Start your adventure in Barbados! On the rugged east coast, you can find isolated beaches with red sand that’s said to have blown over from the Sahara desert. Barbados, the easternmost island in the Caribbean, seems to connect back to Africa and the Old World, giving it a unique vibe. Bridgetown is a fascinating mix of old and new. George Washington stayed here once! Check out Trafalgar Square, a tribute to the island’s British roots, where cricket and high tea meet the relaxed, rum-loving island culture.

Rodney Bay, in the northwest of Saint Lucia, is a must-visit for anyone on the island. It has beautiful sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and a busy marina full of life. It’s a great place to relax, try water activities, or enjoy the nightlife. The area also has a lot of history and culture, with British and French colonial styles in the buildings and traditions. Whether you want to relax on the beach, have fun in the water, or explore something different, Rodney Bay has it all.

The charming four-masted Star Flyer and the magnificent five-masted Royal Clipper will sail alongside each other as passengers travel towards Cabrits, on the north-western tip of Dominica. This breathtaking 525-hectare national park is home to a beautiful tropical forest, vibrant coral reefs, and wetlands that are teeming with native wildlife. It is also home to Fort Shirley a restored 18th-century British garrison that offers panoramic views of Prince Rupert Bay.

Dominica is a dream-like island, full of surprises. Glide through a steamy orchid-festooned rainforest in a fascinating boat ride or hike to breathtaking Trafalgar Falls and a bubbling lake.

The dockyards, marinas, old inns, venerable pubs, and convivial crowds of sun-tanned yacht crews - this is the epicenter of the Caribbean yachting world. Today, every faded pink brick and weather-worn bollard of Nelson's Dockyard evokes the presence of the greatest naval commander in history.

St. Kitts' was the first successful colony in the British West Indies. Shop in colorful Basseterre, play golf, and tour old plantation houses. For the adventuresome there's a brisk hike through the rainforest.

Les Saintes is a thoroughly entrancing group of islands lying off Guadeloupe. Enjoy the superb beaches, snorkeling, diving, and other watersports on offer.

Martinique is the classic French Caribbean island. Wild and mysterious, yet urbane and sophisticated, it is France with a tropical twist, with something for almost everyone. You won't be able to resist the charms of spicy Creole cooking and tempting boutiques in Fort de France.

Disembark after breakfast and continue your independent trip back home.