On the beach of Salines, you can go snorkeling with colorful fish. You will fall so in love with Martinique that you will not want to leave. The port of Martinique is located in Fort de France. It’s easily accessible as it is located only 4.97 miles from the airport. It is a busy tourist port as well as an annual destination for many cruise passengers. Once here, enjoy the beauty of the place: discover the southern beaches, particularly that of Salines, where you’ll see colorful fish. Then be enchanted by the tropical forest on Martinique, home to lush vegetation and numerous small waterfalls.

Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule don’t seem to have influenced the locals’ philosophy too much: “it’s better to avoid something than to face something”.

Saint Martin is part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises 2 separate countries, divided between its northern French side, called Saint-Martin, and its southern Dutch side, Sint Maarten. The island is home to busy resort beaches and secluded coves. It’s also known for fusion cuisine, vibrant nightlife and duty-free shops selling jewelry and liquor.

Antigua, as sweet as the sugar cane form the plantations, welcomes us in a warm embrace and giving us the opportunity to swim in its beautiful sea. We stop in the port of Antigua, an old colony where we can see the vestiges of the agricultural past of the island. Sugar is no longer the livelihood of this small nation, but you can still visit the old windmills of Fuerteventura. Take a dance class at the Shiva school of dance or catch a show of traditional dances from the Caribbean. Before the cruise resumes its course, enjoy a spectacular sunset on the beach, swim with the stingrays and admire the underwater fauna.

Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The port city is known for its Botanical Gardens, founded in 1765 and home to tropical plants and aviaries. On a ridge above the bay, the 1806 Fort Charlotte offers panoramic views of the archipelago. The city center has 19th-century churches such as St. Mary’s Cathedral. The lively Kingstown Market sells local produce. Popular Villa Beach is nearby

Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule don’t seem to have influenced the locals’ philosophy too much: “it’s better to avoid something than to face something”.

The exoticism of the Antilles is well captured by Aruba, where you can shop, enjoy the cuisine of the Caribbean and do some amazing diving. The stop in Aruba will allow you to enjoy a perfect blend of charm and exoticism. Favourable weather conditions, turquoise waters and sandy beaches are the hallmarks of Aruba. This tiny Dutch Caribbean island presents a striking contrast between paradise beaches and a practically deserted inland landscape. From the port of Aruba, you can quickly reach Oranjestad, the capital, and its many attractions. Malls, museums and restaurants will certainly enchant you. If you prefer the treasures of nature, you can plunge yourself into in one of the 42 amazing spots scattered throughout the island.

Curaçao is the European heart of the Antilles. Unparalleled beaches and colonial houses, saturated colours and clear skies. What more do you need? Oh yes, swimming with dolphins in the blue sea. A real European island in the heart of the Antilles, Curaçao offers a very diverse landscape with its 36 beaches, Dutch architecture, colourful houses and tropical nature. Upon arrival at the port, you can dance for hours to the rhythm of samba and tumba coming from the island. And before leaving, don’t forget to try the typical liqueur with seductive reputation that proudly bears the name of the island. Then you can visit the floating market, stop at the ostrich farm and maybe have a swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Academy.

This mountainous island is covered with tropical forests and fragrant spice trees, from which it gets is moniker “The Spice Island.” Inland, cascading waterfalls and rushing rivers give rise to the most breathtaking of mountain lakes imaginable, while stunning beaches and picturesques towns dot the coastline.