Freckled with enchanting islands, the Caribbean is full of colorful coral and beautiful beaches, making this hallowed and unforgettable cruising. Encompassing the Virgin Islands to the north and the Windward Islands to the south, days can be filled with a combination of beautiful scenery, diving, snorkeling and colorful island culture.

The Caribbean encompasses a vast number of different countries with distinct cruising areas. The North West Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands, and the Southern Caribbean. Depending on what you want to achieve on your cruise, this will determine the area you go.

The best cruising months are November to May, to avoid the searing heat and rains of the summer months.

Sample Itinerary - 7 days
Virgin Islands

Day 1. St Thomas, shopping and then a short cruise across to Hurricane Hole in St John for a nice anchorage and swimming surrounded by a national park.

Day 2. Snorkeling in Trunk Bay during the day and then Cane Garden Bay in Tortola for the evening where there is music and dancing ashore.

Day 3. Spend the day doing water sports in Peter Island and then onto Norman Island to swim in the caves.

Day 4. The Baths at Virgin Gorda are pools surrounded by unusual granite boulders where there is dramatic snorkeling. After lunch cruise up to Bitter End for some windsurfing or watching the sun go down with some cocktails at the Yacht Club.

Day 5. Cruise up to Anegada, rarely visited with beautiful beaches and wildlife.

Day 6. Jost Van Dyke has terrific snorkeling and beaches and always some fun in the evenings ashore.

Day 7. Return to St Thomas to either swim or play in the northern bays or collect those last minute presents and rum in town.

Sample Itinerary 7 Days
Leeward Islands St Maarten to Antigua

Day 1 St Maarten is surrounded by gorgeous coves and bays cut into the coastline, lush rolling hills and boutique shopping. A short cruise to Anguilla where there is plenty of snorkeling and flawless beaches.

Day 2 St Barths is known for its wealth of boutiques, restaurants and beautiful beaches and nightlife.

Day 3 Cruise to Nevis where you hike the lush rainforest peak and play with the monkeys. It is also known for its gorgeous beaches.

Day 4A trip to St Kitts to roam the ruins of old sugar plantations and lava formations and then discover the glorious underworld in a world renowned diving site.

Day 5 Cruise down to Barbuda and the majestic turquoise waters and pink sand beaches.

Day 6 Green Island on the east coast of Antigua is the perfect secluded anchorage for jet skis and snorkeling off the reef that teems with colorful sponges..

Day 7 Finish off your cruise in Antigua and discover the charmed buildings of Nelsons dockyard.

Sample Itinerary 14 Days
Windward Islands Dominica to Grenada

Day 1 Start your journey in Martinique, known for its fine French restaurants and shops. As you leave throw out the lines for fishing in the hope of catching a Tuna, Kingfish or Bonito for lunch or dinner.

Day 2-3 Cruise to St Lucia and anchor beneath the towering Pitons. Enjoy swimming and water sports all day before majestic sunsets at night.

Day 4 A long cruise to St Vincent surrounded by black sandy beaches. Enjoy snorkeling ,scuba diving and windsurfing.

Day 5-8 Cruise between Bequia, Mustique and Canouan. Secluded beaches and crystal clear waters. Visit Basils Bar in Mustique for their famous Wednesday night BBQ.

Day 9-11 The Tobago Cays have been declared a wildlife reserve to protect the reefs beneath the glimmering turquoise waters and green sprinkling of islands. This is the true stop the world I want to get off fantasy.

Day 12 Petit St Vincent is an enchanted private island dotted with small exclusive bungalows. Guests who come to the island do so for the total seclusion and absence of modern day conveniences and to lounge around on the powdery white sand beaches.

Day 13-14 Grenada, also known as the Spice Island. Explore the lush rainforests and waterfalls or the colorful town market.