Departing the pier by coach, we shall travel by highway to the village of Machico, the most historical and interesting town on the island! Machico was the landing point of the first discoverers of Madeira, and as such we will discover some beautiful old buildings including the oldest church on the island.

Set within the magnificent Palheiro Estate and lying adjacent to the 5 * Madeira Island Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro – the 18-hole, par 72 Championship golf course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation.

Henry the Navigator of Portugal, at the beginning of the 15th century, planned to extend his knowledge of the coast of West Africa. In pursuit of this objective, two young sea captains, Joãn Goncalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixaira, were blown off course on their journey around the African coast. After many days at sea they found land on a small island that they called Porto Santo; the year was 1419. It was a year later that the next discovery was made. The captains had reported a possible island on the southern horizon. Approaching the island they were met by huge Atlantic rollers breaking along the north coast, and the boiling turbulence of the crosscurrents at the Ponto São Lourenço. However on rounding the headland they discovered the Bay of Machico, and the heavily forested island they called Madeira.

The currency of Madeira is the Euro.

Departing from the quayside we will have a short transfer to the cable car station. On a clear day we will have magnificent views of the madeiran landscape as we travel by cable car to the Monte Tropical gardens!

Our bicycle tour will offer us a fun way to explore the city of Funchal as we wind our way through the interesting streets.

Recognised as a truly unique tour, the St Maarten Americas Cup 12-Metre Yacht regatta offers us a fantastic opportunity!

Departing from Philipsburg, we will travel along the Great Salt Pond and through Sucker Garden where we shall pass by the monument that marks the Dutch/French border. Our coach will then continue on through the French Quartier D’Orleans, before arriving at the butterfly farm.

This tiny island – less than 100 sq km – was divided between the Dutch and French in the 1600’s, as a bastion against the Spanish. The division was supposedly made by someone from each country walking around the coastline in opposite directions until they met up again. Two historic forts were built around this time: Fort Amsterdam, built in 1631, was soon captured by the Spanish, who abandoned it a few years later. Some of the original walls remain, and the site gives views over Philipsburg. Fort Willem, built by the British during the Napoleonic War, also offers a panoramic view over the town.

For reference, the currency of St Maarten is the Euro, although US Dollars are widely accepted

The Golden Eagle will anchor off a white sandy beach located on the calm side of the island. We may swim in the quiet cove, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters to explore coral formations teeming with fish, or bob around on a large beach float.

Our tour today will take us to a charming beach bar and restaurant located on the delightful Orient Beach – locals critically acclaim this area as the ‘French Riviera of the Caribbean’, with more than one and a half miles of white sand, fringed by coconut palms and sea grape trees.

We will depart the quayside by coach on a tour that will explore this island ruled by two nations; by the Dutch to the south and the French to the north.

Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

An approximate 35 minute coach journey will take us away from the hustle and bustle of modern life to experience the tranquillity of Loterie Farm, a private nature reserve and historical site.

We shall have a short journey to Tortola’s airport where we will board our awaiting sightseeing plane for our ‘birds eye view’ of the beautiful British Virgin Islands.

The port’s name is derived from the nautical term the roads, a place less sheltered than a harbour but which ships can easily get to. A 28 hectare (70 acre) development called Wickham's Cay, consisting of two areas that were reclaimed from the sea and a marina have enabled Road Town to emerge as a haven for yacht chartering and a centre of tourism. This area is the newest part of the city and the hub for the new commercial and administrative buildings of the BVI. The oldest building in Road Town, the HM Prison on Main Street, dates back to the 1840’s.

The Currency of Tortola is the US Dollar.

A wonderful opportunity to get up-close to a friendly dolphin!

An experience of a lifetime awaits those of us choosing to participate in this incredible activity!

Boarding a catamaran from the marina in Road Town, we commence an exhilarating cruise across the Sir Francis Drake Channel, retracing the paths of adventurers such as Drake, Columbus and Kidd on this historic waterway.

Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

Our launch will be awaiting our arrival at a local marina, before taking us on an exciting cruise amongst the beautiful islands of this unique archipelago.

We will be invited to enjoy an exciting tour in a safari jeep, along island roads and off-road virgin trails! We’ll be invited to enjoy wonderful vistas of Tortola and the surrounding islands from viewpoints not usually accessed by the general public.

After travelling by open-air safari bus through Tortola’s bustling capital of Road Town, we ascend Fort Hill to scenic Belle Vue.

From Road Harbour, an excursion launch picks us up and takes us on an approximate 40-minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda.

The St Kitts Scenic Railway has only been in operation since January 2003, but has already seen many visitors pass through her carriages. This exciting tour will take us on a complete circle around the entire island, by a combination of 18 miles of rail and 12 miles of road.

From St Kitts it is an approximate 35-45 minute ride by sea taxi along the coastline of the southeastern peninsula, to the Sister Island of Nevis – known as the ‘Queen of the Caribbean’.

What better way to spend an afternoon in the Caribbean than by enjoying afternoon tea at a charming traditional West Indian Great House, surrounded by a tropical botanical garden!

Aboard our catamaran we cruise along a truly scenic coastline, with mountains and secluded beaches to one side and the open Caribbean Sea to the other, where gentle trade winds help carry us along.

Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

Our scenic tour includes visits to three impressive sights in St Kitts – Brimstone Hill Fortress, Romney Manor Gardens and Fairview Great House.

Departing the quayside in our open-sided safari vehicles, we will be invited to enjoy the beauty of this scenic Caribbean Island.

Following an introduction and safety briefing, we will then be ready to mount our quad bikes for an exhilarating ride!

Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

Our tour begins with a short drive to Coconut Grove Beach, located at Dickenson Bay. Upon arrival, we can learn to play the sound of Caribbean music on a steel pan.

Antigua is home to a beautiful 26 square kilometre (ten square mile) National Park in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard. It will take us approximately 35 minutes to reach the National Park, where we shall stop at four sites of interest.

Departing from the quayside, we shall have a short drive to Hodges Bay Club where we shall join our boat for a brief ten-minute transfer to our private and secluded island for the day, Prickly Pear Island. The island is Antigua’s oldest owner-operated excursion, now in its 37th year, and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways.

This tour offers a rare and exclusive opportunity to visit Montserrat, and to witness an active volcano from a safe distance.

From the pier we will take a short transfer through the scenic interior of Antigua to the quaint fishing village of Seatons. Here the professional staff at Stingray City will greet us.

Today’s tour will allow us to enjoy a full circumnavigation of Antigua’s magnificent coastline - think you have seen all that Antigua has to offer? Wait until you experience the views by sea!

Castaways restaurant lies on a beautiful beach in Jolly Harbour on the west coast of Antigua. Here we will have some free time to let the sun warm our body and the beach soothe our soul as we enjoy one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, located in the lush tropical landscaped marina.

Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure!

This tour offers us a unique and exclusive opportunity to visit Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, famed for its deserted pink sand beaches and crystal clear waters.

If there’s one tour we’re really going to ‘push the boat out’ for, perhaps this should be it! Our entire tour of Montserrat is over the ‘exclusion zone’, which is an area that has been designated off limits to ground transportation for the past few years. What better way to view it than by Bell helicopter!

This tour entails a spectacular flight over the beautiful island of St Lucia. What a superb way to get some super photos from a unique vantagepoint!

Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

We board our bus for a scenic drive to the south-eastern side of St Lucia. As we leave Castries, we will discover Morne Fortune – dotted with historical remnants that are evidence of this site’s important military role – and notice the abundance of banana palms of the Cul de Sac plantation.

This tour must be one of the best in the Caribbean for offering spectacular scenery: lush green mountains, banana valleys, rainforests and fishing villages. And we will do a circuit around the island without having to spend the whole day on a bus!

Explore the lush, tropical beauty of northern St Lucia on this tour, as we begin with a drive around the centre of Castries. We will see the vibrant and colourful local market and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with its magnificent architecture, before proceeding to Morne Fortune.

The highlight of our tour will be a visit to a 150-year-old estate located on two acres of tropical gardens and lush vegetations of historical Morne Fortune, lending an impressive view of the city, the north of the island, neighbouring Martinique on the horizon and our ship (weather permitting).

Departing from the quayside, our tour will travel through the capital city of Castries before reaching a village nestled over 2,000 foot in the mountains.

The magnificent verdant twin peaks of St Lucia look over the blue Caribbean Sea and all its mighty inhabitants; blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo! Sport fishing is the name of the game today and St Lucia’s tropical beauty makes for an unforgettable excursion.

Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

THIS TOUR IS NOT PRE-BOOKABLE – PLEASE VISIT THE TOURS OFFICE ONBOARD IF YOU WISH TO BOOK THE TOUR AND PLEASE NOTE THAT IT WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR GUESTS LEAVING THE SHIP IN BARBADOS.