14 15 St Maarten, also known as the gateway to the Caribbean, is a well suited location for starting the Caribbean cruising scene. Up north from St. Maarten is located the British Virgin Islands. The protected waters offer a great variety of anchorages! The BVI’s is one of the most attractive cruising destination throughout the Caribbean. Many tiny islands to explore whether you are looking for first class dinning, stunning spa’s to be pampered or to stepping back in time and sipping cocktails laid back style on the beach. South of St. Maarten you will find the Caribbean version of St. Tropez, called St Barth! Highly popular around Christmas and new year’s, you will find yourself sipping champagne among the rich and famous ! SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 16 sailing Schedule Puerto Rico, Fajardo Puerto Rico, Culebra La Parquera Mayaquez Punta Cana Samana Bay Boca de Yuma Isla Catalina Casa de Campo 17 18 Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are the 2 largest sized Spanish Islands of the Caribbean. A must see location for they are both rich in history, culture and natural beauty! The Dominican Republic was one of the first Caribbean islands to be explored by Christopher Columbus, and is the second largest island in the Caribbean sharing its border with independent Haiti (once a French colony) which has the highest peak of land in the entire west Indies (Duarte Peak 10417 ft.) Dominican Republic also has the oldest European permanent settlement in the western hemisphere, in its historical capital Santo Domingo. 19 20 21 22 23 The Dominican Republic was one of the first Caribbean islands to be explored by Christopher Columbus, and is the second largest island in the Caribbean sharing its border with independent Haiti (once a French colony) which has the highest peak of land in the entire west Indies (Duarte Peak 10417 ft.) Dominican Republic also has the oldest European permanent settlement in the western hemisphere, in its historical capital Santo Domingo. The North of the Dominican Republic offers great places for Kiteboarding and surfing, further you will find the most beautiful sub tropical part of the country. And it offers the best place for whale watching in the entire Caribbean area. Puerto Rico has a quality shore side itinerary option including golf, surfing, great nightlife, historical sightseeing and nature tours.
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