 NIGHTS/9 DAYS.
DAY 1: We welcome you to Namaste in Antigua at English Harbour. Depending on your arrival time, you may begin your adventure with lunch on board. (If you arrive later in the afternoon, you might want to spend the night in English Harbour.) Soon after, we set sail for Carlisle Bay and anchor for the night. You’ll find a quiet beach with one end occupied by the high-end Carlisle Bay Resort, which offers a public spa. Enjoy a walk on the beach or get moving with some water sports before taking in the sunset.
DAY 2: After breakfast, relax onboard as we sail to Cades Reef, a popular designated underwater park, for snorkeling. For lunch, we head to Crab Hill beach, where you will find beautiful beaches and unique beach bars. Then, we’re off to Five Islands Harbour to enjoy the evening.
DAY 3: We set sail for Deep Bay for lunch, and afterward we can snorkel the wreck of the Andes, which sits in less than 30 feet of water. Next, we set sail to the North Sound. This peaceful wildlife haven is protected by a reef and myriad offshore, uninhabited islands. Dinghy to Great Bird Island for a short hike to the top. If the weather allows, we will have a barbecue on the beach, and enjoy cocktails and dinner with our toes in the water.
DAY 4: After breakfast, we set sail for Barbuda. This will be a fabulous sail with opportunities to see dolphins and whales. We anchor off at Coco Point, a beautiful bay with a long pink beach and plenty of turtles swimming. We will spend the night here feasting on local lobsters that we grill on the back of the boat as the sunsets.
DAY 5: After breakfast, we sail to Low Bay. We anchor behind the Codrington Lagoon, which is home to more than 5,000 frigate birds and 170 species of birds, including pelicans, warblers, snipes, ibis, herons, kingfishers, and tropical mockingbirds. If you like, we can organize a sanctuary tour for you. Otherwise, we can visit another beautiful beach with great places to snorkel and explore the reefs. We will stay here for the night and enjoy another beautiful sunset.
DAY 6: Today, we have a long day of sailing, so you can relax on the boat as we make our way to the unique and isolated Green Island. This location is well known for kitesurfing and snorkeling, but you could choose to enjoy the peace and take a nap on the pristine white sand. We can arrange kiteboarding lessons in advance if you are interested.
DAY 7: Today, we will spend more time around Green Island and explore other bays by tender. It is also a wonderful location for kayaking, snorkeling, or trying out our 3 Seabobs. The crew will have a beach barbeque set up so you can enjoy lunch with a great view of the bay. We will spend the night here.
DAY 8: We set sail for Falmouth Harbour and stop for lunch along the way. Choose to anchor at either Falmouth Harbour or English Harbour. Both areas of this quaint part of Antigua invite exploration. Visiting Shirley Heights is considered a must-do in Antigua. The buildings have been adapted to function as a restaurant and bar, and its famous Sunday evening party is always a hit. Drive up to Shirley Heights and stroll around the old military fortifications. You can view breathtaking scenic landscapes at 360 degrees.
DAY 9: Enjoy breakfast on board and consider a quick hike on Carpenter’s Rock Trail to the Mermaid Pools before your departure.
This itinerary is flexible and can be customized to suit your flight wishes or excursion requests. English and Falmouth Harbour are popular locations for Christmas and New Year’s because these vibrant towns celebrate the holidays with many festivities.
