SeaDream II
February 11, 2024

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration.

Beef Island, Tortola, BVI, docks at Road Harbour, 2 kilometers from Road Town, with taxis for 10-minute rides. Travelers visit Sage Mountain National Park for rainforest hikes. Long Bay Beach, 15 minutes west, offers snorkeling. Local markets sell painkiller cocktails. Excursions to Virgin Gorda, 30 minutes by ferry, explore The Baths. Peak season December to April; taxis 5-10 USD. Dining includes roti at beach shacks. Souvenirs feature conch shells.

Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda, B.V.I., has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to sandy shores. Travelers relax on Baths’ granite boulders. Excursions snorkel coral reefs. Local markets sell painkiller cocktails. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather. Photography captures turquoise waters and boulder beaches. Dining onboard includes conch fritters, a Caribbean favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Leverick Bay’s serene beaches offer a vibrant B.V.I. stop, blending relaxation with marine beauty.

Gustavia, St. Barthelemy, has docking at Gustavia Port. Travelers explore chic boutiques and Shell Beach. Excursions visit Colombier’s secluded coves. Local markets sell French pastries. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather. Photography captures yacht-filled harbors and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes bouillabaisse, a French Caribbean dish. Souvenirs, like coral jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island glamour. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Gustavia’s luxurious vibe offers a stylish Caribbean stop, blending French elegance with tropical allure.

Saba, Netherlands, offers docking at Fort Bay Port. Travelers explore Mount Scenery’s trails and Saba’s marine park. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell saba spice liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures volcanic peaks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat stew, a local favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Saba’s ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance hikes. Saba’s rugged allure offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and marine adventures, making Saba an engaging destination for exploring the Caribbean.

Returning to Gustavia — see Day 4 above for port info.

Soper’s Hole, Tortola, BVI, offers docking at Soper’s Hole Marina. Travelers explore West End’s colorful docks and Smuggler’s Cove. Excursions include snorkeling at Norman Island. Local markets sell painkillers. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise bays and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover pirate history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Soper’s Hole’s island charm offers a vibrant BVI stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic harbors and marine adventures, making Soper’s Hole an engaging destination.

Norman Island, B.V.I., has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to The Bight. Travelers snorkel the Caves and dive at Treasure Point. Excursions explore Willy T’s floating bar. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings warm, dry weather for water activities. Photography captures turquoise bays and coral reefs. Dining onboard includes roti, a Caribbean favorite. Souvenirs, like shell jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover pirate history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while snorkeling gear enhances cave exploration. Norman Island’s pirate lore and marine beauty offer a serene B.V.I. stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of adventure and relaxation, making Norman Island an engaging destination for Caribbean snorkeling and history.

White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to sandy shores. Travelers explore White Bay Beach and Soggy Dollar Bar. Excursions include snorkeling at Sandy Cay. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for beach tours. Photography captures palm-lined beaches and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. White Bay’s island allure offers a vibrant BVI stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of beaches and marine beauty, making White Bay an engaging destination.

Returning to Philipsburg — see Day 1 above for port info.