SAILBOAT CRUISES BY: ELI

EMBARK- DISEMBARK Embark On/From : Saturday, November 22, 2014 Phillipsburg Disembark On/To : Saturday, November 29, 2014 St. Maarten

COST OF TRIP: $3,120 – cost of brochure price $ 2,255 - cost of discount price 33% - size of discount

ITINERARY: The Windward Islands, On the wild and rugged east coast of Barbados, the isolated beaches are the color of sunrise, the red sands having blown all the way across the Atlantic from the Sahara. The easternmost island of the Windwards, and indeed, of the entire Caribbean, reaches out to Africa and the Old World, as if not quite part of the New. Bridgetown, Barbados, is an interesting town full of contrasts. George Washington actually slept here! Trafalgar Square reminds you that the laidback, rum- and fun-loving island's British influenced heritage includes revered traditions like cricket and high tea

TYPE OF SHIP: Starclipper, sailing vessel, meant for luxurious and easy sailing across the high seas

ATTRACTIONS ON THE SHIP Within reason, passengers can lend a hand with deck duties, observe the mechanics of navigation, climb the masts (at designated times and with a safety harness), Have a token try at handling the wheel when circumstances and calm weather permit. Each ship maintains an open-bridge policy, allowing passengers to wander up to the humble-looking navigation center at any hour of the day or night (you may have to ask to actually go into the chart room, though).

ATTRACTIONS AT PORTS Each ship allows (for an extra charge) the option of PADI-approved scuba diving. Certified divers will find all the equipment they'll need on board. There's also snorkeling (complimentary equipment is distributed at the start of the cruise) if someone wants to have an adventure. Water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, and banana-boat rides offered by the ship's watersports team in all ports.

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